Grand Chapter of Iowa (RAM)

Royal Arch Masonry

The York Rite consists of three Bodies — the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Council of Cryptic Masons, and the Commandery of Knights Templar. Sometimes, the Lodge is considered (rightfully) a part of the York Rite and, in these cases, the Chapter can be thought of as the second part in York Rite Freemasonry. Commonly, however, the Royal Arch is considered the first step into the York Rite, especially for those who are technically joining one or more of those three Bodies.

2023-2024 Grand Officers

Grand High Priest, 2025-2026

Erwin Jay Coon

Back Row from Left:

Rick N McCampbell, Grand Musician

Bryan D Bever, Grand Master of the Third Veil

Dillon Holtkamp, Grand Royal Arch Captain

Michael H Johnson, Grand Captain of the Host

Frank Swallow, Sr, Grand Sentinel

Fred Erickson, Grand Chaplain

Drew Thelen, Grand Master of the First Veil

Osumana V Cassell, Grand Principal Sojourner

Front Row, from Right:

Nathaniel F Renner, Grand Treasurer

Tom Bowersox, Grand King

E. Jay Coon, Grand High Priest

Anthony L Oxley, Past Grand High Priest

Rusty L Hill, Grand Scribe

Scott A Schabacker, Grand Secretary

Not Pictured Brian Ahrens, Grand Master of the Second Veil