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 of Zembo, assisting with public relations initatives and helping to recruit new members.

CHIEF AIDES

  • Darwin G. Chilcote
  • Kenneth C. McCann

AIDES

  • Mark Brumaghim
  • Larry Kessler
  • James Chamberlain, Jr.
  • William E. Lucas
  • Richard “Pap” Davis
  • Ron McKnight
  • Clarence R. Raudabaugh
  • Michael T. Fonner
  • Zachary “Pookee” Russell
  • Michael T. “Mitch” Govora, Sr.
  • Daniel “Pickles” Snyder
  • W. Bryan Hoover III

EMERITUS AIDES

  • R. Edward Baumgardner
  • J. Elwood Brandt
  • Michael T. “Mitch” Govora Sr.
  • Joseph H. Hemmis
  • Jerry E. Hinke
  • Huey A. Long
  • Clarence R. Raudabaugh
  • Lester W. Reeder

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

  • Dennis L. Chesley
  • William K. James

APPOINTED OFFICERS

  • David Frees – 1st Ceremonial Master
  • Danny Crawford – 2nd Ceremonial Master
  • George A. Martin Jr. – Captain of the Guard
  • Michael T. Fonner – Marshall
  • Barry K. Fealtman – Director of Temple
  • Arthur L. “Archie” Smith – Outer Guard

COLONEL OF UNITS

  • Irwin W. “Doc” Fish

CHAPLAIN

  • Kenneth F. Hudson Sr.

AMBASSADORS

  • Ronald “Ron” McKnight
  • Dennis L. Chesley
  • Joshua P. Brown