Brotherhood

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Christopher Burns

Bio: I am a Past Master of Sarasota Lodge No. 147 (2023). I am past President of the Master Mason Association of the 23rd Masonic District (2023). Past President of the Sarasota Scottish Rite Club (2023), Past District 23 Committeeman for Public Relations & Publicity (2023, 2021, 2020, 2019), Creator […]

Charles M. Harper Sr.

Bio: Charles Harper is currently a history educator, teaching AP Human Geography, US Government, and Economics for Dallas ISD.  Before returning to the classroom as an educator, Charles worked in the state government space as a Learning and Development Manager, an HR manager, a DEI Manager, and other similar roles that […]

Jeff Scott Bennett

Bio: Focus of Work: Companion Bennett has a zeal for Masonic Symbolism and its interpretation.  His fascination on creating excitement for all things esoteric and ritualistic manifests in his fervor to provide education and engaging discussions about the symbols, degrees, and lessons that begin in the quarries of Ancient Craft Freemasonry […]

Shamus Driver, Ph.D.

Bio: Shamus Driver, MBA, Ph.D. is a scientist by trade and a masonic educator by passion. Since being raised, he has given Masonic Education presentations around Indiana and in other states. Shamus has a background in scientific and active teaching, and his presentations tend towards being conversational, humorous, and engaging. He […]

Michael Samu

Bio: Michael Samu was born and raised in Joshua Tree, California, and has been a Master Mason since 2018. He works in healthcare as a phlebotomist but also provides tarot readings, writes articles on the occult and esoteric for PRS Journal (publication of the Philosophical Research Society created by Manly […]

James A. Buckhorn

Bio: James A. Buckhorn is a very active Freemason located on the northern side of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a member and Past Master of Pentalpha No. 564, an observant lodge in Indianapolis, IN. He is also a founding member and the Junior Warden of Lodge of St. Andrew #775, […]

Randy Sanders

Bio: Randy and his wife Elyana live near St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Randy earned a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry, and he works in telecom IT management. He volunteers as a professional and personal mentor, NRA certified Chief Range Safety Officer and enjoys competitive tactical pistol, […]

Chris Ruli

Bio: Chris Ruli is a Washington, DC-based writer and researcher on American Freemasonry. His work focuses on the early development of Freemasonry in Washington, D.C. and the fraternity\’s interactions with the Presidents of the United States. He is a former Grand Historian and Librarian of the Grand Lodge of the […]

Gary Wiener

Bio: Gary Wiener is a fifth-generation Master Mason whose Masonic lineage traces back to 1859. His great-grandfather Eli Wiener was Past Master of Lufkin Lodge No. 669; his grandfather, Ill. Samson Wiener, 33°, was a longtime Director of the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas; and his father Thomas […]

Wes Latchford

Bio: Bro. Wes Latchford is a Risk Management Expert at Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA, where he assists Navy and Marine Corps commands in managing risks, making data-driven decisions, setting and achieving objectives, and improving performance. A retired “Navy Mustang,” he served as both a Naval Intelligence Officer and […]