Supreme Presidents
& First Ladies

Supreme Presidents and First Ladies

Since our founding in 1950, we have had five Supreme Presidents and First Ladies. Beginning with Dr. William Venoid Banks and First Lady Ivy Banks down to our current 6th Supreme President/CEO – Illustrious Bobbie J. Meeks, 33º and First Lady Gail Meeks.

Dr. Banks incorporated the term “Supreme” President/CEO to signify that the Office of Supreme President was responsible for overseeing International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star; International Masons Detroit District Detroit Credit Union; and WGPR, Inc.(Radio Station).

Illustrious Bobbie J. Meeks, 33º
2025 -

Mrs. Gail Meeks
2025 - 

Illustrious Kenneth L. Hollowell, 33º
2021 - 2025

Sister Patricia J. Hollowell
2021 - 2025

Illustrious James O. Dogan, 33º
2009 - 2021

Sister Minnie Dogan
2009 - 2021 

Dr. George M. Mathews, 33º
1986 - 2009
Deceased

Sister Alline Mathews
2009 - 2021
Deceased

Dr. Turner S. Hartfield, 33º
1986
Deceased

Sister LaVinia MC Hartfield
1986
Deceased

Dr. William Venoid Banks, 33º
1950 - 1986
Deceased

Sister Ivy Bird-Banks
1950 - 1986
Deceased 

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