Jonathan (Jon) Whitaker joined Elvetham Lodge No.4013 in 1987 and was Master in 1993 and 2013. He served as a Provincial Steward (1995), Provincial Junior Warden in 2000, then as a Group Area Representative (2005-11). He was appointed an Assistant Provincial Grand Master in 2011, then as Deputy Provincial Grand Master in 2018. Jon was appointed Provincial Grand Master in 2020. At Grand Lodge he serves as Deputy President of the Board and a member of the Grand Masters Council. Jon is an active member of the Companion Orders. He has worked as an HR professional throughout his career and still undertakes part time consultancy. He volunteers for the Magistracy, St John Ambulance and ex-Service organisations. Jon is a Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire and currently the High Sheriff.
David was initiated into Vectensian Lodge No.7852, Ryde, IoW in 1982 and was installed as Master in 1993. He was appointed a Provincial Grand Steward in 1993 and was invested as Master of the Stewards’ Lodge in 2004. David was appointed Group rep for the Isle of Wight, followed by appointment to Assistant Provincial Grand Master with responsibility for forming the Solent Area in 2012. David was appointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master in 2020. A retired engineer and Motor Trader David is the Chairman of Bembridge Garage ltd.
Ian was initiated into The Elizabethan Lodge No.7262 in January 1980 and was Master in 1996. He was Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies for 10 years from 2010 and was appointed Assistant Provincial Grand Master in 2021. He was a business risk consultant prior to retirement.