Paul D. Gardner

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 Kraftsman, and Kora Kampers, and served as Chairman of the Membership Committee. Paul joined the Kora leadership team in 2019, after being appointed as First Ceremonial Master by Illustrious Rick Hersom.

Paul joined Ashlar Lodge #105 in Auburn and was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in June 1997. He served as Worshipful Master in 2002 and 2005, and has been Treasurer since 2006. Paul is a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and served as Thrice Potent Master of Lewiston Lodge of Perfection in 2007. He was the District Deputy Grand Master for the 23rd Masonic District from 2018 through 2020.

Paul is a KCBS Certified Barbecue Judge and participates in Kora’s annual Kare for Kids BBQ Competition.

Paul Gardner is a native of Lewiston/Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School and Bates College. Paul owns Nadeau’s Refrigeration, HVAC, and Plumbing in Auburn. He and Lady Michelle have three children and ten grandchildren, and currently reside in Gray.