THE DIVAN
Potentate
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Dennis was born in Atlanta in November, 1961, grew up in Tucker, and has lived in Alpharetta the last twenty-five (25) years. He was educated in the Dekalb County School System, graduating from Tucker High School. Upon graduation, he went to the University of Georgia, where he was born and bred a “Georgia Bulldog” and was accepted into the Terry School of Business. He received a bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance. Dennis later went to John Marshall Law School, where he received his law degree (Doctor of Jurisprudence) and passed the Georgia Bar Exam.
Dennis was raised a Master Mason in Roswell Lodge #165 in 1988. He is also a Charter member of Metro Daylight Lodge #743, and is a member of Scottish Rite. He became a noble in Yaarab Shrine in 2010. Dennis follows in his Grandfather and Dad’s footsteps as both of them were also Shriners, being members of Tucker Shrine Club. Dennis’s Father was president of Yaarab’s Golf Association in 1983. He is a proud member of Cumming Shrine Club and Yaarab’s Golf Association. He has served in all six positions of the Divan, from Recorder to Chief Rabban. Dennis is passionate about the Shriners Hospitals for Children Charity Classic and played a key role in its success. He has been a Platinum Aide every year for the last seven years. But, the best “job” he has is being a Board of Governor member at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Cincinnati. In August 1985, Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Linda. They have two children, Michael, a graduate of Georgia Southern, working in the insurance business, and Amanda, a graduate of Georgia Gwinnett who is newly married to Nick. They both work for Boar’s Head. |
Chief Rabban
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Assistant Rabban
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High Priest & Prophet
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Oriental Guide
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Treasurer
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Recorder
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