GRAND COUNCIL, CRYPTIC MASONS of TENNESSEE

2026 Committees

Jurisprudence

Ralph D. Baggett (105) - Chairman

All Past Grand Illustrious Masters

Ways & Means

Ralph D. Baggett (105) – Chairman

Raymond K. Edge (137)

Kevin D. Chaffin (115)

Dispensations & Bylaws

Darryl L. Chapman (114/137) - Chairman

David A. Lacy (102)

Fred S. Scott (1)

Garry L. Carter (102) - Ex-Officio

Ritual

Brian R. Song (105) - Chairman

Gregory R. Austin (119)

Thomas N. Kerlin (131)

David A. Lacy (102/141) - Ex-Officio

Advancement of Cryptic Masonry

Dr. Richard L. Bowling (103) - Chairman

Thomas N. Kerlin (131)

D. Kent Hesselbein (102/115)

Cryptic Masons Philanthropy

John R. Cantrell (117) – Chairman

Steven G. Young (95)

Stanley W. Elder (1) - Ex-Officio

Credentials

Geoff B. Elliott (115) - Chairman

Shane M. Erben (115)

Richard P. Tipton (197)

Quentin T. Bolden (115) - Ex-Officio

George C. Ladd, III (134) - Ex-Officio

IT Committee

Thomas N. Kerlin (131) - Chairman

Jason C. Rein (134)

Steven G. Young (95) - Webmaster

Quentin T. Bolden (115) - Ex-Officio

George C. Ladd, III (134) - Ex-Officio

Arrangements

Collier T. Hopson (115) - Chairman

Edward L. Waldron (115)

Troy P. Maynor (134)

Brian A. McSpadden (112)

David L. Harwell (119)

Wayne B. Bible (1)

Auditing Committee

Philip S. Johnson (109) - Chairman

Michael Alan Smith (134)

Investment Committee

Michael M. Tesoro (129) - Chairman

Montee A. Sneed (139)

Stephen M. Ross (6/89)

George C. Ladd, III (139)

Justin McCoy Huggins (95) - Ex-Officio

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