Mason Messer
State Master Councilor
Mason Messer was born on August 14th, 2006 in Katy, Texas. He graduated from ____ High School in May 2025 and is currently enrolled at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Mason has a variety of hobbies. To name a few: game-making, 3D modeling, 3D Printing, working on cars, and reading.
Mason’s journey in DeMolay began on February 7, 2024, when he was initiated in Stephen F. Austin Chapter. Having developed a passion for the organization very quickly, he was soon installed as an officer of the Chapter. He has earned his Number 1 Pin, Lamp of Knowledge for having completed all five Leadership Correspondence Courses, and the Representative DeMolay Award. He installed as Master Councilor on July 18, 2024 and served his term well. In July 2024, he was appointed as State 4th Preceptor. Brother Messer was elected as the 96th State Master Councilor and installed on July 13, 2025.
With a continued sense of service, Sir Knight Messer joined the Chivalric Knights of the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques DeMolay in Albert Pike Priory in 2024.
Continuing his path in the Masonic family, Brother Messer was raised a Master Mason in La Fayette Lodge No. 34. Since then, he has joined Temple Chapter No. 199 and Temple Council No. 137.
Spencer Dupree
Deputy State Master Councilor
August Markle
State Senior Councilor
August Jeffrey Markle was born on November 15th, 2007, in Arlington, Texas to Kimberlee and Jeffrey Markle. He is currently a Senior at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas. During his junior high years, he served as the school mascot and was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society where he served as the Reporter.
Currently, August spends most of his time as an actor for his High School Theatre program and was inducted into the International Thespian Society on April 15, 2024. August, with his cast- and crewmates, advanced to Bi-District with the most recent One Act Play, and at his Theatre banquet he won best featured performer in a play. August also just recently became the Improv Captain for his schools improv group and is also serving as a Student Content Creator. August also enjoys engaging in many DeMolay activities and events. Such as visiting chapters across the state and meeting new people every single state event. He also enjoys hanging out with his friends and family and making fond memories with them.
Brother Markle was initiated into H. Malvern Marks Chapter No. 4297 on December 5, 2019. He earned numerous merit bars and was awarded his lamp of knowledge for completing all five of his LCCs. He was installed as Master Councilor of his Chapter in August 2022. He has earned his PMC-MSA, Representative DeMolay award, Founders Membership Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Chevalier. His love for the order is conveyed through his many performances of Ceremony Of Light his personal favorite ceremony. At the State Conclave held in 2023, he won 1st place in the Novice Division Ceremony of Light. He followed that with 1st place in the Standard Division in 2024.
Sir Knight Markle was invested in the Order of Knighthood at the 2024 Conclave.
Brother Markle was appointed to serve as the State 2nd Preceptor under State Master Councilor Tyler Copenhaver for 2022-2023. At the 2023 Conclave, he was appointed to serve as the District Deputy State Master Councilor of District 2 under State Master Councilor Kyle Villanueva. On July 14, 2024, he was installed as the State Junior Councilor for the Texas DeMolay Association. On July 13, 2025, he was installed as the State Senior Councilor for the Texas DeMolay Association.
Zachary Miller
State Junior Councilor
Zachary Alan Miller was born on August 18th, 2009, in Houston, Texas to Krista and Alan Miller. He is currently a Sophomore at Divine Savior Academy – Sienna Campus. During his academic journey, Zachary has been inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and has served on Student Council four times, including two terms as President. He plays on his high school football team and he was voted Rookie of the Year his freshman year for Track and Field, where he competes in both shot put and discus.
Outside of school, Zachary enjoys spending time outdoors playing football and basketball with friends. He is an active member of the F3 workout group—"Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith"—where he was given the nickname Old Soul, a name that perfectly captures his personality. A life-long history buff, Zachary enjoys visiting historical sites and is an avid collector of antiques, with items dating as far back as the Revolutionary War.
Brother Miller was initiated into John Wayne Chapter No. 3667 in Alvin, Texas on November 13, 2021. From the moment he joined, Zachary dove into DeMolay with great enthusiasm. He delivered his obligations at the first meeting following the holidays, completed all five of his LCCs, and earned his Lamp of Knowledge and Representative DeMolay Award in 2022. He served as Master Councilor of his Chapter from May to November 2023 and received his PMC-MSA the same year.
At the 2023 Conclave, Zachary was appointed to serve as the District Deputy State Master Councilor of District 5 by State Master Councilor Kyle Villanueva. At Conclave 2024, he was honored to be appointed State Senior Deacon by State Master Councilor Peter Luke. Most recently, at the 2025 Conclave, Zachary was elated to be elected State Junior Councilor of the Texas DeMolay Association. He is truly honored and excited to serve Texas DeMolay and his fellow brothers this year.
Visiting chapters and meeting DeMolays from across the state has been one of the highlights of Zachary’s DeMolay experience, and he looks forward to continuing that tradition—creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Eryn Vandewater
State Sweetheart
Eryn MacKae Vandewater was born on March 26th, 2010, in Georgetown, Texas. She is currently a rising sophomore at Dickinson High School, in Dickinson, Texas. Here, Eryn participates in several extra-curricular activities. She is a past Co-Captain of the Dickinson Emeralds Dance Team. She currently plays on the Lady Gators Soccer Team and serves as a Greenhand officer for the Dickinson FFA Chapter. She plans to use her experience in livestock show and judging to achieve her dream of becoming a Large Animal Veterinarian. Additionally, she is also a Past Worthy Advisor of Pearland Assembly #337, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, where she has been an active member for over 5 years.
Before she was old enough to join the Sweetheart Court, Eryn attended many DeMolay meetings and events, mostly because of her older brother who is now a PMC of John Wayne Chapter. Because of this, she quickly developed a strong interest in the organization. After attending her first Government Day in 2021, it quickly became her favorite annual DeMolay event.
In May 2022, Eryn was installed as John Wayne no. 3667’s Chapter Duchess and served in this position until November 2023. Shortly after, she was installed as the Chapter Sweetheart and has gracefully filled this role ever since. Throughout this time, she diligently fulfilled her duties by helping with fundraisers, attending meetings and installations, as well as completing all 5 LCCs, earning her The Lamp of Knowledge. Eryn cherishes every one of these memories because it ultimately sparked her passion for Texas DeMolay.
One of Eryn’s biggest aspirations was to become the State Sweetheart. After her installation as Chapter Sweetheart in May 2025, she continued to work toward her dream. Finally, at Texas DeMolay’s 2025 Conclave, her desire to support Texas DeMolay eventually paid off, and her dream came true. Eryn is truly honored for the opportunity to serve with her brothers across the state of Texas, and intends on making a positive impact throughout the 2025-2026 year.
KyleVillanueva
State Illustrious Knight Commander
Kyle William Villanueva was born on February 4, 2006, in Houston, Texas to Marlon and Djoanna Villanueva. He is currently a rising college sophomore who will be majoring in accounting at the University of Texas at Austin. For many years of his early life, he participated in learning how to play the piano as well as taking after-school classes at Kumon to improve his math and reading skills. Furthermore, he took Taekwondo classes from Eternal Martial Arts starting at age 4 and at just 8 years old, he earned his black belt and shortly thereafter, he earned his 1st degree black belt. During his junior high years, he was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
In high school, Kyle spent most of his time partaking in both school and DeMolay activities. He actively participated in UIL speech and debate, the YMCA's Youth and Government program, Interact, which is a school sponsored community service organization, and DECA. He was also in the marching band as a tuba player. In his junior year of high school, Kyle was inducted into the High School National Honor Society. In his senior year he earned a 5, the highest score possible, in multiple AP exams. All of his efforts during high school culminated in his acceptance to the University of Texas at Austin, where he will be attending this fall to further his academic journey. During his freshman year in college, he became actively involved on campus, joining organizations such as Texas ABSA, University Finance Association, Texas Capital Collective, and the Filipino
Students Association. He also was an Equity Research Analyst Intern for Westlake Securities in the fall.
Brother Villanueva was initiated into John Wayne Chapter No. 3667 on June 16, 2018. He earned numerous merit bars and was awarded his Lamp of Knowledge for completing all five of
his LCCs. He was installed as Master Councilor of his Chapter in May of 2019 and served two consecutive terms. He has earned both his PMC-MSA as well as his Representative DeMolay.
Moreover, he has been designated as a Chevalier. His love for the order is conveyed through his many performances of Flower Talk, Fourth Section, Ceremony of Light and Magnificent 7, just to name
a few of the many ceremonies he performs. He has repeatedly won the Fourth Section competition, presiding as Master Councilor, at State Conclave and at the Frank Marshall Championship
Tournament. Furthermore, he was the state champion in Flower Talk competition and the 4-peat state champion in the Magnificent 7 competition. He also enjoys engaging in many DeMolay activities,
such as visiting chapters across Texas, presiding as the Installing Officer during installations, and helping initiate new members. He also enjoys quality memories with his family and friends.
Brother Villanueva was invested in the Order of Knighthood in November of 2022 and was elected to serve as the Squire Commander of San Jacinto Priory shortly thereafter. From September 2023 to
March 2024, he served as the Illustrious Knight Commander of San Jacinto Priory and was awarded with the Past Illustrious Knight Commander Meritorious Service Award (PIKC-MSA) for his
outstanding service. He has also assisted with the state investitures at every Conclave since his investiture.
He was appointed to serve as District Deputy State Master Councilor of District 5 under then State Master Councilor Justin Hancock. In the summer of 2021, he was elected by the Texas DeMolay to
serve as the State Senior Councilor. On July 9, 2022, he was elected and installed as the Deputy State Master Councilor of Texas DeMolay. On July 15, 2023, he was elected and installed as the 94th State
Master Councilor of the Texas DeMolay Association. On July 14, 2024, he was installed as the Deputy Illustrious Knight Commander of the Texas State Priory. On July 13, 2025, Sir Knight Kyle
William Villanueva was installed as the 70th State Illustrious Knight Commander of the Texas State Priory
Corwin Campbell
Deputy State Illustrious Knight Commander
Bio coming soon.
Samantha Melear
State Priory Queen
Bio coming soon.
