About Evan
Tell us about yourself
I am married to my wife Susan who I met when we were in college. This year we will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. I have two adult children, my son who is 31 and my daughter who is 28. Outside of Masonry, I am a huge live music fan, especially for the Dave Mathews Band. I've been to over 50 concerts and counting. I'm also a big Boston sports fan and this summer, I will be a volunteer working at the FIFA World Cup here in Boston.
How long have you been a member of Rabboni Lodge?
I joined in 2016 and will have completed 10 years this June. I started out very happy to sit on the sidelines but knew I wanted to be active. I decided to step up and become an officer in 2024 because I saw a need and wanted to contribute to the success of Rabboni Lodge.
What brought you to Freemasonry?
I was told my grandfather was a Mason and a Shriner so had positive vibes from an early age. In 2016 when my mother was at a Masonic healthcare facility in Pennsylvania, I spent a lot of time driving back and forth and kept hearing radio commercials. I went to an open house and here we are.
What does being a Mason mean to you in one sentence?
Being part of a group of people with similar interests and values - knowing I will have their back and they will have mine.
What do you do for work?
I work in Marketing in the education and nonprofit space though right now I am between jobs.
Where are you from originally?
I was born in NY but moved to San Diego, CA when I was 11 years old. I spent almost 15 years in California for school and then college before moving with my wife for her job to Minnesota. We stayed there for five years before moving to the Boston area where we've been now for 26 years.
In his own words
Who in the lodge has had the biggest influence on you and why?
There are a few people that have been a big influence including RW Rich Ryder and Bro. Joe Greif who passed away a few years ago. Their friendship and support has been really meaningful and made me feel welcome from day 1.
What is a piece of advice you find yourself giving most often?
It has to be given carefully because in the heat of the moment it may not be well received but basically, "Take a deep breath, pause for a moment, then think about the situation before reacting. It's always better to reflect before responding off the cuff."
What is something you believe that most people would disagree with?
I don't like cheese (other than on pizza etc.) and most people seem to love cheese of all kinds.