2024 Leadership
2024 Elected Divan
Potentate
Bryan K. Deming and Lady Erin
Potentate Bryan Deming became a Mason in October 2004, came to the Shrine in March 2005, and entered the Scottish Rite in April 2005. He is one of the founding members of the Tangier Pirates, holding multiple offices within the club. Bryan was Master of Springfield Lodge #112 in 2012 and Director of the Tangier Clowns in 2013. He is also a member of the Boone and Crockett Club, Hillbillies, Ritual Divan, Legion of Honor and Provost. Bryan was also an integral part of starting the Tangier Straight Shooters. He served as one of the many Chief Aides or Potentate’s Aides of Tangier for several years before being elected, and serving as a trustee from 2016 through 2019. Joining a Fraternity that boasted “Making good men better men” and another that advertised “Fun with Purpose” were starting points for Bryan’s membership. It is the extended Family and Mentorship that has given him the drive of being a person of Service. Being a small part of Shriners International and Shriners Childrens continues to be fulfilling, and his commitment to Family, Church and Community is much the same. Bryan is also a member of the Royal Order of Scotland (2019) York Rite (2023) and received a Pastoral License (2023)
Chief Rabban
Paul Bohannon
Assistant Rabban Paul Bohannon became a Mason in March of 2004. Later that year, he became a life member of Tangier Shrine and the Scottish Rite. Paul was Master of Miloma Lodge #328 in 2008. Paul is the past president of the Tangier Corvette Club and served as marshal for Tangier in 2020. Paul is a member of Boone and Crockett, Hillbillies, Vintage Iron, Wise Ashes, Pirates, and Mo Ri. Paul has worked with the local organization of Spina Bifida of Nebraska for over 30 years. He also has worked with other service organizations over the past 40 years. Paul joined the Shrine to continue his support of children with disabilities as well as to further his relationship with friends with similar interests.
Assistant Raban
Terry J. Nelson and Lady Sheryl
Assistant Rabban, Terry Nelson, is a member of North Bend Lodge #119. He is a member of the North Bend Order of Eastern Star Chapter #119, where he has been the Worthy Patron of 2022, 2023 and 2024. He is a member of the Scottish Rite, where he is 1st Lieutenant Commander of the Council of Kadosh. He is a member of the Knights of Saint Andrew, serving as Junior Warden. He is a member of the York Rite (Chapter, Council and Commandery). He was the past president of the Fremont Shrine Club, serving the years of 2021, 2022 and 2023, as well as the current Treasurer for North Bend Shrine Club. He was appointed as the Outer Guard at Tangier in 2021. He is also a member of the Shrine Bowl and Hillbillies. He enjoys recruiting new members and promoting Masonry and the appendant bodies, especially the Shrine. Knowing that the work they accomplish is beneficial to the children and families in need. Look at the children we support and as they smile because their life has been improved by what we do for them this is why we are here!
High Priest & Prophet
Timothy P. Bernet
High Priest & Prophet Tim Bernet is a member of Covert Lodge #11 and became a Mason in 2009. That same year, he joined Tangier Shrine and became a member the Shrine Bowl Unit. Tim held the position of Deputy Commander from 2011-2014 and was Elected Commander of the Shrine Bowl Unit in 2015, 2016 &
re-assumed the role of Commander during 2018. In addition, he served as Chaplain of the Shrine Bowl Unit from 2015-2021. While a member of the Shrine Bowl Unit, Tim has chaired various committees and project teams, both within the unit and greater Tangier Shrine. Since 2020, Tim has held the position of Tangier Shrine Historian and in 2023 he became a member of Scottish Rite. Tim supports his alma mater as a Cornhusker Football season ticket holder, donor and Alumni Association Life Member. He is a member of the German American Club, and Legion Post #32 in Papillion, NE. where he served as Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #32 for two terms. Tim believes strongly in supporting Shriners Children’s mission of providing our unique brand of healthcare to our greatest asset, the children of our community. He values commitment, obligation, and honoring our past, while looking toward the future.
Oriental Guide
Duane Jackson Sr and Lady Jennifer
Oriental Guide Duane Jackson Sr found his love and passion for Masonry in May 1997 where he became a member of Rough Ashler Lodge #1 of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Through Duane's dedication to knowledge, he became the Junior Warden of the Lodge in June of 1997. With his passion for kids Duane became the CHiPs director for Prince Hall while serving as the Grand Treasurer of the PHA Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Duane did join the Prince Hall Shriners, Zaha Temple #52 in 1999, where he served as the High Priest and Prophet, Recorder, kids Halloween Party Director and Easter Bunny. In 2019 Duane joined the Tangier Shrine Center and learned more about how Tangier helps and is involved with the Shriners Hospitals. While finding his niche in Tangier clubs/units, he found the Racers. In 2022 Duane was elected as the President and worked hard to get the Racers back parading again. Duane also became a member of the Hillbillies where he found cousins, he never knew he had. Duane decided to show his interest in becoming a member of the Divan and was met with a lot of encouragement from the nobility as a whole. Duane has a goal of becoming Potentate by leading the Nobility with honor, respect, and most of all FUN!!
Treasurer
Ralph V. Joos Jr., P.P.
Ralph Joos, Jr. became a Mason in April 1962, and joined Tangier Shrine that December. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Tangier Shrine and is a member of Bee Hive Lodge #184. Ralph has achieved the 33rd degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry. At Tangier, Ralph is a member of the Racers, Boone & Crockett, Provost Guard, Corvette Club, Motor A, Cabiri, Mo-Ri, Vintage Iron, Arab Patrol, Pirates, Fremont Shrine Club, and Hillbillies. He is a Past Potentate and has served as president of the Racers and vice president of Boone & Crockett. He has been a member of the Tangier Divan for more than 10 years. After more than 55 years at Tangier, Ralph still derives great satisfaction and enjoyment from being a Shriner.
Recorder
James R. Huebner and Lady Angie
James Huebner became a Mason in November 1998, joined the Scottish Rite in November 1998, and joined Tangier Shrine in December 1998. He is a member of Covert Lodge #11, where he will be Jr. Warden in 2023. James joined York Rite in September 2020. At Tangier Shrine, he belongs to the Arab Patrol Unit (President, 2001), Boone & Crockett Club (President, 2012), Mobile Nobles Unit (President, 2022), MoRi Unit, and Legion of Honor. James is also a proud member of the Road Runner’s unit and was the Patient Van Coordinator for Tangier from May 2020 through December 2022. James is a member (along with wife Angie) of Trinity Chapter of Eastern Star since 2022. Angie is a member of Satra Temple of Daughters of the Nile and has twice served as the Queen of Satra Temple. James and Angie consider Tangier Shrine as a second home and are dedicated to the philanthropy of supporting our Shriner patients and their families in receiving care from Shriner’s Children locations.
Board of Trustees
Robert (Bob) Duff
David
Workman
Donald
Groesser
William (Billy) Frank
