Meet the men who lead our jurisdiction.

Robert Leslie Hogan, Jr., a 4^th generation Mason, was born on December 30, 1959, in West Islip, NY. He spent the first 22 years of his life on Long Island – mainly in Bay Shore. After graduating from the NY State Police Academy in April 1983, he relocated to Dutchess County, NY where he has spent the bulk of his time since then. He is married to Dr. Dina DiOrio-Hogan. Brother Bob has two sons, who have given him three granddaughters and two grandsons.

Brother Robert retired from NY State Police as an Investigator on the Bronx Criminal Squad. Prior to that assignment most of his service was in the Uniform Force as a Sergeant at Troop “K” Headquarters in Salt Point, N.Y..   (Dates served with NY State Police were 10/18/82 through 05/20/2015) Brother Hogan currently owns a Private Investigation firm. The concentration of the practice is background investigations for property management companies, health care facilities, and a few “out-of-state” Grand Lodges.

Bro. Hogan has been active in the Methodist Church in Pleasant Valley, New York, serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Administrative Board. He is also a Certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church.

Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by his father on June 19, 1991, Brother Hogan joined several Lodges and served in various Lodge positions, eventually becoming Master of Shekomeko Lodge #458, Dover Lodge #666, and Warren Lodge #32 (the last Chartered ‘Moon Lodge’ in the New York Jurisdiction) Brother Hogan served on several District Committees, eventually being asked to serve as the Dutchess District Deputy Grand Master for the 2014-2016 term under MW William J Thomas. Brother Hogan has been appointed to several Grand Lodge Committees, serving as Chairman for two of them: The Deputy Grand Master’s Advisory Committee and the Grand Lodge Committee on Law Enforcement.  Brother Hogan was Elected as the Senior Grand Warden for the term 2021-2024, Deputy Grand Master for 2024-2026, and on May 5, 2026, was Elected the 107^th Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York.

Becoming a Scottish Rite Mason in 2009, Brother Bob is a proud member of the Valley of The Hudson, A.A.S.R., serving as the Commander in Chief of the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Consistory from 2022-2024. Brother Bob is also a member of the Knights of St. Andrew, Chartering the Chapter in the Valley of The Hudson and becoming its first Chieftain. Brother Bob received the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award in 2022, and in August 2023, in Louisville Kentucky, was Coronated an Honorary Member of The Supreme Council, receiving the 33°.

Brother Hogan is a member of Poughkeepsie Chapter #172 Royal Arch Masons, Poughkeepsie Commandery #43 Knights Templar, Westchester Commandery #42 Knights Templar, and King Solomon Council #31 Cryptic Masons.

A member of many Invitational Bodies and Lodges, Brother Hogan also serves on the Board of Directors for two charitable foundations – one in the Mid-Hudson District and the other combines the talents of four Scottish Rite Valleys in the Capital/Mid-Hudson Region.

Brother Hogan received the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor in 2015, The Jacob Morton Award for Community Service in 2020, The Grand Master’s Award of Appreciation in 2017 & 2020, the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Medal in 2018, and the Wendell K Walker Builder of Men Medal at the 2024 Annual Communication.

“Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternity comprised of extraordinary gentlemen. We shouldn’t just practice that while only within the walls of our Lodge rooms or at Masonic events. We must let our light shine and live our lives accordingly so that anyone looking will know that for us, it’s  Freemasonry – All Day / Every Day”

Brother E. Oscar Alleyne lives in Walden, New York and enjoys traveling with his lady Adriana. Growing up in Brooklyn, he is a proud product of a New York education having earned his undergraduate degree at the University at Buffalo, a master’s degree at the University at Albany, and a Doctorate from New York Medical College.

Professionally, Brother Alleyne is a respected senior leader and epidemiologist where he has shaped and lead health innovations and built strategic partnerships for governmental health solutions. He played a pivotal role in US national support during the pandemic and is a thought leader, published author and scientific presenter in the field of public health.

He is a Past President of the New York State Public Health Association, Past President of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health and Past Chair of the Epidemiology Section of the American Public Health Association where he has also served as a member of the Executive Board. He recently served as a member of the Defense Health Board (a federal advisory committee to the US Secretary of Defense).

With a tremendous love for the Craft, he was raised in Wallkill Lodge No. 627 in Orange Rockland Sullivan District, is a Past Master of Wappingers Lodge No. 671 in the MidHudson District and is a member of Joseph Warren Gothic No. 934 in the 7th Manhattan District as well as Widow’s Sons Lodge No. 1197 in the Richmond District. In addition to several honorary lodge memberships in NY and across the world, he also is a full member of lodges in England, Ireland, and Lebanon.

He was elected Junior Grand Warden from 2018-2021 and was Chairman of the Publications Committee, a Grand Lodge Liaison advising 12 Districts and a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee. An avid researcher, he is an active member of the American Lodge of Research, past President and Fellow of the Masonic Society, President of the Philalethes Society, a Fellow of the Phylaxis Society and the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research; the Scottish Rite Research Society, the Thomas Smith Webb Royal Arch Chapter of Research, and the 2020 Anson Jones Lecturer for the Texas Lodge of Research.

He is a Past Commander in Chief and Past Sovereign Prince of the Scottish Rite Valley of the Hudson. As a 33º Scottish Rite Mason, he also received the Sovereign Grand Commander’s Medal for Distinguished Service for co-creating the Hauts Grades Academy educational program. He is also active and accomplished in several bodies of the York Rite. He has published in globally distributed Masonic journals, research bodies and educational conferences on Freemasonry and has received many awards for his distinguished service to the Craft.

RW John B. Haslam Sr. and his beloved wife, Annie, shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Together they are the proud parents of three sons—twins Kevin and Patrick, and John Jr.—as well as proud grandparents to Brendon, Patrick Jr., and Jessica, and great-grandparents to their great-grandson, Kai.

