Ryan Brown - Bloomingdale Chapter
State Master Councilor
Bio:
My name is Ryan Brown and I am honored to serve as your 2022-2023 Illinois DeMolay State Master Councilor. I have served you all the past couple of years as State Scribe in 2019-2020, State Senior Councilor in 2020-2021, and Deputy State Master Councilor for 2021-2022. Growing up in DeMolay has been a privilege and an honor, I am extremely proud to be able to continue to serve this jurisdiction to make sure every Active DeMolay can enjoy our Order. I was initiated on August 22nd, 2015, and was later installed as Master Councilor of Bloomingdale Chapter on August 25th, 2019. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, working on cars and watching TV with my family. I look forward to seeing you all throughout my travels this year!

If you need anything please feel free to contact me at r.brown@ildemolay.org


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Kara Mercer:
State Sweetheart
Bio:
Hey guys! My name is Kara Mercer I’m 20 years old, I’m from Fides Chapter and I am your current State Sweetheart! I am known for my crazy colored hair and I absolutely wouldn’t want it any other way. I love to bake cakes and cookies and I am a horror movie fanatic. My goal for DeMolay is to focus on membership within not only the Sorority/Sweetheart program but also for the boys as well. I also want to help bring energy and excitement for Illinois DeMolay again! I’m so excited for this year and I hope you all are as well!

If you need anything feel free to contact me at: k.mercer@ildemolay.org
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Jay Sanders: Alton 
Deputy State Master Councilor
Bio: 
Hi, my name is Jay Sanders and I am privileged to serve as your Deputy State Master Councilor for Illinois DeMolay. I am from Alton chapter, and I have been a DeMolay for 7 years. I am currently going to school for computer science, and love music. I look forward to helping Illinois DeMolay the best I can!

​If you need anything please feel free to contact me at j.sanders@ildemolay.org

Dean Papadogianis: Brian A. Schrader
​State Senior Councilor
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If you need anything feel free to contact me at: d.papadogianis@ildemolay.org   

Oliver Kogut: Bloomingdale Chapter
​State Junior Councilor
Bio:
Hi everyone! My name is Oliver Kogut and I will be serving as your 2022- 2023 State Junior Councilor. I joined DeMolay in February of 2016 and I've been a dedicated member ever since! During my time in DeMolay, I have earned my PMC-MSA and have been elevated to be a Chevalier in 2021. When I am not attending DeMolay functions, I like to hang out with buddies, play video games, and go to the gym! I look forward to continue serving you guys as your State Junior Councilor, and aim to improve my year from my first year as State Marshal.
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If you need anything, feel free to contact me at o.kogut@ildemolay.org

Alexander Valadez: Bloomingdale Chapter
​State Scribe
Bio:
​Hey guys! I’m Alex Valadez your State Scribe! I joined DeMolay in June of 2018 and I've loved the organization ever since! I have big plans for this year and hope too see all of you at state events and chapter events!


If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: a.valadez@ildemolay.org

Ben Mayberry: A.D. Manners Chapter
State Senior Deacon
Bio:

I’m Benjamin Mayberry. I’m 17 and have been a member of AD Manners for 5 years. My hobbies include playing videogames and reading. I plan on expanding membership as much as possible and making sure our current members have the best DeMolay experience.
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If you need anything feel free to contact me at: b.mayberry@ildemolay.org

J.T. Kitterman: Templar Chapter
State Chaplain
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If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: j.kitterman@ildemolay.org

Brett Utley: Fides Chapter
State Marshal
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If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: b.utley@ildemolay.org

Connor Pargin: Highlander Chapter
State Senior Steward
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If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: c.pargin@ildemolay.orgc.pargin@ildemolay.org