Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oregon


Sir Knight Michael A. Kreger
Right Eminent Grand Commander 2026-2027
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Grand Commandery Officers
- Sir Knight Michael A. Kreger, Grand Commander
- Sir Knight David Fuller, Deputy Grand Commander
- Sir Knight J. Connall Bell, Grand Generalissimo
- Sir Knight Richard “Rick” Hammel, Grand Captain General
- Sir Knight John Ridenour, Grand Treasurer
- Sir Knight Michael D. Sullivan, Grand Recorder
- Sir Knight Fritz Thomas III, Grand Senior Warden
- Sir Knight Kristopher Torrey, Grand Junior Warden
- Sir Knight Charles Cornell, Grand Prelate
- Sir Knight Brian Kaufman, Grand Standard Bearer
- Sir Knight Henry “Hank” Stockoff PGC, Grand Sword Bearer
- Sir Knight Robert Baugh, Grand Warder
- Sir Knight Cary Pugh, Grand Sentinel
- Sir Knight Steve Gatton, Grand Musician
- Sir Knight Ryan T. Winters PGC, Grand Inspector General
Grand District Supervisors
- District 1 – Sir Knight Ted Johnson (Oregon #1, Washington #15, Columbia #26)
- District 2 – Sir Knight Robert Baugh (Ivanhoe #2, Temple #3, DeMolay #5)
- District 3 – Sir Knight D. Mike Adams (Malta #4)
- District 4 – Sir Knight Cary Pugh (Pacific #10)
- District 5 – Sirk Knight Lowell Knopp (Eastern Oregon #6, Baker #9)
Living Past Grand Commanders
- 1990-91 John S. Harvey
- 1995-96 Clifford L. Culley
- 2004-05 Gene Wright, Sr
- 2005-06 Steven L. Gatton
- 2010-11 Milton S. Roberts
- 2013-14 Richard Surroz
- 2014-15 John P. Ridenour
- 2015-16 Paul A. Gehrman, Jr.
- 2016-17 Robert E Worthington
- 2018-19 Henry G. Stockhoff
- 2019-21 Ralph G Winters
- 2021-22 Grant Sharp
- 2022-23 Ryan T. Winters
- 2023-24 Dale E. Imbleau
- 2024-25 Kenneth L. Briggs
- 2025-2026 Santino “Sam” Lupini
Local Commanderies
- Oregon Commandery #1 – 1525 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR – Meets 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM Dark in December.
- Ivanhoe Commandery #2 33322 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove OR – Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM
- Temple Commandery #3 306 Madison Street, Corvallis, OR – Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM Except 1st Monday in November and December at 7:30 PM. Dark in July and August
- Malta Commandery #4 975 N. Phoenix Rd, Medford OR – Meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM
- DeMolay Commandery #5 4090 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR – Meets 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 PM Dark in July and August
- Eastern Oregon Commandery #6 125 W Center Street, Union, OR – Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM Dark in July and August
- Baker Commandery #9 – Boulevard Grange 3890 Highway 201, Ontario, OR – Meets 4th Wednesday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7:00 PM, except in December meets 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM
- Pacific Commandery #10 – 626 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, OR – Stated Conclave meets 1st Monday at 7:00pm even months, February, April, June, August, October and December.
- Washington Commandery #15 – 3612 SE 52nd Avenue, Portland, OR – Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM
- Columbia Commandery #26 – Third Saturday of each month at 11:00am. The January, May, and August Stated Convocations shall be held a the Rainier Masonic Lodge, Located at 22 East “C” Street in Rainier. The February, June and November Stated Convocations shall be held at the Columbia County Shrine Center, located at 315 North 18th St. In St. Helens. The April, July, and September Stated Convocations shall be held at the Tillamook Masonic Lodge, located at 1904 1/2 Second Street in Tillamook. Dark March, October and December.
Grand Commandery Commitees
- Jurisprudence – Ryan Winters PGC, Chair, Paul Gehrman Jr PGC, Dale Imbleau PGC, Gavin Reid, Santino “Sam” Lupinin PGC
- Finance – David Fuller, Chair, J. Connall Bell, Rick Hammel, Fritz Thomas III, Ryan Winters PGC
- Grievances and Appeals – J. Connall Bell, Chair, John P. Ridenour PGC, Paul Gehrman PGC, Ryan Winters PGC, Rick Hammel
- Educational Foundation – Steve Gatton PGC, Chair, J. Connell Bell, Rick Hammel, Kenneth Briggs PGC, Kristopher Torrey
- Triennial Conclave – Rick Hammel, Chair, Fritz Thomas III, Kristopher Torrey
- Grand Commander’s Address – John P. Ridenour PGC, Chair, Dale Imbleau PGC, Henry “Hank” Stockoff PGC
- Holy Land Pilgrimage – Grant Sharp PGC, District Supervisors
- Knights Templar Magazine – Unassigned
- Necrology – Charles Cornell, Chair, Ryan Winters PGC, Cary Pugh
- Charters and Dispensations – David Fuller, Chair, Ralph Winters PGC, Grant Sharp PGC
- Place of Next Conclave – David Fuller, Fritz Thomas III, Ryan Winters PGC
- Credentials – Dale Imbleau PGC, Chair, Kenneth Briggs PGC, Richard Surroz PGC
- Distinguished Guests – Past Grand Commanders
- Knights Templar Eye Foundation – Rick Hammel, Chair, J. Connall Bell, District Supervisors
- Grand Commander’s Charity (PAVE Paws Assisting Veterans) – Kristopher Torrey & Gunner, Co-Chairs, J. Connall Bell, Rick Hammel, District Supervisors
- Patriotic and Civil Activities – Unassigned
- Membership – Unassigned
- Arrangements – J. Connall Bell, Chair, Rick Hammel, Fritz Thomas III
- Technology – Unassigned
- Tactics – Richard Maris, Chair, Ralph Winters PGC, John Ridenour PGC, Kristopher Torrey, D. Mike Adams