The Potentate’s Team
Aides are appointed by the Potentate and serve in key positions of his staff. Their primary function is to assist the Potentate in the execution of his office. The Chief Aide is considered the Potentate’s “right hand man” in this endeavor and coordinates the activities of the others.
The Colonel of Units is responsible for coordinating the many activities of Zembo’s internal organizations. He is the point of contact for public appearances and parade requests.
The Chaplains care for the spiritual needs of Zembo’s members, officiating at important events and remembering our deceased members.
Ambassadors are the public face Zembo, assisting with public relations initiatives and helping to recruit new members.
Chief Aide
Darwin G. Chilcote
Assistant Chief Aide
Larry T. Kessler
Aides
Michael T. Fonner
Michael “Mitch” T. Govora, Sr.
William E. Lucas
Michael P. McGinnis
Ron McKnight
Kenneth McCann
Clarence R. Raudabaugh
Daniel “Pickles” Snyder
Jacob F. Zimmers, Jr.
Emeritus Aides
R. Edward Baumgardner (Trudy)
J. Elwood Brandt (Judy)
Paul G. Geib (Helen)
Michael “Mitch” T. Govora, Sr.
Joseph H. Hemmis
Jerry E. Hinke (Peggy)
Huey A. Long (Aggie)
Appointed Officers
First Ceremonial Master: Mark G. Mattern
Marshal: Seth C. Anthony
Captain of the Guard: George A. Martin, Jr.
Outer Guard: Arthur L. Smith
Colonel of Units
James L. Bankes
Robert D. Johnson, P.P.
Chaplains
Rev. David T. Willard
Rev. Samuel D. Fry, Jr.
Ambassadors
Joshua P. Brown
Kenneth “Ken” Brown
Dennis L. Chesley
Ronald “Ron” McNight