M\W\HARDEN M. KEYS JR.

Most Worshipful Harden M. Keys Jr. was the second of three children born to Harden and Marie Keys in Tacoma, WA January 29, 1954.  After graduating from Stadium High School in 1972, he went on to higher education by attending Fort Steilacoom Community College, Tacoma Community College, UW Tacoma Campus and four years at Bates Vocational Technical Institution.  He regularly attends church at New Life Baptist church in Lacey, WA. Washington.

M\W\Keys has a very involved Masonic career to date.  His masonic career began in 1986 when he was initiated, passed and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Egyptian Lodge #44, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F & A M, State of Washington and Jurisdiction.  He was appointed Senior Steward, elected Junior and Senior Warden and eventually elected to the oriental chair as Worshipful Master in 1990.  Under M\W\Keys leadership as Master; his lodge garnered the coveted “Lodge of the Year” honors at the annual communications.

Continuing his Masonic career in Washington State he served as Special District Deputy Grand Master in 1995, District Deputy Grand Master District #2 (1996-2000) Grand Junior Warden (2002) Grand Senior Warden (2002-2004) Deputy Grand Master (2004-2006).  On July 12, 2006 M\W\Keys was elected to the highest honor that can be bestowed in Masonry--Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons, State of Washington and Jurisdiction culminating 20 years of service to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington.  In July 2007 he was re-elected Most Worshipful Grand Master.

M\W\Keys joined Scottish Rite Masonry in 1987 by becoming a member of Cascadian Consistory #75; a Noble of Yemen Temple #152 (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) and elected Illustrious Potentate in 1995.  He is a Past High Priest of Holy Royal Arch Masons; Past Trice Illustrious Master of Royal and Select Masters; and Honorary Past Grand Commander of Great Northwest Commandery #2 Knights Templar.  In 2005 M\W\Harden M. Keys was coronated a Grand Inspectors General of the United Supreme Council, A.A.S.R. (P.H.A) by receiving the Honorary Thirty-third and last degree in Masonry in Chicago, Illinois as a member of the class “Raymond J. Lewis”.