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Council Officers • 2026-2027

These Knights have been elected by their peers to lead the council this Columbian year, which runs from July 1st through June 30th. There's also a listing of Council Committees.

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Chaplain
(Appointed Position)

Rev. Dat Nguyen

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Grand Knight
Al Pavot Jr.

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Deputy Grand Knight
Tim Hutchison
 
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Chancellor
Todd Acker
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Warden
Edwin Tonkin

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Recorder
Jason Nielsen
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Treasurer
Ken Lazier, Jr.

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Advocate
Rudy Quijance

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Inside Guard
John Conroy
 
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Outside Guard
Martin Dolciamore

 
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Trustee (3 year)
Frank Benko
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Trustee (2 year)
Andrew T. Lenz, Jr.
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Trustee (1 year)
Tim Proulx

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Financial Secretary
(Appointed Position)

Jeff Knapp

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Lecturer
(Appointed Position)

 
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Other Key Figures:

Council Membership Director
Jeff Knapp

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District Deputy
Ken Lazier, Jr.
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Knights of Columbus Insurance Agent
Pablo Contreras
(559) 270-1765
pablo.contreraskofcorg

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