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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Of
M⸫W⸫ Jim Mendoza

2016-2017

Authors
VW Jeffery Brunson
VW Zane McCune

Most Worshipful Brother Jim Mendoza is a caring friend and
dedicated brother to everyone he encounters. His passion for the
human spirit and a true belief in the inherent goodness of people is
just the beginning of the journey Jim has taken thus far in his life.

Born in Seattle, Washington on February 26, 1963, Jim is the son of
Nicasio (Jimmie) Mendoza and Victoria Albrecht-Reyes, and the
stepson of Willem Albrecht. Jim is the eldest of four brothers.

Jim graduated from Federal Way High School in 1981, and attended
the University of Washington from 1981 – 1983. Life takes many
turns and Jim found success in business and made a tough choice to
suspend his studies until he would complete his college education in
2008 with the University of Phoenix. Through his dedication to
continued learning, Jim holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Administration. Though he
did not graduate from the UW, Jim considers himself a Husky at heart and proudly flies the purple
& gold.

Brother Jim has been a proud member of the Order of DeMolay since June 8, 1977 when he was
initiated into Des Moines Chapter (now Rainier Chapter), and served as its Master Councilor in
1977. His Dad Advisor was M⸫W⸫ Carl Smith. Little did he know of the lifelong friendship that
was to follow. Throughout his DeMolay career Jim was known for his ritual excellence in each part
he learned, taking competition awards every year at the annual Statewide Conclave. Because of
this he was invited by all the Masonic Groups to perform the Flower Talk (ceremony dedicated to
Mothers), the Father’s Talk, and served as the Installing Officer for Chapters all around the state.
Jim ran for an Elected State Officer and was narrowly defeated giving him the opportunity for a
life lesson to be utilized down the road. Besides you never know what the future will bring, like
when he Installed a little-known kid as Master Councilor (co-author VW Jeffery Brunson), who a
few years later because the Executive Officer for DeMolay in Washington.

DeMolay International honored Jim with the Degree of Chevalier in 1987 and the Active Legion
of Honor in 2002. During his year as Grand Master of Masons, he was shocked and humbled to be