Leadership

Leadership & Representatives Directory

Welcome to the official directory of the distinguished leaders who guide and inspire Al Koran Shriners. These dedicated individuals serve with purpose, vision, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. From the Elected and Appointed Divan to our Board Trustees, Ambassadors, and Corporate Representatives, each plays a pivotal role in shaping our path forward.

2026 Elected Divan

Brandon Gould
2026 Illustrious Potentate

James Barone
Chief Rabban

Michael Krake Jr.
Assistant Rabban

Jason Kita
High Priest & Prophet

Frank McEvoy
Oriental Guide

Tom Klecan P.P.
Recorder

Victor Allen
Treasurer

Michael Spisak P.P.
Assistant Recorder, Temple Attorney

Appointed Officers

Dominic Lucarelli
Captain of the Guard

Chris Modica
Outer Guard

Dave Stelmach
Marshal

Dave Jones
Chaplain

Shannon Konold
1st Ceremonial Master

Tyler Tevis
2nd Ceremonial Master + Potentate Aide

  • Illustrious Potentate: Brandon M. Gould
  • Chief Rabban: James J. Barone
  • Assistant Rabban: Michael J. Krake, Jr.
  • High Priest & Prophet: Jason J. Kita
  • Oriental Guide: Frank McEvoy
  • Recorder: Thomas Klecan, P.P.
  • Treasurer: Victor Allen

  • Assistant Recorder: Michael J. Spisak, P.P.
  • Captain of the Guard: Dominic Lucarelli
  • Outer Guard: Chris Modica
  • Chaplain: David Jones
  • Marshal: Dave Stelmach
  • Ceremonial Director: Al Paynter, P.P.
  • First Ceremonial Master: Shannon Konold
  • Second Ceremonial Master: Tyler Tevis
  • Potentate’s Aides: Michael Columbro, Tyler Tevis

  • Board of Trustees: Ron Murphy. P.P., Dan Andrews, Mike Miranda, James Cain, Jim Cain
  • Temple Attorney: Michael J. Spisak, P.P.

  • Emeriti Aides: Thom Sabados, John Gerow, Russ Arndt, Don Davis
  • Emeriti Ambassadors: William Baisden, Thomas L. Smith, Jim Henderson, Ralph “Bud” Lewis, Charles Erickson
  • Ambassador at Large: Jerry F. Gundrum Sr.
  • Emeriti Treasurers: John E. Conner, P.P., Jay Flack
  • Director Emeritus of Korvettes: Don Davis
  • Director Emeritus of Clowns: William “Bovy” Bovard
  • Shriner’s Children’s Erie Board of Governors Emeriti: George Roman III, Roger Neff, P.P.
  • Shriner’s Children’s Ohio Board of Governors Emeriti: Phil A. Welce, P.P., Alan D. York, P.P., Terry Hamilton, P.P.

  • Erie Board of Governors: Thomas R. Klecan, Jack Watson, Greg Anstrom, James Barone (Associate)
  • Ohio Board of Governors: C. Michael Davison (Associate)

  • Colorado Corporation Representatives: Phil A. Welce, P.P., Richard A. Metzler, P.P., Terry A. Hamilton, P.P., Thomas R. Klecan, P.P.
  • Iowa Corporation Representative: Terry A. Hamilton, P.P.

Living Past Potentates

(1990) DANIEL J. SNYDER

(1995 & 1999) MONTE THOMAS, SR.

(2002) PHILLIP WELCE

(2005) NORMAN A. PAYNTER

(2006) ALAN D. YORK

(2007) CHARLES L. MORSE

(2008) JOHN E. CONNER

(2009) RICHARD F. HORACEK

(2010) RICHARD A. METZLER

(2011 & 2023) TERRY HAMILTON

(2012) MIKE (MAC) McCARTHY

(2013) GORDON HASTLER

(2014 & 2018) THOMAS R. KLECAN

(2016 & 2017) ROGER E. NEFF

(2019) MARK BOLLINGER

(2020) RONN MURPHY

(2021) MICHAEL DAVISON

(2022) ROBERT K. CARLSON

(2024) BRUNELL LEWIS

(2025) MICHAEL J. SPISAK, SR.

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