Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oregon
Most Illustrious Companion Fritz H. Thomas III
Illustrious Grand Master 2026-2027
Grand Council Officers
- Most Illustrious Companion Fritz H. Thomas III, Illustrious Grand Master
- Right Illustrious Companion Ryan T. Winters, Deputy Grand Master
- Right Illustrious Companion Robert W. Baugh Jr, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work
- Right Illustrious Companion John P. Ridneour, Grand Treasurer
- Right Illustrious Companion Michael D. Sullivan, Grand Recorder
- Illustrious Companion Santino “Sam” Lupini, Grand Captain of the Guard
- Illustrious Companion Richard “Rick” Hammel, Grand Conductor of the Council
- Illustrious Companion Peter Bock, Grand Marshal
- Illustrious Companion Cary Pugh, Grand Steward
- Illustrious Companion Carl “C.J.” Martin, Grand Orator
- Illustrious Companion Michael Kreger, Grand Chaplain
- Illustrious Companion Steve Gatton, Grand Musician
- Illustrious Companion Kris Torrey, Grand Sentinel
Grand Masters of the Arch
- Right Illustrious Companion Terry Pea, Master of Arch 1 (Columbia #19, Sunset #20)
- Right Illustrious Companion Terry Brown, Master of Arch 2 (Washington #3, Multnomah #11)
- Right Illustrious Companion Myles McMillan, Master of Arch 3 (Hodson #1, Centennial #24)
- Right Illustrious Companion Richard “Rick” Hammel, Master of Arch 4 (Oregon #2, Adoniram #9)
- Right Illustrious Companion Peter Bock, Master of Arch 5 (Hiram #7)
- Right Illustrious Companion Charles Cornell, Master of Arch 6 (Occidental #12)
- Right Illustrious Companion Arthur Borland, Master of Arch 7 (Table Rock #15, Rogue #23)
- Right Illustrious Companion Henry “Hank” Stockhoff, Master of Arch 8 (Union #5, Baker #16)
- Right Illustrious Companion Richard Surroz PIGM PGM, Master of Arch 9 and Superintendant of the Arches
Living Past Illustrious Grand Masters
- 1982 Dalvin L. Hollaway
- 1987 Herald Reid
- 1992 Dennis R. Dorsett
- 1993 John Scott Harvey
- 2004 Richard Harris
- 2005 Scott Cameron
- 2008 Milton “Sid” Roberts
- 2010 John P Ridenour
- 2012 Mark D. Barondes
- 2014 Richard E. Surroz
- 2015 Gavin B. Reid
- 2017 Paul A. Gehrman, Jr
- 2019-22 David D. Fuller
- 2022-23 Dale E. Imbleau
- 2023-2024 Eric Vickoren
- 2024-2025 Mark R. Reed
- 2025-2026 C. Allan White
Committees
- Arrangements – Robert Baugh, Chair, Ryan Winters, Charles Cornell
- Credentials – Santino “Sam” Lupinin, Chair, Gavin Reid, David Fuller
- Dispensations and Charters – Ryan Winters, Chair, Robert Baugh, Rick Hammel
- Finance – Ryan Winters, Chair, John Ridenour PIGM, Charles Cornell
- Illustrious Grand Master’s Message – Cary Pugh, Chair, Carl “C.J.” Martin, Ryan Winters
- Code Committee – Gavin Reid PIGM, Chair, Brian Kaufman, Peter Bock
- Memorials – Rick Hammel, Chair, Terry Brown, Brian Kaufman
- Necrology – Terry Brown, Chair, Rick Hammel, Brian Kaufman
- Time & Place – Fritz Thomas III, Chair, Ryan Winters, Robert Baugh
- Ritual – Grant Sharp, Chair, Peter Bock, Brian Kaufman, Jeffrey Day
- Jurisprudence, Appeals, & Grievances -Robert Baugh, Chair, John Ridenour PIGM, Kris Torrey
- Technology – Charles Cornell, Chair, Michael Sullivan, Kris Torrey
- Historical – Santino “Sam” Lupini, Chair, Carl “C.J.” Martin, Charles Cornell
Local Councils
Hodson Council #1 – 4090 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR – Meets 2nd Monday at 8:30 PM Dark in July and August
Oregon Council #2 – 306 SW Madison Ave. Corvallis, OR – Stated Assembly shall be held on the 2nd Thursday of the Month at 8:00pm. (After Chapter) By majority vote the Council may be dark in July/August or December/January
Washington Council #3 – 3612 SE 52nd Avenue, Portland, OR – Meets 1st Monday at 7:30 PM
Union Council #5 – 125 W Central St., Union OR 97883 – Meets 4th Tuesday 7:30 pm February, April, June, October, and 2nd Tuesday in December at 7:30 pm
Hiram Council #7 – Cottage Grove Masonic Ctr, 33322 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 – Meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Dark July and August unless voted otherwise.
Adoniram Council #9 – 431 West 1st Avenue, Albany, OR – Meets 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM Dark in July and August
Multnomah Council #11 – 1525 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR – Meets 3rd Wednesday in Jan., March, May, Sept., and Nov. at 7:00 pm
Occidental Council #12 – 626 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, OR – Meets 1st Monday after Chapter January, March, May, July, and November, except September meets on 3rd Mon after Chapter
Table Rock Council #15 – 975 N. Phoenix Rd. Medford, OR 97504 – Meets 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM in even months.
Baker Council #16 – 140 SW 2nd, Ontario, OR – Meets 4th Wednesday at 7:00 pm, February, April, June, August, October and 3rd Tue in December at 7:00 pm
Columbia Council #19 – Third Saturday of each month at 10:00am. 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.
Sunset Council #20 – 2019 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR – Meets 2nd Monday at 7:00 pm Jan, May, September and November
Rogue Council #23 – 320 Northwest E Street, Grants Pass, OR – February, April, June, August, October, and December – 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM
Centennial Council #24 – 123 E Ross Street, Molalla, OR – Meets 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm