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Meet The Divan Members Charles Maddox Potentate Charles E. Maddox is an attorney for the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas. Prior to working for the Secretary of State, he served as an Assistant Attorney General for Texas, and was a budget analyst for the Legislative Budget Board of Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Master of Public Affairs each from the University of Texas at Austin, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and a Master of Laws from Stetson University College of Law. He is admitted to the Bar in Texas, and every civilian federal court which has jurisdiction in and over the State of Texas. He, his wife Emily, and their daughter reside in the Austin Area. A proud eleventh generation Texan, Charles is a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and is an Honorary Admiral in the Texas Navy. Read More Ron Speaks High Priest and Prophet Born a Kentuckian, Ron is proud Texan by choice! He is a Vietnam Veteran and after 7 years of active-duty 1968-1975, he continued working for the US Air Force as a DOD Civilian from 1975-2003, with multiple duty stations around the globe. His last assignment was Chief of Aircraft & Missile Maintenance Training Management, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB Utah. While stationed in Alaska, Ron was made a Master Mason at Tanana Lodge #3, became a 32°Scottish Rite Mason and a Noble of AL ASKA Shrine, all at Fairbanks, Alaska during Nov 1998 – June 1999. Later, during his Air Force time and after his 2003 retirement in Utah, he became York Rite Mason, served as Worshipful Master of George Washington Lodge #24, President of Ogden Shrine Club, President of EL Kalah Clowns, VP of the Ogden Temple Board, Finance Committee on the Salt Lake Shriners Hospital Board, Grand Pursuivant on the Grand Lodge of Utah. In 2002 Ron was appointed to Staff positions with EL Kalah Shrine, and was elected Oriental Guide, High Priest & Prophet and Assistant Rabban 2004-2006. Read More Sam Stimson Ph.D. Recorder Samuel Edward Stimson, PhD is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He was created a member of Ben Hur on 2/11/1983 and remained a member until he demitted on12/29/1989. At that time his job at Dell Computers required him to travel frequently to Asia and he had no time to devote to the fraternity. After retirement he returned to Ben Hur in January 2010 and has remained active ever since. He served as Marshal of the Provost Guard in 2013 and as State Marshal in 2015. He was elected to the post of Recorder in 2012 when he served for 2 years and then 1 year as High Priest and Prophet. He took a couple of years off and then returned as Recorder in 2018. He completed his Emeritus year in 2025. Read More Charlie Farnham Chief Rabban Charlie Farnham is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 1999 and was an active member of the Drum and Bugle Corps until its demise. He is currently a member of the Motley Brue and Golf Units. Charlie is a Past Potentate of Ben Hur, having served in that role in 2008. He is also a dual member of Hella Shriners in Dallas, Texas. Read More Ricki Pierce Oriental Guide Ricki Pierce is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 1991, is active in the Directors Staff, Trailblazers, Charioteers & Golf Units, also the Motorcycle Club and served as President of the Directors Staff in 2025. He was also a member of Ararat Shriners in Kansas City, Missouri. Read More Ricky Hayes Assistant Rabban Bio Information Goes Here Read More James Heineman PP Treasurer James Heineman is a member of the Board of Directors of Ben Hur Shriners. He has been a member of Ben Hur since 2017, and is active in the Travel Club, Motorcycle Club, Motley Brue Unit, and Directors Staff. Read More The Elected Shrine Leadership Board of Directors Potentate – This is, the Chairman of the Board. It is an elected position. The Nobles, who are members, vote annually, for their choice of Potentate. Chief Rabban – 1st Vice President. As with the Potentate, this is also an elected position. Assistant Rabban – 2nd Vice President. This is also an elected position. High Priest and Prophet – 3rd Vice President. Another elected position. Oriental Guide – 4th Vice President – Yet another elected position. Treasurer - Disburses funds for budgeted and approved expenses. Recorder - Serves as secretary to the board, and conducts day-to-day operations and much more. The elected Board of Directors is the management team.

