INTERNATIONAL
Leadership
Youth Leaders
International DeMolay Congress
The DeMolay Congress is the Senate-style body where two voting delegates represent each DeMolay Jurisdiction. The delegates meet once a year and elect an International Master Councilor and an International Congress Secretary, who lead and serve as the heads of the body for a time span of one year.
International Master Councilor
Ryan Brown of Illinois was installed as the 57th International Master Councilor in Cincinnati, OH on June 24th, 2023.
Biography soon to come.

Ryan W. Brown
International Master Councilor
International Congress Secretry
River Peatman of British Columbia was installed as the 57th International Congress Secretary in Cincinnati, OH on June 24th, 2023.
Biography soon to come.

River R. Peatman
International Congress Secretary
Adult Leaders
International SUPREME COUNCIL
Grand Master
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.

Terry Peters, GC
Grand Master
Grand Senior Councilor
Jeffery A. Brunson of Washington was installed as Grand Senior Councilor of DeMolay International in Cincinnati, OH on June 24th, 2023.
Biography soon to come.

Jeffery A. Brunson, GC
Grand Senior Councilor
Grand Junior Councilor
Bill Gordon of Arizona was installed as Grand Junior Councilor of DeMolay International in Cincinnati, OH on June 24th, 2023.
Biography soon to come.

Bill Gordon
Grand Junior Councilor
Grand Treasurer
Gregory A. Chiles of Indiana was installed as Grand Treasurer of DeMolay International in Dallas, TX on June 19th, 2021.
Dad Chiles received the degrees of DeMolay in December 1972 in Beech Grove Chapter. He served as Master Councilor in 1976 while a Senior at Warren Central High School. His DeMolay Honors include Blue Honor Key, Representative DeMolay, Chevalier, Legion of Honor and Cross of Honor. He served Indiana DeMolay as State Master Councilor in 1978-1979. Dad Chiles was appointed as Executive Officer for Indiana in November, 2003 and was elected an Active Member of the Supreme Council at the 85th Anniversary in 2004. Dad Chiles retired as Executive Officer in June, 2018. Prior to assuming the role of Executive Officer, Dad Chiles served as Conclave Director for Indiana DeMolay for 10 years. He has served two consecutive terms on the Board of Directors of DeMolay International as the Region IV Representative and was Chairman of the Executive Officers Conference in 2009. He was elected Grand Master on June 23, 2012. Dad Chiles has served as Chairman of the Budget & Finance Committee since 2014. He was elected Grand Treasurer on June 29, 2019.
Dad Chiles is a Charter Member of Frank S. Land Lodge in Indianapolis where he served as Worshipful Master in 1988 and 1998. He is a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, where he served as Most Wise Master from 2006-2008. In August 2006 Dad Chiles received his 33rd Degree in Chicago. He is a member of the York Rite Bodies of Noblesville and a member of the Murat Shrine Indianapolis. He is a Past Patron of Cicero Chapter, OES.
A graduate from Butler University, Dad Chiles has a degree in Business Management and is an avid Bulldog Basketball fan. In 1990, Dad Chiles passed his CPA exam. He has been the Business Manager for St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church May, 2003.
Greg and his wife Dawn live in Carmel and have one grown daughter, Allison. When not at work or a DeMolay event, Dad Chiles enjoys jogging and officiating basketball and softball games. A licensed Indiana High School official, Dad Chiles works school games, as well as, travel ball.

Gregory A. Chiles, PGM GC
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
Steve Crane was born in San Diego, California where his family farm in the Alpine California area. Steve Crane moved to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1981 and joined Lakeside Lodge #42. He served as Master of the Lodge in 1993, 1994, and 1995. He was appointed District Deputy in 1994 and then appointed to the progressive Grand Lodge line in 1996. He continued through Idaho’s long progressive line until his employer moved him into the global headquarters in Topeka, Kansas in 2002. Steve Crane retired as the manager of competitive intelligence from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate Palmolive after 30 years in March of 2011.
Having received his Masters in Organizational Administrative Management from the University of Phoenix, he taught as an adjunct professor at Baker University, the oldest university in Kansas, which was established in 1858. He taught Organizational Management and International Marketing in Baker’s MBA program for 8 years.
While his daughters were involved in Job’s Daughters in Sandpoint, Idaho, his son clearly would not be eligible. Consequently, Steve Crane started a DeMolay Chapter in Sandpoint and served as Chapter Dad, Chapter Chairman, and finally regional Executive Officer for Idaho before being transferred to Kansas in 2002. In 2003 he was appointed Executive Officer of Kansas. While serving Kansas he attained positive growth each year.
Steve Crane served on various committees for DeMolay International, and served as President of the DeMolay Foundation until his election as Junior Grand Councilor in 2013. Steve served as WM of Topeka Lodge #17 in 2011. He is currently a member of Lakeside Lodge #42, Sandpoint Idaho, Bannack Lodge 3-7-77 in Bannack Montana, Topeka Lodge #17 Topeka Kansas. He received his honorary 33rd as a member of the Coeur D’Alene Idaho Valley of Scottish Rite, member of Arab Shrine in Topeka Kansas, Calam Shrine in Lewiston Idaho, and Ankara Grotto in Kansas City Kansas. Steve currently serves as Chairman of Foreign Relations for the Grand Lodge of Kansas.
Steve Crane has three daughters, one son, two step daughters, 12 grand daughters and 4 grand sons who are scattered from San Diego to Quebec. He lives with his best friend and wife Dr. Marilyn Colgan in Clinton Kansas where they raise beef cattle, corn and soybeans on the family farm.

Steven E. Crane, PGM GC
Grand Secretary
Board of Directors
DeMolay International
The Board of Directors transacts all business of DeMolay International and is composed of 19 positions specifically defined in the By-laws. The Board of Directors shall meet during the last three months of the calendar year at a time and place selected by the Grand Master, though traditionally, the Board of Directors meets quarterly to provide executive leadership and guidance for the organization. All actions of the Board of Directors must be ratified by the International Supreme Council, the governing body of DeMolay International.
The following slate of officers and directors were unanimously elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the current term:
* Denotes non-voting members. ** Denotes non-voting employee that has a direct report to the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of the following: one Class 1 member as a representative from each of the DeMolay regions; and the Grand Master, Grand Senior Councilor, Grand Junior Councilor, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, a representative selected from the Executive Officers’ Conference, and two Class 6 members of DeMolay International. The Chairman of the Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee, the Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee and the General Counsel shall be members without a vote.
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