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2017 Divan<br />
Left to Right: Treasurer – Ronald F. Rapp, PP • High Priest & Prophet – Marvin J. Miller<br />
Chief Rabban – Jared R. Kichline • Potentate – David W. Evans • Assistant Rabban – Michael J. Zerbe<br />
Oriental Guide – Walter G. Newruck • Recorder – Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.<br />
Kraig W. Leiby<br />
Ceremonial Master<br />
Kraig was born and raised<br />
in Kutztown and is the son<br />
of Faye and Earl Leiby. He<br />
graduated from Kutztown<br />
High School in 1987.<br />
He attended Stockton State<br />
College, in Pomona, NJ, and<br />
graduated with a Bachelor’s<br />
of Science Degree in Public<br />
Health. He continued<br />
his education at Slippery<br />
Rock University where he<br />
graduated with a Master’s<br />
of Science and Doctorate of<br />
Physical Therapy. He got<br />
additional certification in<br />
Athletic Training.<br />
Kraig is currently employed by Penn State Health/ St.<br />
Joseph’s working as a Clinical Director in Maidencreek and<br />
Manager of Sports Medicine. He can also be seen working at<br />
Dietrich’s Men’s Shop in Hamburg.<br />
He is a member of Vaux Lodge #406 and Huguenot Lodge<br />
#377, in addition to Scottish Rite Valley of Reading. His<br />
involvement in <strong>Rajah</strong> Shrine includes Chanters (President<br />
2014), Schuylkill Shrine Club, Hillbillies, Circus Committee,<br />
Pote’s Ball Committee, Pretzel Bowl, Sportsman Raffle and<br />
Pote’s Picnic Cook, Quetzacloatl, and Bingo.<br />
He and his wife Janet, reside in Blandon, Pennsylvania.<br />
David L. Frees<br />
Second Ceremonial Master<br />
David was born in<br />
Reading, PA. and attended<br />
Reading High School and<br />
Reading Muhlenberg Votech.<br />
He had the pleasure<br />
of marrying Brenda on<br />
January 15, 2016 and they<br />
had their honeymoon with<br />
the Shriner’s on the Pote’s<br />
trip to Cancun, Mexico.<br />
David has two children<br />
Travis and Trevor ages 26<br />
and 23 respectively. His step<br />
son is Tyler Gough, son of<br />
Brenda. The other important<br />
members of the family are<br />
their dogs Sophie and Rolex.<br />
David owns Radical Restorations Inc. in Shillington performing<br />
Fire and Water Restoration, General Construction, and Crime<br />
Scene cleanups. He is also an O.S.H.A. Outreach Trainer. He<br />
enjoys fly fishing, hunting, camping, boating and scuba diving.<br />
And he is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo.<br />
Frees was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason<br />
on October 30, 2010. He is Past Master of Chandler Lodge No.<br />
227, Past High Priest of Excelsior Royal Arch Chapter No.237,<br />
Scottish Rite 32-degree Mason and serves on the Dyslexia<br />
Center Board of Directors and he is a member of Reading<br />
Commandry No. 9. David has been heavily involved with the<br />
Freemasons since he was raised.<br />
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