Ill. Craig Alan Kennedy, MSA, of Springfield, Illinois, is a member of the Valley of Springfield (IL), where he served as Valley Secretary. As a member of the Stephen A. Douglas Chapter Order of DeMolay, he served as Master Councilor in 1976, received the degree of Chevalier in 1978, and Active Legion of Honor in 1988. He was raised a Master Mason in Springfield Lodge No. 4, serving as Worshipful Master (1987) and Deputy Grand Secretary (1982-1984). Ill. Brother Kennedy served as Thrice Potent Master for the Valley of Springfield Lodge of Perfection from 2007-2009. In addition, he served as Commander in Chief for Springfield Consistory from 2018-2020. Ill. Brother Kennedy received the Meritorious Service Award (MSA) in 2009 and received his 33° in 2015 in Indianapolis. He worked in law enforcement for 33 years, retiring as Chief of Police.
