Baltimore, Maryland · Oasis of Baltimore
Temple Leadership
Jerusalem Temple No. 4 is guided by elected and appointed officers who serve with distinction, upholding the traditions of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine — Prince Hall Affiliated.
Servant Leaders
The officers of Jerusalem Temple No. 4 are elected and appointed annually by the membership of the Temple. They serve as stewards of our fraternal traditions, our community mission, and the welfare of every Noble in the Oasis of Baltimore.
Officer names and photos are placeholders. The Temple will supply current officer information before launch.
Illustrious Potentate
Illustrious Potentate Jerry T. Witcher, 33°
133rd Illustrious Potentate
Jerusalem Temple No. 4, A.E.A.O.N.M.S.
2026
The Illustrious Potentate Noble Jerry T. Witcher 33° serves as the presiding officer and chief executive of Jerusalem Temple No. 4, A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Elected annually by the membership, the Potentate leads the Temple in its fraternal, charitable, and civic mission in the Oasis of Baltimore.
The Divan
Elected officers of Jerusalem Temple No. 4
Chief Rabban
Noble Vincent Rawlings Jr.
The Chief Rabban serves as the first officer of the Divan and presides in the absence of the Illustrious Potentate.
Assistant Rabban
Noble Lolando Hamilton
The Assistant Rabban serves as the second officer of the Divan and supports the Chief Rabban in Temple governance.
High Priest & Prophet
Noble Jerrod Baker
The High Priest & Prophet is responsible for the ceremonial and ritualistic work of the Temple.
Oriental Guide
Noble William Hairston
The Oriental Guide assists in the initiation of new Nobles and guides candidates through the Shrine degree.
Recorder
Noble Odell W. Wilson, HPP
The Recorder maintains the official records of the Temple, manages correspondence, and oversees membership administration.
Treasurer
Noble Eric Hull
The Treasurer is responsible for the financial management and fiscal oversight of Jerusalem Temple No. 4.
Appointed Officers
Appointed officers and committee chairs of Jerusalem Temple No. 4
1st Ceremonial Master
Noble Vance Chambliss
2nd Ceremonial Master
Noble Fred Phillips
Captain of the Guard
Noble Kip Hall
Outer Guard
Noble DeSazeo Johnson
Marshal
Noble Dr. John Bullock
Advisor to the Daughters
Noble Reginald Pate, PP
Asst. Advisor to the Daughters
Noble Marvin Council, PP
1st Assistant Treasurer
Noble Kevin Sanders, HPP
1st Assistant Recorder
Noble Timothy J. Ames, PP
2nd Assistant Treasurer
HPIP Bouveia Porter
2nd Assistant Recorder
Noble Rickey Hackett, HPP
3rd Assistant Treasurer
Noble Ray Smith
Aide de Camp
HPIP Jack L. Jones
Webmaster
Noble James Courtney II
Imperial Officers
Members of Jerusalem Temple No. 4 serving at the Imperial level
Imperial Deputy of the Desert
HPIP Anthony D. Thorpe
HPIP Anthony D. Thorpe serves as Imperial Deputy of the Desert of Maryland, representing the Desert at the Imperial level of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine.
Imperial Deputy of the Oasis
Noble Donald Smith, PP
Noble Donald Smith, PP, serves as Imperial Deputy of the Oasis of Baltimore, representing the Oasis at the Imperial level of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine.