Kora’s Leadership Team

Kora is very fortunate to have the outstanding leadership team it has. View all of Kora’s different leaders below.

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2026’s Divan Members

Michael S. Robitaille

Potentate

Michael resides in the small town of Lisbon, Maine, where he has resided since 1971 after his father’s retirement from the US Navy. He met his wife, Lolita, while in high school, and they have

Frank P. Welch, Jr

Chief Rabban

A lifelong resident of Maine, Frank grew up in Lewiston and is currently residing in Minot with his wife Pam (Marcotte), Bernese Mountain Dog Remington (Remy) and cats Allister and Snoop. He has two adult

Barry Irish

Assistant Rabban

A lifelong resident of Maine, Barry Irish grew up in the town of Gorham, the son of a self- employed carpenter. While growing up Barry joined his father building and remodeling homes in the greater Portland area, while

Ryan W. Sherman

High Priest and Prophet

Ryan and his wife Renee live in Wales on the family land that Ryan is the 7th generation to reside at the property. Ryan is a high school graduate where his tendency towards leadership started

Benjamin J. Weisner

Oriental Guide

Ben grew up in New Gloucester and now resides in Wales with his wife, Cassidy, and their son, Gabriel. He attended Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, graduating with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. There he

Steven Peterson

Recorder

Steve was born and raised in Lewiston, graduating from Lewiston High School in 1989, and then attended the University of Maine at Orono, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Returned to Lewiston/Auburn,

Paul D. Gardner

Treasurer

Illustrious Sir Paul Gardner served as Potentate in 2024 and was installed as Kora’s Treasurer in 2025. He became a Noble at Kora in 2012. He is a member of the Kora Crazy Cops, Kora

Andy Caron

First Ceremonial Master

Andy resides in Topsham, Maine, with his wife Claire in an area affectionately known by family as “the compound” due to the close-knit Caron clan that surrounds us. He was raised in Topsham and holds

Michael Klick

2nd Ceremonial Master

Michael Klick, of Wales, Maine, is serving as the Captain of the Guard for Kora Shrine. Michael was raised a Master Mason in Rabboni Lodge in Auburn, Maine in 1997. He is currently a member

Bo Clark

Marshal

I am a lifelong resident of Clinton, where I reside with my wife of 18 years, Elizabeth. We have two children, Jocelyn (15) and Carter (10). I am a graduate of Lawrence High School and

David A. Bucknam

Captain of the Guard

David Bucknam currently resides in the Town of Oakland, where he and his wife of 33 years, Jody Bucknam, built their home and raised their two sons, Logan Bucknam and Kyle Bucknam. David grew up

Gene L. Tanguay

Chaplain

Gene Tanguay grew up in the shadows of Mount Washington in Berlin, New Hampshire. He graduated from New Hampshire Technical College in Berlin, NH, with an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electricity. In 1986, he took