Trustees

Brian Richard Dodson, President

Missouri City, TX

Past Grand Master of Texas serving in 2006 33 degree honorary in the Southern Jurisdiction, serving as the Personal Representative of the SGIG in Houston Grand Governor of Texas for the York Grand Sovereign College of North America Grand Viceroy of the United Grand Imperial Council of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine for the United States and its Jurisdictions President of the Texas Masonic Youth Foundation.

Richard Lynn, Treasurer (Past President)

Jacksonville, FL

M∴W∴ Richard E. Lynn was born is Coral Gables, Florida. He was the youngest of three children, which included a brother and sister.

M∴W∴ Lynn received his formal education in South Florida. Upon completion of his studies, he immediately joined Catering by David Lynn, a family business, which was started by his parents. Through the years, his hard work earned him the respect of his family, and the Presidency of the Company. In addition to maintaining the honor and integrity upon which the business was built, M∴W∴ Lynn’s company had been successful in achieving the recognition as one of the finest and most prestigious catering companies in Florida.

M∴W∴ Lynn’s Masonic career started with his initiation into Biscayne Bay Lodge No. 124 on September 25, 1973. His love for the Fraternity grew very rapidly and before reaching the 3rd Degree, he was already teaching catechism to the brethren of his Lodge. On January 4, 1974, he was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. M∴W∴ Lynn started though the chairs as Tyler, progressing on through to the elected positions, and finally was installed Worshipful Master of the Lodge in January, 1982. Once again called to service in 1995 to serve as Master. In 1984, M∴W∴ Lynn was appointed the District Deputy Grand Master of the 29th Masonic District. After his term, and until the present, he has diligently served the Fraternity well in various positions ranging from the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home to the Corporate Board of Directors for Grand Lodge. Chairman Masonic Jurisprudence 1995-1996, 2004-2008

M∴W∴ Lynn is a member of the Memorial Lodge No. 29, the Scottish and York Rites, Everglade Chapter No. 149, York Rite College, Mahi Shrine, Potentate 1999, Shrine International Development Committee 2024. MI-AM-I Grotto, Biscayne Bay Chapter O.E.S. Patron 1979 and 1982 as well as other Masonic organizations and youth groups. Additionally, he proudly holds various honors which he has received, including the York Rite Red Cross, the Scottish Rite 33 Degree Inspector Honorary, and Representative to the Grand Lodge of Oregon in Florida. M∴W∴ Lynn served as Executive Officer for Florida DeMolay from 2004-2009. President of the DeMolay International Foundation, President 2024. He also served as President of the Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America in 2024.Served on the Masonic Renewal Committee for 30 plus years.

M∴W∴ Lynn’s success has been paralleled by his civic accomplishments in the community. Recognitions include the Florida Civil Air Patrol Wing Service Award, Knights of the Pythias Man of the Year, the University of Miami Young Alumni Outstanding Service Award, and being named as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America. His various club organizations include the University of Miami Hurricane Club, Golden Cane, Coral Gables Jaycees, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors of the Easter Seal Society of Dade County and Past President of Business Inc. of Miami. Dade County Youth and Family Services Board of Advisers 1982-1984. El-Beth-El Church, Successful Role Model Honoree 2011

Stephen Doan, Trustee

Southern California

R. Stephen Doan is a Past Jurisdiction Master Councilor of Southern California DeMolay and an Active Member of the DeMolay Supreme Council. He served as Grand Master of Masons in California in 1992 – 1993. He served as Grand Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine and is its current Grand Recorder. In the community, Steve served as the Chairman of the Board of the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles for thirty years and the President or Board Chair of the Youth Fund of Southern California since 1988. Steve received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA in 1971, graduating summa cum laude, with highest department honors. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the UCLA School of Law in 1974.

Gary Lukovich, Secretary

Illinois

Gary Lukovich is the Secretary of the Midwest region for the non-profit MedSend and is also serving as the President and CEO of Christian Matthew and Associates following his early retirement from the role of Corporate Vice President at State Farm Insurance.

