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Since joining he has jumped in with both feet and learned to explore the opportunities Masonry offers and
discover the possibilities a Lodge can do to better its members. Jim served as Worshipful Master in 2003
and Secretary from 2005 to 2010. He also holds membership in Verity Lodge No. 59, LuzViMinda Lodge
No. 317, Western Cascade Lodge No. 61 (Honorary), and Grand Mound Historic Lodge No. 3. He also
holds and honorary membership with Aurora Lodge No. 15 in the Grand Lodge of Alaska. Jim received
of the Grand Masters Achievement Award in 2002, and achieved the Certificate of Ritual Proficiency in
2007 which he has consistently renewed.

Jim’s first opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge came in 1999 as a member of a Special Task Force on
Long Range Planning. The story goes, “let’s see what this kid is all about.” Since then the Grand Lodge
Leadership has honored Jim with several appointments: Long Range Planning Team (2001 – 2004),
Commission on Grand Lodge Reorganization (2003 – 2005), Long Range Planning Tiger Team (2004),
Wardens Conference Leadership Team (2003 – 2009), Grand Representative to New York (2003 –
present), Deputy of the Grand Master in District #13 (2004
– 2006), Leadership Training Committee, Co-Chairman (2006 – 2008), Arrangements Committee (2007 –
2009); Chairman, 2009 – 2011), Grand Lecturer (2008-2009), Long Range Planning, Chairman (2009 –
2010), Grand Marshal (2010 – 2011), and the Special Task Force on Planned Giving, Chairman (2011 –
2013).

While serving as Chairman of the Special Task Force on Planned Giving, Jim drew on his experience as
a registered investment advisor. In collaboration with others who shared his passion, Jim began to blend
investment education and retirement planning with ongoing and lifelong support of Freemasonry in
Washington which resulted in a transformation that would push the Craft further in fulfilling its intention
of doing good unto all. In 2012, at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication of Free and Accepted Masons
of Washington, Washington Masonic Charities was born. Since then it has blossomed and now invests in
youth and education, provides comfort and support for seniors and those in need, and to preserve and share
the Masonic heritage of Washington State. Washington Masonic Charities is the 501 (c)3 incorporating
and overseeing all of the charitable activities of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington Free and
Accepted Masons.

Outside of the Blue Lodge, Jim is a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Tacoma. He enjoys the
educational opportunities afforded by the Scottish Rite, participating in the Master Craftsman program. In
2013, he was designated as a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. Jim is also a member of the York
Rite bodies, having taken his degrees during his tenure as Grand Master.

Jim was elected Junior Grand Warden in Spokane in June 2013, and regularly progressed up the elected
line until his installation into the Oriental Chair on June 11, 2016. An active user of social media, he started
an online blog and maintained a Facebook page that detailed the experiences he had traveling around the
state and his thoughts on how to improve one’s own life through Masonic teachings. It was inspirational to
many Masons within the state. The blog culminated with his year as Grand Master, but he can still be
followed on Facebook.

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