Illustrious Potentate
James Burton
The Illustrious Potentate serves as the presiding leader of Tripoli Shriners, representing the organization publicly and guiding its broader direction.
Leadership
Officers and trustees of Tripoli Shriners.
The leadership of Tripoli Shriners includes the elected Divan officers and trustees who help guide the fraternity, support its operations, strengthen its public presence, and steward its charitable and institutional mission in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin.
Leadership and stewardship
Guiding the life of the shrine.
Tripoli’s officers help sustain the fraternity through ceremonial leadership, administration, finance, communications, and long-range stewardship. Together, these officers support the daily life of the shrine while preserving its traditions and keeping the organization connected to its broader mission.
The leadership structure also reflects the distinctive culture of the Shriners, where titles, ritual continuity, public service, and fraternity life all come together in one institution.
What the officers oversee
- Fraternal leadership and ceremonial continuity
- Membership support and organizational administration
- Financial stewardship and recordkeeping
- Communication with members and the public
- Support for events, units, and charitable work
Divan officers
Current leadership directory
The Divan officers form the core leadership team of Tripoli Shriners. These men help guide the fraternity’s operations, maintain its traditions, and provide accessible points of contact for members and the broader Tripoli community.
Chief Rabban
Damon Albers
The Chief Rabban supports the Potentate and plays a central role in leadership continuity, planning, and organizational support.
Assistant Rabban
Patrick Jackson, Jr.
The Assistant Rabban helps support the wider leadership team and the continuing work of the shrine across its many activities.
High Priest & Prophet
Bob Haggarty III
This office is part of the Divan’s ceremonial and leadership progression, helping preserve the customs and continuity of Tripoli Shriners.
Oriental Guide
Bob Helback
The Oriental Guide supports the leadership line and participates in the ceremonial and organizational life of the shrine.
Treasurer
Jim Goodman Jr.
The Treasurer oversees financial stewardship and helps ensure responsible management of the organization’s resources.
Recorder
Pete Hennig
The Recorder supports communications, records, and administrative continuity across the life of the organization.
Trustees
Shriners in Wisconsin trustees
Trustees help reinforce continuity, accountability, and long-range stewardship. Their role helps ensure that the work of Tripoli Shriners remains well supported not just for the present moment, but for the future of the organization across Wisconsin.
These trustees contribute to institutional stability and help support the broader network of Shriners activity in the region.
Trustee contacts
Rick Kingstad
kingstad@sbcglobal.net
414-429-4281
Joe Schoner
mpd110retired@sbcglobal.net
414-416-3847
Kevin Smith
kmanohyeah@gmail.com
414-627-8773