Mark Clark was installed as Master of
Kadosh of the Des
Moines Consistory on December 10, 2008. Mark was born June 2, 1958. He attended the Des
Moines schools and graduated
from Des
Moines East High School in 1976. He obtained a
Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Drake University – 1980
Mark was Raised to the Degree of a Master Mason in Capital Lodge #110 in the summer of 1976. He holds dual member with
Moingona Lodge #633
Mark served as Senior Deacon of Capital Lodge in Mid-1980’s. Because of family and other commitments got in the way he had to drop out of the line. He figured he would go back and finish up when things eased up. (still the plan)
Mark joined the Des
Moines Scottish Rite in November of 1976. He joined the Council of
Kadosh Line and served in the following offices; 2
nd Lt. Commander, 1999-2004; 1st Lt. Commander 2005-2008. He became Master of
Kadosh for 2009. Mark
received his
KCCH – 10-16-1989 and his 33° -- 10/03/2001
(Interesting note, I think Bill Clark and Mark Clark are the first “two brothers” to both become Master of
Kadosh, and Bill as a past Master of
Kadosh, installed Mark Clark this December.)
Mark was a member of the Jerry
Marsengill York Rite Class and remains a member of the Rite.
Other Masonic Bodies
Member Shrine – November 1976
Senior
DeMolayPresident, IA
DeMolay Foundation
Member, IA Charitable Masonic Foundation (formerly SR Charitable and Ed Foundation)
Past Board of Director, Scottish Rite Park 1993-2008
Professional Life:
Mark has been involved with his family business during and after graduating from college, and currently serves as the President of Electronic Engineering Co., a wireless communications provider which sells and services two way radios, E911 consoles, Public safety equipment, pagers and cellular phones. Electronic Engineering has offices in a dozen cities, and employees 150 people.
Mark is divorced, and has three children,
Lydia Clark - 22, graduate of
Denison University
Glenn Clark – 20, junior at
Grinnell College
Wesley Clark – 16, sophomore, Roosevelt High School
Ms. Katie Roth is a very special friend.
Hobbies/ Travels
Mark enjoys volunteerism and his family. He enjoys an occasional barley/hops beverage with friends. He is active in Young President’s Organization (
YPO); Region Chair for the Central United States. Past President of East High Alumni Association and
EHS Foundation. He is also active in College Fraternity Alumni Assn, Phi Delta Theta.
Marks plans for 2009 include continuing the great works and plans of his predecessors. He wants to enhance communication and information provided to members. He wants to find the interests and passions of members, and match them with opportunities within and without the Scottish Rite.
Mark says:
At the Scottish Rite, we attempt to blend together pieces of philosophy with ritual, demonstrated by plays and stories; fraternity and brotherhood through fellowship; and better relationships with food, drink, and social gatherings.
As no man is an island, we recognize that we will be better men, fathers, sons, brothers, and husbands, as we associate with others, living, learning, sharing and growing together.
instructed to reshape ourselves and our thinking into charity, self-control, and success i.e. to be a peacemaker. The apron of the 6th degree is white and red, with Hebrew letters YOD HEH in the center and a small triangle containing the Hebrew letters (clockwise from top) BETH, NUN, and SHIN. The gold triangle with the same three letters inscribed is the jewel that represents this degree.
