Past Masters
The honored title of Past Master is given to those Brothers who have served their Lodge as Worshipful Master. The following Worshipful Brothers have served Esoterika Lodge №227 in this capacity, and are here listed in recognition of their service.
Dr. Robert L. Fountain, Ph.D. (2007, 2008)
Dr. Fountain is a Professor of Mathematics at Portland State University. He served Esoterika as Worshipful Master while under Dispensation, and was elected to serve as our first Master upon being Constituted and receiving our Charter. He also serves as the Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Oregon.
Mr. David L. Heifetz, Esq. (2009, 2010)
Mr. Heifetz is an Attorney and Business Consultant. He served Esoterika as Senior Warden while under dispensation, and was elected to serve as Master for our first full Masonic year as a fully Chartered Regular Masonic Lodge. He was elected to serve a second term as Master for 2010.
Mr. Benjamin F. Wade (2011)
Mr. Wade was a 50 year Mason, one of the founding members of Esoterika Lodge, and served as the third Master for Esoterika’s fourth year as a chartered Lodge. Mr. Wade wrote extensively on Masonic topics and held high ranks in various Masonic appendant bodies.
Mr. Thomas Binkerd (2012)
Mr. Binkerd is an operative craftsman by trade and in addition to 25 years as a master carpenter, has helped restore venerable Masonic edifices to their former glory. In addition to serving Esoterika Lodge as our fourth Master, he has served as the District Deputy of District 4 in the Grand Lodge of Oregon and as Secretary of Esoterika Lodge №227.
Mr. Michael D. Robinson (2013, 2014)
Mr. Robinson is an Essene bishop emeritus and certified vertebrologist. He has a degree in History, and is an Author, Genealogist and Craftsman. He is the first Master Mason raised in Esoterika Lodge to serve as Worshipful Master.
Rev. Erik L. Arneson (2015, 2016)
Rev. Arneson became a Master Mason at Ashland Lodge №23 in Ashland, Oregon, in 2000. He served as Master of that lodge in 2006, and joined Esoterika Lodge №227 in 2012. He has served as the Grand Orator for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oregon, and the Commander for Multnomah Council of Kadosh. He is passionate about Esoterika Lodge’s mission for Masonic education and ritual excellence. He is a charter member of the Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Philalethes Society.
Mr. Nathan Neff (2017)
Mr. Neff became a Master Mason at Washington Lodge №46 in Portland, Oregon, in 2012 and joined Esoterika Lodge shortly thereafter. He is active in the Scottish Rite and serves as the Valley General Secretary for the Portland Valley. He is a charter member of the Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Philalethes Society and served as chapter President from 2016 to 2017.
Mr. Matthew Turcotte (2018)
Mr. Turcotte became a Master Mason at Esoterika Lodge №227 when it was still in its original home in Beaverton, Oregon.
Mr. Shaman Anderson (2021)
Mr. Anderson became a Master Mason in 2008, at McKenzie River Lodge №195 in Eugene, Oregon. He served as Master of the Lodge for Esoterika Lodge №277 in 2021. Mr. Anderson also holds the rank of 32° Knight Commander Court of Honor in the Portland Valley Scottish Rite and has served in several offices within that organization. Currently, Mr. Anderson holds his basic proficiency card with the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Oregon, and is an active mentor and coach to newer brothers in his Lodge.
Mr. Damon Scribner (2022)
Mr. Damon Scribner was raised a Master Mason at Estoerika Lodge №227 in 2013 after receiving his master’s degree in statistical sciences in 2012. His year in the East marked a recovery from the COVID-19 lockdowns and was distinguished by mobilizing the lodge to tackle backlogged initiations. He has served in numerous ritual roles, informed by his history in high-school theater. Mr. Scribner is also active in Sandy Masonic Lodge №158 and the Portland Valley Scottish Rite. He teaches mathematics courses at Portland State University, and is also an avid gamer and runecaster.
Dr. Duncan Calver (2023)
In 2017, Duncan James Calver became a Master Mason at Esoterika Lodge №227. In 2018, he joined the Portland Valley Scottish Rite where he regularly performs a role in the 30°. In 2022, he affiliated with Solomon Lodge №271 in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Calver enjoys memorizing Masonic ritual and has acted as memorization and ritual coach. Outside of Freemasonry, Dr. Calver is a private practice clinical psychologist and local performing musician. He and his wife are expecting their first child in April of 2025.
Mr. Thomas Binkerd (2024)
In 2024, Mr. Binkerd returned to the Oriental Chair to serve as the Master of Esoterika Lodge a second time. During his time in the East, he led us in our return to the Portland Scottish Rite Building.
Mr. Michael Bowers (2025)
Mr. Bowers became a Master Mason in 2014 at Fairview Lodge №92 in Troutdale, Oregon. He served as Worshipful Master of that Lodge in 2019 and 2023. He is a member of the Scottish Rite and served as Orator for the Knights of Kadosh in Portland Valley in 2019. Mr. Bowers is the Chief Instructor in the United States for the Philippine Martial Arts style of Kombaten and is one of five Grand Masters to the Presas Style of Kombaten in the world. He has been inducted into the Martial Arts Halls of Fame, both in the United States and the Philippines. He has been the instructor of Berdugo Martial Arts since 1996, where he continues to teach and mentor students.