Gary is a Lay & Eucharistic Minister and Standing Committee of the Diocese of the Episcopal Church.

Gary and his wife Susan are proud parents of three married daughters and grandparents to four wonderful grandchildren.

In the realm of DeMolay, Gary served as the 4th International Master Councilor, Past State Master Councilor of Michigan, and Past Master of Wolverine Lodge #484. He has also served as the State Dad Advisor of Michigan and, alongside his wife Susan, as Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and as a member of the Rainbow Advisory Board.

In May of 2024, Grand Master Terry Peters and Jeff Brunson appointed Gary as the first President of the DeMolay Worldwide Alumni & Friends Association and in June 2024 elected as a Deputy of the International Supreme Council.

Gary has been recognized with numerous honors, including a Letter of Commendation from the International Supreme Council for attempting to save a human life, the Legion of Honor, Chevalier, Blue Honor Key, and being named Michigan’s Outstanding DeMolay.

Bart Henderson

Texas

Member of:

• Woodland Lodge #1157, Houston (Raised: July 31, 1986);
• Bellaire Lodge #1336, Houston;
• DeMolay Lodge #199, San Antonio;
• Temple Lodge #4, Houston;
• Conroe Lodge #748, Conroe;
• Park Place Lodge #1172, Houston;
• Ponca Lodge #83, Ponca City, OK.

Current Office:

Past Master, Endowed Member – Bellaire Lodge #1336, Houston (1999-2000); Past Master - DeMolay Lodge #199, San Antonio

Honors: Golden Trowel, Bellaire Lodge #1336, Houston (2018)

• Member, Reagan Chapter #203, Texas DeMolay, DeMolay International (1973-1978);
• Executive Officers Staff, Director of Conclave, Texas DeMolay (1997-2013) (2018-2024);
• Past Dean, Houston Preceptory, DeMolay Legion of Honor (1996);
• State Dean, State Preceptory, Texas DeMolay, Legion of Honor (2024-present);
• Past Commander, Gulf Coast Court of Chevaliers, Texas DeMolay (2000);
• Past Grand Commander, Texas State Court of Chevaliers, Texas DeMolay (2002-2003);
• Active Member, Supreme Council, DeMolay International (2006-present);
• Chairman, Youth Protection Committee, DeMolay International (2010-2013);
• Chairman, Membership Committee, DeMolay International, (2003-2005);
• Member, Reagan Chapter #203, Texas DeMolay, DeMolay International (1973-1978);
• Executive Officers Staff, Director of Conclave, Texas DeMolay (1997-2013) (2018-2024);
• Past Dean, Houston Preceptory, DeMolay Legion of Honor (1996);
• State Dean, State Preceptory, Texas DeMolay, Legion of Honor (2024-present);
• Past Commander, Gulf Coast Court of Chevaliers, Texas DeMolay (2000);
• Past Grand Commander, Texas State Court of Chevaliers, Texas DeMolay (2002-2003);

Michael Stuhr

NE

Division General Manager, Rural/Metro Corporation, Director of Transportation - Immanuel, Youth Director - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Verger - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Executive Officer - Nebraska DeMolay

• Grand Island Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Grand Island NE 1972
• Executive Officer - Nebraska DeMolay 1992 - 1998 and 2006-2014
• DeMolay International - Board of Directors, Total of 10 years
• Craftsman Lodge #314, Lincoln NE -- Initiated & Passed 1975, Raised 1976 -- demitted to Mizpah Lodge #302, Omaha NE
• Worshipful Master - Mizpah Lodge #302, 2018
• Hastings Scottish Rite - Hastings NE 1984 -- Transferred to Valley of Omaha
• Tehama Temple AAONMS - Hastings NE 1984 -- Transferred to Tangier Temple, Omaha NE
• Omaha Chapter #1 RAM Approx. 1991
• Omaha Council #1 Approx 1991
• Knights Templar, Approx 1991
• Trinity Chapter #299, Omaha NE, Worthy Patron 2011