Brother Haslam enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career in the trucking industry, serving as a Teamster Union Representative and Organizer and tractor-trailer driver until his retirement in 2007. During his professional career, he pursued higher education through the Cornell University Extension Program, earning certificates in Labor Law and Labor-Union Management. He also attended the University at Buffalo’s Millard Fillmore College, where he studied Business Management.

Raised in Western Star Lodge No. 1185, RW Brother Haslam immediately immersed himself in the work of the Craft, beginning as a Steward and advancing through every station before serving in the East. His dedication to Freemasonry has spanned decades of distinguished leadership and service throughout the Grand Lodge of New York and beyond.

Brother Haslam’s Masonic journey reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, fellowship, and the enduring principles of Freemasonry. His dedication to the Craft, combined with decades of practical leadership experience and devotion to the Brethren of New York, continues to guide his vision for the future of Freemasonry within this great Jurisdiction.

RW Brother Haslam served as Past Master of Eggertsville–Grand Island Lodge No. 1138 in 2011, Western Star Lodge No. 1185 in 2012, and the Western New York Lodge of Research No. 9007 in 2013. He also served on the 2nd Erie District DDGM Team in 2008 and has been honored with honorary membership in St. Marks Lodge No. 105 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, along with several lodges throughout the New York jurisdiction.

His distinguished Grand Lodge service includes appointments and elected offices as District Deputy Grand Master of the 2nd Erie District in 2014, Grand Tiler in 2016, Deputy Grand Marshal in 2018, Grand Marshal in 2021, and Junior Grand Warden in 2024. He is presently Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New York in 2026.

RW Brother Haslam has been recognized for his dedication and leadership with numerous honors, including the Grand Master’s Appreciation Award, the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Award, and the Wendell K. Walker Award.

Within York Rite Masonry, Brother Haslam served as Past High Priest of Holy Ark Chapter No. 304 in 2013 and received the Meritorious Companion Award in 2010. He is also affiliated with Tonawanda Keystone Chapter No. 71 and serves as a Representative of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In Cryptic Masonry, he served as Illustrious Master of Hamburg Council No. 91 in 2014 and is also a member of Buffalo Keystone Council No. 17 and serves as a Representative of the State of New Hampshire. In Commandery, he served as Past Commander of Hugh de Payens Commandery No. 20 in 2014 and Lake Erie Commandery No. 20 in 2016 and serves as a Representative of the Commonwealth of Virginia. He received the Certificate of Merit in 2012 and was created a Knight Commander of the Temple in 2015.

RW Brother Haslam is an active member of the Valley of Buffalo, Scottish Rite, where he attained the 32° and served as both Past Sovereign Prince and Past Most Wise Master. He is also a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and was Coroneted a 33° Mason by the Supreme Council.

His extensive Masonic involvement also includes service as Past Governor of Niagara Frontier York Rite College No. 77 in 2018 and recipient of the Order of the Purple Cross in 2019. Brother Haslam is also affiliated with HRAKTP – Good Shepherd Tabernacle No. XXX, KYCH – Priory No. 46, Iroquois Council No. 37 Allied Masonic Degrees, and St. Marks Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine.

Brother Toth retired From Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in 2019 after seventeen years as Benefits Manager responsible for the oversight and management of all Medical Center benefit plans.  As Benefits Manager he had Administrator responsibility for the Pension and 403(b) Plans and worked directly with the Vice President of HR to create a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for Medical Center employees.  Prior to employment at Cayuga Medical Center Brother Toth had worked for over 20 years in the Actuarial and Benefits Consulting group of Coopers & Lybrand/PricewaterhouseCoopers where he assisted with statutory compliance and operational efficiency of a wide variety of benefit plans. Brother Toth graduated Cum Laude from The College of Insurance where he received a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.

Brother Toth was raised by his father in Aurora Grata – Day Star Lodge No. 647 in 1978.  He was serving as Senior Warden in 1982 when an employment transfer necessitated a relocation to Syracuse, NY where he affiliated with Morning Star Lodge No. 524 and Skaneateles Lodge No. 522.  Brother Toth is a Past Master of Morning Star Lodge (1988) and was Assistant Grand Lecturer (2012 – 2016), District Deputy Grand Master (2016 – 2018) of the Onondaga District and Mid-State Regional Assistant Grand Lecturer (2018 – 2025).

He has been active in all of the York Rite bodies having served as High Priest (2012 – 2014) in Charles Platt Chapter No. 247 RAM, Illustrious Master (2016 – 2017) in Central City Council No. 13 Cryptic Masons and Commander (2021 – 2022) of Central City Commandery No, 25 Knights Templar.  In Scottish Rite Freemasonry he has served as Thrice Potent Master (1993-1994) in Central City Lodge of Perfection and Commander-in-Chief (2023 – 2025) of Central City Consistory, Valley of Syracuse He received the Dedicated Service Award in 1994, the Meritorious Service Award in 2018, and was Corroneted a Grand Inspector General (33^rd Degree) in 2023.

Other Masonic activities include: Board of Governors of Shriners Children’s New England – Springfield, MA where he represents Tigris Temple AAONMS and Vice President of Solomon’s Guard (Binghamton) Chapter of the Low Twelve Masonic Riders Association. Invitational Masonic Bodies include: St. Leo’s Conclav, Red Cross of Constantine, Central New York, York Rite College No. 27, and Crusade Priory No. 57 – Knights of the York Cross of Honor.

Brother Toth has two adult sons, Jeremy and Jonathan, who are both resident in the Syracuse area.  In his free time he enjoys riding one of his Harley Davidson motorcycles, hunting, fishing and camping.