Daniel R. Hotchkiss
Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden
Right Worshipful Brother Hotchkiss’ introduction to Masonry began upon his initiation into the Order of DeMolay in Goffstown, NH. He is Past Master Councilor of Goffstown Chapter and was raised to the rank and dignity of Chevalier for his service to the Chapter and NH DeMolay. In his later DeMolay years, Dan joined White Mountain Priory and was active assisting and travelling with state officers. As a Senior DeMolay Dan was honored to become an active member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor and continues to serve New Hampshire DeMolay in various capacities, including Treasurer of the Grand Lodge NH DeMolay Foundation.
His DeMolay advisors, RW Brother Peter Steckowych and Worshipful Brother Charles “Bud” Cate, both Past Masters and members of Bible Lodge No. 27 in Goffstown, mentored him during his young DeMolay time and provided him the inspiration to become a Mason. Dan joined Bible Lodge No. 27 in May 1987 and rose quickly through the chairs, his DeMolay experience providing him the tools necessary to succeed in Lodge. Dan was installed Worshipful Master of Bible Lodge in January 1992 and would go on to serve the Lodge in that capacity several more times. Dan received the Major General John Sullivan Distinguished Service Medal in Bronze from his Lodge in April 2000 and guided the members of Bible Lodge No. 27 through its successful merger with Lafayette Lodge #41 in November 2010. In 2013, Right Worshipful Hotchkiss was humbled by his Lodge when he received the Major General John Sullivan Distinguished Service medal in Silver in 2013.
Dan continued and expanded his Masonic journey by joining the York Rite bodies in June 2010; the Scottish Rite in 2014 and Bektash Shrine in January 2014. Dan is a charter member of New Hampshire College Societas Rosicruciana In Civitatibus Foederatis (Chartered in 2009) and is currently serving as Celebrant of the College. Right Worshipful Hotchkiss is a Past Sovereign Master of John Harris Council #458 Allied Masonic Degrees and is a member of York Rite Profile College No. 100. Dan has served on the Board of Trustees for NH MasoniCare since 2011. Right Worshipful Hotchkiss was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of NH in May 2011 where he served two years before being appointed Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire in May 2013 by Most Worshipful Brother Stewart L Aronson.
Right Worshipful Brother Hotchkiss was born and raised in Goffstown, NH, graduating from Goffstown High School in 1983. Dan attended New Hampshire College, now Southern New Hampshire University, where he graduated magna cum laude in May 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Dan worked for Nathan Wechsler & Company, CPA’s in Concord, NH for over 14 years where he earned his certification as a Certified Public Accountant. Dan is currently employed as the Controller at The Hodges Companies, a property management and development firm in Concord, NH.
Dan resides in Weare, NH with his wife of 30 years, April, a Past Worthy Advisor of Goffstown Assembly No. 22, IORG in Goffstown. Dan and April have two daughters, Kendra and Jordyn, both of whom are Past Worthy Advisors of Goffstown Assembly No. 22 and have served as Grand Officers of Grand Assembly of NH, IORG. As a resident of Weare since 1998, Dan served as Treasurer for the Weare Athletic Club for several years and volunteered his time to coach both basketball and softball for town recreational league teams for over 10 years.
