Leadership

Illustrious Sir Jordan Settle was raised a Master Mason in Mountain Lodge No. 281 in Altoona, Pennsylvania and served in a number of chairs including Worshipful Master in 2015.

In 2010, he became a member of Jaffa Shriners in Altoona, Pennsylvania and served as the temple’s Potentate in 2019.  Since becoming a Shriner, Jordan has been an active member of his unit, Jaffa Mounted Patrol, as well as various Jaffa committees.  Jordan is a life member of the Jaffa Legion of Honor and a proud ‘Shrine Legacy’ with his father Bill, brother Jacob, and brother-in-laws David and Evan. He is also an Artisan in the Order of Quetzalcoatl, Colotic Misztli No. 91 and an officer in the Royal Order of Jesters, Altoona Court No. 70.

Jordan is a life member in Mountain Royal Arch Chapter No. 189, Mountain Council No. 9, and Mountain Commandery No. 10 also located in Altoona, PA. He is a Past President and member-in-perpetuity of National Sojourners in Mountain Chapter No. 564 and a member of the Heroes of ’76.  He is also a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Chief Logan Forest No. 131.

Jordan is a 32° member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Altoona, N.M.J. and serves as an officer in the Altoona Lodge of Perfection, 4°-14° and the Knights of St. Andrew – Altoona Clan. He participates as a cast member in the 22°, 29° and the 31°.

In his life outside of Freemasonry, Jordan is a shareholder and Executive Vice President of Defenshield, Inc., a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of bullet, blast, and fragmentation protection systems. Prior to joining Defenshield, Jordan served as a Captain in the United States Army on active duty. He deployed three times; once in a combat-support role in the Republic of Korea and twice in support of combat operations in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom VII and IX. His military awards include the Bronze Star as well as a commendation from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Jordan is a member of the Board of Directors of AMED Medical Emergency Department Authority where he serves as it’s Treasurer, Vice Chairmen of Sweat For Vets, Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors for Penn-Mont Academy, a private Montessori school located in Duncansville, PA where he serves on their finance committee.

Jordan resides in Altoona, Pennsylvania with his Lady Tiffany and their two daughters Hayden and Logan. When not at soccer, dance or theater practice they enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Jordan can be reached at jordan.w.settle@gmail.com.

Randall joined Jaffa Shriners in 2003 and has been active since he joined.  Randy is a member of the Provost Guard, Antique and Classic Car Club, The Q, Jaffa Kiddie Christmas Club, Athletic Club, Jaffa Bowlers and a charter member of the Mountain City Shiners.  He was also a member of the Hillbilly Clan, Jaffa Campers and Jaffa Cruisers. He was assistant Circus Chairman for 3 years and has been chairman of the Jaffa Sportsman’s Raffle (formerly Jaffa Gun Raffle).  He has also been very active with the Sports Show, Beer & Wine Festival, Craft Show and the numerous chicken/rib dinners at Jaffa.  Randy was elected to the Jaffa Shrine Board of Directors in 2020.

Randy is an active member of Logan Lodge No. 490 he has served as Trustee for his Lodge Hall Association since 2017.  He is also a member of the York Rite and Scottish Rite bodies.

Randy has been a lifelong resident of Logan Township in Blair County.  In 1988, Randy has married the former Sylvia Lee with whom he has two sons, Ryan and Zachary, who are also Masons and Jaffa Shriners.

You can contact Randy at rcolyer101@yahoo.com.

Jim was born in Spangler, Pa and moved to Altoona in 1960. Jim is currently employed at Ward Transport and Logistics for 31 years as the Telecommunications Manager.

Jim is a member of Logan Lodge #490 F. &A.M. in Altoona. He is a member of the Jaffa Drum and Bugle Corp. Jim was a member of the Jaffa Oriental Band where he held many offices. In 2012, Jim also served as President of the Mid Atlantic Shrine Oriental Band Association. He has been on the Appointed Divan for the past 6 years and was elected as an Imperial Representative in 2016 and 2017. He also is Controller for the Jaffa Shrine Circus Concessions.

Jim is married to the former Deborah Rutherford. They have one son, Christopher, who is also a member of Jaffa Shrine.

David joined Jaffa Shriners in Spring of 2010. He is a member of the Jaffa Calliope Clown Unit, the Cove Shrine Club, and Jaffa’s newest club, the Mountain City Shiners. He is a Past President of the Jaffa Young Nobles Club. David has served on many of the committees at Jaffa and is a past Chairman of the Membership Committee. In 2018 David was elected to the Jaffa
Shriners Board of Directors.

As well as being a proud Jaffa Shriner, David is involved in many other areas of Masonry. He is a Past Master of Woodbury Lodge #539 in Roaring Spring. He is a member in the York Rite bodies, as well as the Scottish Rite bodies where he serves in the Consistory line.

A lifelong resident of Blair County, David currently resides in Duncansville, PA with his wife Traci and daughter Alexis. They attend the historic St. Patrick’s church in Newry.

David can be reached at: davidedodsonjr@gmail.com