Mark A. Elder

Mark has been married to Kelly since 2004, they attend Mercy Road Church Northeast in Fortville, Indiana. He has been a career firefighter since 1991 and served as a reserve police officer for 19 years. He has a Masters of Science in Occupation Safety and Health, and a Bachelors of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology.
Mark was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in 2003 as a member of Hamilton Lodge #533, served as Worshipful Master in 2015 and Secretary from 2017-2020. Mark was a charter member of Noble Masonic Lodge and served as its first treasurer for two years. Mark transferred to Fortville Lodge in 2022 and is serving as its Worshipful Master in 2023. Mark joined the Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine in 2009 and has served as club president of several clubs including the Firemen’s Club, Police Club and Past Masters Club. Mark joined Noblesville York Rite in 2011 and is a Past High Priest, Past Illustrious Master and Past Eminent Commander. Mark became a plural member of Greenfield York Rite in 2021 and has served as High Priest in 2022 and 2023.
Mark was awarded the Knight York Cross of Honor in 2022 in Robert A. Woods Priory No. 62. 
Other Memberships include:
Marvin L. Isley York Rite College No. 129
Saints John Council No. 541 Allied Masonic Degrees
Indiana Council No. 15 Knight Masons 
Prather Council No. 125 Knight Masons
Schofield Lodge 1818 U.D.
Fishers Chapter #446 Order of the Eastern Star
Indiana Past Commanders Association
Grand Council Order of High Priesthood of Indiana
Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill, Cumberland Road #122.
Lawrence V. Kaminsky Commandery No. 500