Our 2019 Officer Team

Elected and appointed to wear the mantle of leadership, our 2019 officer team continues a proud tradition of serving both the Petaluma community in general and our Lodge in particular. Committed to preserving the rich history of our Craft and of our building, these men represent the most recent link in an unbroken chain that extends back to our Lodge’s founding in 1855.

Alex Saslow

Worshipful Master

Alex been a Mason since 2013 and having served as Junior Warden, in both Deacon chairs and as Senior Steward. He loves the rich symbolism in our ritual and the close community that Masonry provides. He looks forward to helping the Lodge thrive in the 21st century. asaslow@masons180.org

Don Nicodemus

Senior Warden

Don has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Berkeley and works at the Novato Unified School District as a Systems Analyst. He was made a master mason in November 2014. He believe that masonary offer good men great opportunities to improve themselves. He was the recipient of the Mason of the Year award in 2016. dnicodemus@masons180.org

Christopher Wright, PM

Treasurer

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Guy Chamlers, PM

Secretary

William Purdy, PM

Assistant Secretary

Raised in 2008, William jumped right into the line and has served diligently ever since. As Master he focuses on bringing the lodge together with events and modernization while maintaining time honored traditions of the craft. His wife Randi and daughter Miranda regularly attend the stated meeting dinners with him. wpurdy@masons180.org

David Lopez, PM

Chaplain

Dave has served the Lodge for many years as its Chaplain, providing spiritual counsel and guidance to the membership and officers for more than a decade. He is also very active in the York Rite and finds himself often attending meetings of Santa Rosa’s De Molay chapter and other youth groups. dlopez@masons180.org

Martin Mckeay, PM

Marshall

Martin has been involved in almost every branch of Masonry possible, including serving as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Council Masons for California in 2010. Actively participating in Commandery, Royal Arch, and the Allied Masonic Degrees, rare is the weeknight where Martin isn’t participating in Lodge events. mmckeay@masons180.org

Brian Brozovic

Senior Deacon

After being made a Texas Mason in 2007, Brian joined Petaluma-Hamilton Lodge #180 in 2016. He serves various capacities, including social media coordinator . Brian is a member of the York Rite, The Grand College of Rites, and interested in Masonic symbolism, ritual, and esotericism. He was the recipient of the Mason of the Year award in 2017. bbrozovic@masons180.org

Vern Dorethy

Junior Deacon

David Sonnenberg

Senior Steward

David joined Masonry in 2016. He has two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Sonoma State University. David is a member of The York Rite and is currently serving our lodge as the Trestleboard Editor, Web and Lodge App Administrator. In addition he is an active member of Hall Association. In 2019 he recieved The Mason of the Year Award.

Clay Whittaker

Junior Steward

Clay was Raised to Master Mason in January of 2015 and is currently an IT Administrator for a website company based out of Santa Rosa, Ca. He is continuously looking for ways to learn and improve his skills whether through ritual work or continued education.

Timothy Giddings

Tyler

Tim is a Master Mason who excels in ritual work and loves sharing knowlege and research with his fellow brethren in lodge. He was the recipient of the Mason of the Year Award in 2018.