WB Joe Carpenter

Worshipful Brother Joseph Carpenter was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Palestine Lodge #158 on April 7th, 2016. He served as Worshipful Master of Palestine #158 from 2022-2023.

Worshipful Brother Carpenter has served in various District Associations roles: Vice-Vice President 2021-2022, Vice President 2022-2023, & President 2023-2024. He is active in Chapter – Marysville #99 and Council – S.S. Jewell #89.

Worshipful Brother Carpenter is an automotive technician by trade. He is divorced with one daughter, Porsche Carpenter. He enjoys Drag Racing, Playing video games, and building with Legos in his free time.

When asked “Why did you join Freemasonry?” he responded: I have a family history of Masonry. His favorite quote is:

“Take everything you like, seriously, except yourselves.” – Bro Rudyard Kipling


WB Dustin W. Davis

Worshipful Brother Dustin W. Davis was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Chester Lodge #238 on April 5th, 2014. He served as Worshipful Master of Chester #238 from 2019-2020 and LEO for the 2020-2022 years. He is an endowed member of Chester #238.

WB Davis is a member of the following appendant bodies: Marion Chapter #62, Marion Council #22, Marion Commandery #36, Hi-Point #120 Allied Masonic Degrees, and Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus.

WB Davis is a Maintenance Manager by trade but he also enjoys working on the family farm. He is married to his wife Cheyenne and together they have four children: Dawson, Duke, Dallas, & Savannah. He enjoys going to sporting events and watching his children play sports.

When asked “Why did you join Freemasonry?” he responded: “My grandfather was a Mason and someone that I looked up to my whole life. So when I thought of Freemasonry, I instinctively thought of him and I wanted to surround myself with other men that I could look up to the way I did him”

“Take your time, don’t rush, and enjoy the journey. We all to often push our way through towards the destination that we miss out on the sights, sounds, and most importantly, the people that are along our path”

Past District Education Officers

NameYearPrimary Lodge
Joshua Reams2023-2025Palestine
Russel White2022-2024Palestine
Scott Zweizinski2019-2022East Liberty
Don Broadwater2018-2021Oliver
Charles Boudrow2015-2019East Liberty
Ralph “Ed” Brown2015-2018Chesterville
Matthew K. Pollock2012-2015Marion
Michael I. Dodds2012-2015Boggs
Frank Egelsky III2009-2012
Orville V. Tussing2009-2012
Stephan L. Markley2001-2003Oliver
David Glen Balderson2000-2002
John Jacob Crabbe1998-2001
Charles Nickels1997-2000
Arthur L. Rueber1995-1998
Paul C. Robinson, Jr. 1994-1997Oliver
Ricky L Sigrist1992-1995
Theodore W. Reynolds1991-1994
Michael D. Kundrat1989-1992
Raymond R. Kidwell1989-1991
Glen R. Sidders1986-1989
John W. Scharer1985-1988
John R. Wier1985-1986
Robert J. Wentz1983-1985
Harold A. Dean1982-1985
Donald E. Egger1982-1983
Paul G. Hinkle, Jr.1976-1982
Don Eugene Lytle1976-1982
John D. Peterson1974-1976
Ernest Paul Yocum1971-1976
Robert Anderson1971-1974
Paul Jackson1969-1971
Robert J. Wentz1968-1969
Robert W. Anderson1966-1968
Calvin McClintock1965-1966
Calvin H. Topliff1963-1965