Welcome to our New Hires at Scottish Rite

STAFFING UPDATE

Jeff Kitsmiller Jr.

Jeff Kitsmiller Jr. - Director of Information Systems

Brother Jeff Kitsmiller Jr., 32˚, was brought on April 1 as Director of Information Systems. Jeff oversees our member management system as well as software engineering and licensing. Prior to taking on his current role, Jeff was a web development consultant for 12 years, director of product development for XML Team Solutions, and a founding partner for an information technology firm. Jeff completed his Bachelor of Arts in Communications at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Brennan Parken

Brennan Parken - Associate Director of Membership

Brother Brennan Parken serves as our Associate Director of Membership where his primary focus is to keep up the positive momentum built around the member experience. Brennan formerly served as field representative for Oklahoma DeMolay, overseeing membership growth for one of the largest jurisdictions in DeMolay International. He has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Management Information Systems and Nonprofit Management from the University of Oklahoma.

Mason Sellars

Mason Sellars - Executive Assistant to SGC

Effective April 1, Brother Mason Sellars was brought on as the Executive Assistant to Sovereign Grand Commander Glattly. Mason may seem familiar as he was a summer intern for our Charities Department last year! Mason formerly served as International Congress Secretary for DeMolay and is currently studying business.

Marcus Abbott - Executive Producer and Set Design Manager

Marcus Abbott

Brother Marcus Abbott, 32˚, joined Supreme Council staff as Executive Producer and Set Design Manager in the Support Services department this year, extending our Scottish Rite video degree offerings. Marcus’ long association with the Scottish Rite began at the 1998 Supreme Council Annual Session. In 2000 he became the Session Designer and Production Manager, and in 2019 the Executive Producer and Production Designer. Marcus has been working in professional theatre, film, and music for over 40 years, designing sets and lighting across the U.S., including being Production Designer for the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Kansas City, Missouri since its inception in 1992.

Jocelyn Wallace

Jocelyn Wallace - Grant Writer and Scottish Rite Charities Coordinator

Jocelyn K. Wallace, hired at the beginning of 2020, serves as Grant Writer and Coordinator for our Scottish Rite Charities department. She has been working extensively with local Children’s Dyslexia Centers to increase their grants capacity. Jocelyn comes to us with multiple years of experience at nonprofits, most recently working as a grant writer for The Language Conservatory, securing large grants supporting the preservation of indigenous languages. Jocelyn earned her bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management from Indiana University Bloomington.

Walt Wheeler

Walt Wheeler - Director of Charities

Bro. Walter F. Wheeler, 33°, effective July 1, 2020, serves as the new Director of Charities replacing Michael C. Russell, 32° who has been promoted to Executive Director. Walt will oversee the daily operations of the Charities Department, continue and implement new fundraising programs, and work with all teams on fundraising, planned giving, and overall development. Brother Wheeler is a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, an Active member of our Supreme Council, and Deputy for the State of Michigan. In addition to his volunteer Masonic responsibilities, Walt has served as the Executive Director for the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation for the past 10 years.