Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest (2022 – 2023)
Companion Charles R. Robertson was born in 1980 in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria, and Kendall College in Evanston.
He is married to Melody Robertson and their 16 year old daughter, Lauren, is currently serving as Honored Queen of Bethel #55 – Job’s Daughters in Pekin, 4th Messenger of Bethel #48 – Job’s Daughters in Joliet, and was just elected Grand Bethel Junior Princess for Illinois Job’s Daughters. They currently reside in Pontiac, IL.
Worshipful Brother Robertson was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on June 19, 2002, at Frank N. Nicol Lodge No. 1170 AF&AM in Creve Coeur. WB Robertson served as Worshipful Master of his lodge in 2006, 2007, and 2020.
Companion Robertson was advanced to the degree of Mark Master on August 28, 2008, and exalted a Holy Royal Arch Mason on August 29, 2008 at Pekin Chapter No. 25 in Pekin. He served as the Excellent High Priest in 2010 and is the current secretary. He is a dual member of Admiration Chapter #282 in Homer. In 2014, Companion Robertson was appointed as District Deputy Grand High Priest. He obtained his 1st Level Ritual Certification in May of 2014. He was appointed Grand Master of the Second Veil in 2015 and was elected Grand Royal Arch Captain in July 2016.
Companion Robertson was greeted as a Select Master in 2009 at Pekin Council No. 23 of Cryptic Masons in Pekin. He served as the Thrice Illustrious Master in 2011 and is the current recorder. In 2019, Companion Robertson was made a Knight of Ish Sodi and received the Grand Council Youth Leadership Award. SK Robertson was dubbed and created a Knight of the Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple in 2008 at Blaney Commandery No. 5 in Tremont. He served as the Eminent Commander in 2012, recorder from 2013 – 2022, and was elected Eminent Commander for 2023.
Companion Robertson joined Central Illinois York Rite College No. 42, currently serving as Primate; is a member of the Red Cross of Constantine, St. Helena Conclave currently serving as Junior General; Past Sovereign Master of Illini Council No. 347 Allied Masonic Degrees; Earl of Torell Council No. 24 Knight Masons currently serving as Director of Ceremonies; a member of Illinois Priory No. 11 KYCH; and a member of Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests – Grand Preceptor’s Tabernacle A.
Brother Robertson, MSA was created a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Freemason and Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret in 2014 in the Valley of Peoria, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He received his MSA in 2020. He is currently Senior Warden of the Rose Croix line, Chairman of the Valley’s Membership Committee, and Director of the Works for the Valley.
Brother Robertson became a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Mystic Tie Chapter No. 245 in 2013. He is a Past Worthy Patron and currently serves as Treasurer of his chapter.
“Dad” Robertson is currently serving as Chapter Chairman for Fides Chapter, Order of DeMolay in Peoria. He received the Cross of Honor in 2016 and the Honorary Legion of Honor in 2017
“Uncle” Charles is currently serving as Associate Bethel Guardian for Bethel # 55 – Job’s Daughters in Pekin and was elected Grand Outer Guard of the Grand Guardian Council of Illinois in 2023. He received the Distinguished Order of Job’s Daughter Award in 2023.
A chef by trade with experience in fine dining and country club cuisine, Chef Charles started his teaching career in Culinary Arts at Illinois Central College in 2004. Chef Charles currently serves as Program Chair/Professor of the Culinary Arts Institute.