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 |
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 |
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 Bio: 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. 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. If you need anything feel free to contact me at: b.mayberry@ildemolay.org |
J.T. Kitterman: Templar Chapter
State Chaplain Bio: If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: j.kitterman@ildemolay.org |
Brett Utley: Fides Chapter
State Marshal Bio: If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: b.utley@ildemolay.org |
Connor Pargin: Highlander Chapter
State Senior Steward Bio: If you need anything, feel free to contact me at: c.pargin@ildemolay.orgc.pargin@ildemolay.org |