SK Timothy J. Robertson
R.E. DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
SOUTHWESTERN DEPARTMENT, AZ, CA, HI, NV, NM, and UT
Sir Knight “TJ” was born and raised on the Robertson Family Ranch in Price, Utah. He attended technical school in Phoenix, Arizona, and was a Heavy Truck Technician for Peterbilt of Utah in Salt Lake City, where he later was Maintenance Shop Supervisor.
TJ was employed with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, where he was the Assistant Manager of a shooting range in Salt Lake City. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix. TJ became a Wildlife Conservation Officer with The State of Utah and was stationed in Moab and Price. Sir Knight TJ is currently a Sergeant for the Price City Police Department. TJ is the Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Coordinator for Utah State University’s Peace Officer Academy.
TJ served as Master Councilor of Castle Valley Chapter, Order of DeMolay. Sir Knight TJ was Raised in Carbon Lodge No. 16, Price, Utah. Joined Price Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons, Solomon Council No. 4, Cryptic Masons, and Charles Fred Jennings No. 6, Knights Templar, where he has served as High Priest, Illustrious Master, and Eminent Commander, currently serving as Secretary/Recorder for those bodies. TJ served as Worshipful Master of La Sal Lodge No. 30 in Moab.
Sir Knight TJ had a unique experience within The Grand Commandery of Utah, where he followed his father through the Grand Commandery officers’ line. Sir Knight TJ Served as Grand Commander in 2015, Illustrious Grand Master in 2016, and Grand High Priest in 2017. He served as Grand Treasurer for Utah’s 3 Grand York Rite Bodies. Sir Knight TJ served the Grand Lodge of Utah as an appointed officer and District Deputy Lecturer.
Sir Knight TJ is a member of Camp Floyd College No. 190, YRSCNA, Behle – Simons Council No. 544, Allied Masonic Degrees, Bonneville Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, and Utah Priory No. 57, KYCH. TJ served as Very Eminent Preceptor of Petra Tabernacle No. LXI, HRAKTP.
TJ resides on the family ranch in Price, Utah, with his Lady Jen and children, Tess and Bridger.
S.K. Timothy was appointed and installed as the department commander for the Southwestern Department at the 68th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America on August 18, 2021.