Terry L. Peters of Northern California & Hawaii was installed as Grand Master of DeMolay International in Cincinnati, OH on June 24th, 2023.

Terry Peters was initiated into San Jose Chapter in San Jose, California in February 1965 where he started a lifelong relationship with DeMolay.  San Jose Chapter has the distinction of being the first Chartered Chapter in California.  His family has been active in Freemasonry and the Masonic Family for several generations.  Terry’s father was instrumental in encouraging Terry to join DeMolay after learning about DeMolay at one of his Masonic Lodge’s stated meetings.

After Terry became a majority member of DeMolay, he became active again with DeMolay when his son was initiated into DeMolay several years later.  Terry instantly became active as the Pleasanton Chapter Advisor and soon after as the Pacific East Bay Division Advisor.  Later, Terry served the Jurisdiction in several capacities including Convention Director, Pacific Coast DeMolay Leadership Camp Advisor, Jurisdiction Advisor and the Assistant Executive Officer.  In 2017, he was appointed Executive Officer for Northern California and Hawaii. He also serves as a trustee on the DeMolay Foundation of California.   Terry has received several awards during his DeMolay journey including Cross of Honor, Chevalier, Legion of Honor, the Guild of the Leather Apron, and the Gordon McBride Membership Award.

Terry became a Member of the International Supreme Council (ISC) in 2001 and has served on several committees including Ritual, Nominations and Convention Planning.  He was appointed Chair Of Convention Planning where he served for five years until he was appointed Executive Officer in 2017.  Terry also served as a member of DeMolay International’s Board of Directors as a Region VIII Representative for two consecutive terms.  He is the recipient of DeMolay International’s Grand Cross.

Terry is a member and officer of Pleasanton Lodge #321, Free and Accepted Masons, where he is currently serving as the Senior Warden.  He is also a member of Aahmes Shrine in Livermore, San Francisco Scottish Rite Valley, a Past Patron, Semper Fidelis Chapter # 135, Order of Eastern Star, and an associate member of the San Francisco Chinese Acacia Club.

Terry is a graduate of San Jose State University in San Jose, CA with a degree in Business Human Resources.  He retired as an IT Senior Technical Director after 30+ years with AT&T.  He and his wife, Evonne, have two grown and married children, Andrea and Scott, and 4 Grandsons, Austin, Andrew, Mason and Colton.  Andrea is a Past Honored Queen of Job’s Daughters, a majority member of Rainbow for Girls, past Chapter and Division Sweetheart, and a member of Semper Fidelis Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.  Scott is a Past Master Councilor of Pleasanton Chapter, Pacific East Bay Division, and Northern California DeMolay Jurisdiction. Terry’s oldest Grandson, Austin, is a third generation DeMolay. Terry loves to travel, garden, and spend time with his family. Terry and Evonne are active members of Lynnewood United Methodist Church in Pleasanton.