Provost Guard Unit about us Main Contact & Email David Hoke Vicdog6573@gmail.com E-Mail Phone 512-786-3073 Location Ben Hur Shrine Meeting Days 2nd Thursday of the month 6:00 pm Purpose Website Facebook

Meet the Appointments is Appointed Divan and Other Appointments are members with titles of First Ceremonial Master, Second Ceremonial Master, Director, Marshall, Assistant Marshall, Captain of the Guard, Outer Guard, and Chaplain Meet the Appointments Appointed Divan First Ceremonial Master Russell Jones Second Ceremonial Master Ted Robertson Director Chris Garner Marshal Raul J. Scully Captain of the Guard Robert L. Eschenburg Outer Guard David M. Harnden Other Appointments Temple Attorney Gerald C. Carruth Temple Membership Chairman Ricky E. Hayes Temple Marketing and Communications Andrew Murray Temple Patient Transportation Chairman Vance C. Brown Temple Donor Relations Chairman Ronald K. Speaks Temple Chaplain Ryan J. DiVincenzo

Motorcycle Club about us Main Contact & Email Romeo Denghel rdenghel@gmail.com E-Mail Phone 512-789-3038 Location TBD Meeting Days Meetings are held quarterly: January, April, August & December TBD Purpose Website Facebook

Transporters Unit about us Main Contact & Email Vance Brown Vcbmpo@gmail.com E-Mail Phone 512-659-7180 Location Ben Hur Shrine Meeting Days Before Stated Shrine Meeting TBD Purpose Website Facebook

The News Letter is dedicated to promoting the interests of Shriners and Shriners Children's. It is to inform you of our current events and general information about our Shrine Center and Units and Clubs. The Chariot Newsletter The Chariot Newsletter is the official publication of Ben Hur Shriners. Our mission is to promote the interests of Shriners, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Free Masonry. We provide our readers with the latest news and updates about our activities and events and strive to create a community for our members to stay up-to-date and connected. We invite you to join our mailing list to stay informed of the latest news from our Shrine Center. Join Our Mailing List The Chariot Feb 2026 Oct 2025 July 2025 April 2025 January 2025 October 2024 July 2024 April 2024 January 2024 October 2023 July 2023 April 2023 January 2023 Jan 2026 Sept 2025 June 2025 March 2025 December 2024 September 2024 June 2024 March 2024 December 2023 September 2023 June 2023 March 2023 Dec 2025 Aug 2025 May 2025 February 2025 November 2024 August 2024 May 2024 February 2024 November 2023 August 2023 May 2023 February 2023 The Chariot Archives Ben Hur published brochures during its early years, especially about upcoming Ceremonials. And, in the 1930s Ben Hur started the publication of a newsletter and named it “The Chariot”. The Chariot was published periodically until after World War II and starting in 1947, The Chariot was published monthly as Ben Hur’s method of communication. While electronic communications are changing how The Chariot is received by the Nobility, The Chariot continues to be the official communication method.

Throughout the many years, the Masons and Shriners have existed and there have been many famous Members. George Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Clark Gable - Actor John Wayne - Actor Harry S. Truman - President Ernest Borgnine Gerald Ford - President Gus Grissom Warren G. Harding Thurgood Marshall Famous Masons & Shriners Through out the many years the Masons and Shriners have existed their has been many famous Members. See if you can identify any of them. Free Masons Symbol 1/40

Shotgun Unit about us Main Contact & Email Chris Braziel chris@brazielts.com E-Mail Phone 512-354-5476 Location Ben Hur Shrine Meeting Days 2nd Monday of the month 7:00 pm Purpose Website Facebook

Legion of Honor Unit about us Main Contact & Email Sur Eric Stewart surericstewart@gmail.com E-Mail Phone 760-954-6689 Location Ben Hur Shrine Meeting Days 1st Wednesday of the month 7:00 pm Purpose Website Facebook

Charioteers Unit about us Main Contact & Email Ricky Hayes hayuesre1@yahoo.com E-Mail Phone 512-914-7077 Location Ben Hur Shrine Blue room Meeting Days Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm Purpose Website Facebook