C. Michael Watson of Ohio was installed Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of The United States of America at the Annual Session in Alexandria, Virginia on February 13, 2010. Brother Watson is a Master Mason of West Milton, Ohio Lodge #577 and served the Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1978. He served the Grand Lodge of Ohio as District Deputy Grand Master from 1989-1991. In 1991 he was appointed as Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. After advancing through the Grand Lodge line, in 1997 he was elected and installed Grand Master of Masons in Ohio. Brother Watson has provided service and leadership within appendent orders of the Masonic Fraternity as follows: *Brother Watson has served Ohio DeMolay as Executive Officer from 1999-2003. He has served on and chaired various International Committees including membership and Fraternal Relations. He is a Frank S. Land Fellow I & II for DeMolay International and an Honorary Legion of Honor. He served as Grand Master, DeMolay International 2008-2009 and is a Knight Grand Cross. *Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ—Honorary Member Supreme Council, 33rd Degree. *Valley of Dayton, Ohio, AASR NMJ—Past Sovereign Prince and Trustee Emeritus of the Valley. *Antioch Shrine, AAONMS, Dayton, Ohio—ROJ Court #10, Past Masters Unit. *Ormus Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R. *Royal Order of Scotland. *Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine—Holy Grail Conclave, Charlemagne Conclave Past Sovereign. *Allied Masonic Degrees—Thomas Smith Webb Chapter, Alpha Council Past Sovereign Master, KGC. *Knight Masons of the USA—Irish Council Past Excellent Chief; Grand Council Knight Masons of the USA Grand Senior Knight. *Order of the Eastern Star—Sharon Chapter #132 Past Worthy Patron. *National Sojourners. *Order of the Amaranth. *Franklin Chapter, RAM. *Franklin Council, R&S Masons. *Coleman Commandery; St. George Commandery Knights Templar—Past Commander; Knight Commander of the Temple, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests. *Miami Valley York Rite College, Order of the Purple Cross. *Masonic Societas Rosicrucruciana In Civitatibus Federatis—9th Grade, KGC. Brother Watson Graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in Technology. He received an Honorable Discharge as a non-commissioned officer from the United States Marine Corps. He is a member of other community and civic organizations. He and his wife attend the United Methodist Church. Brother Watson resides in Troy, Ohio with his wife, Brenda. They have two grown sons and four grandchildren. He presently serves as Grand Secretary of The Grand Lodge of Ohio.