Tennessee State Officers 2026-2027
Hayden Shumate, SMC
State Master Councilor
Hayden was installed as the 2026-2027 State Master Councilor of Tennessee DeMolay July 4th, 2026. Hayden joined C.E. Hendricks Chapter in Hendersonville, TN in 2021. He is a Freshman at Western Kentucky University and planning to pursue a career as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Hayden selected the Theme “Go the Extra Yard for DeMolay” for the 2026-20207 Term. His favorite Football team is the Tennessee Titans and in his free time, Hayden considers himself a Gym Rat. Hayden’s favorite Tennessee DeMolay activity is our annual Tennessee DeMolay University held each Spring because of the connection that it builds between our members.
Kyron Hurter, SSC
State Senior Councilor
Kyron was installed as the 2026-2027 State Senior Councilor of Tennessee DeMolay July 4th, 2026. Kyron joined Murfreesboro Chapter in Murfreesboro, TN in 2023. He is a Sophomore at Eagleville School and hopes to pursue a Military Career in the Future. Kyron’s Favorite Football team is the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kyron’s Favorite DeMolay Virtue is Fidelity. His favorite Tennessee DeMolay activity is our annual State Conclave held each summer because he loves seeing his DeMolay brothers all together and connecting with new members.
Jeremiah Minton, SJC
State Junior Councilor
Jeremiah was installed as the 2026-2027 State Junior Councilor of Tennessee DeMolay July 4th, 2026. Jeremiah is a Dual Member of Lynn Skinner Chapter and Tipton Chapter. He joined DeMolay in 2022. Jeremiah is a Junior at White Station High School in Memphis, TN and he hopes to pursue a career in Engineering. His Favorite Football Team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His Favorite DeMolay Activity is Tennessee DeMolay University because of the Sports and Brotherhood. His Favorite DeMolay virtue is Courtesy. In his freetime, Jeremiah considers himself a hardcore gamer.
Mikey Schaefer, SS
State Scribe
Mikey was installed as the 2026-2027 State Scribe of Tennessee DeMolay July 4th, 2026. Mikey joined Tipton Chapter in Munford, TN in 2023. He is a Sophomore at Munford High School. He hopes to pursue a career one day as a TV Director or Producer. His Favorite thing about DeMolay is the opportunity it provides to meet so many cool and interesting brothers from all over the world. Mikey’s favorite DeMolay activities are our Induction Ceremonies where we welcome new members and his favorite DeMolay Virtue is Reverence. In his free time, he enjoys playing Magic: The Gathering.
State Sweetheart
Clara Weir
Knighthood State Officers - TD Harden Priory
Jeremiah Minton
Squire Commander
Cyler McConnell
Page Commander
Knighthood Lady
Sadie Stanfield
State Staff & ISC Members
John Whitaker – Executive Officer, Past Grand Master DeMolay International - Active Member DeMolay International
Dennis Rose – East District Governor - Active Member DeMolay International
Craig Maddux – Middle District Governor - Active Member DeMolay International
Michael Schaefer – West District Governor - Deputy Member DeMolay International
Austin Whitaker – PIMC, Assistant Executive Officer - Active Member DeMolay International
J. Tim Rhea – Director of Knighthood / East District Lt. Governor - Honorary Member DeMolay International
Gus von Dohlen – Director of Ritual
Richard Minton – Director of Sports
Jim L. Cain, Sr. – Honorary Member DeMolay International - Past Imperial Potentate, Shriners International
John L. Weaver, III – Honorary Member DeMolay International - Past Potentate & Recorder, Al Menah Shriners
Frank Hester – Honorary Member DeMolay International
Stephanie Kerlin – Director of Parents Club