SIR KNIGHT JACK MAGEE HARPER, P.G.C. (TX)
R.E.Grand Generalissimo
Fulshear, TX
Jack Magee Harper II was born on 19 November 1971 in Austin, Texas. He graduated with
a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Public Administration degrees, both
from Texas Tech University and from the Senior Executives in State and Local
Government program from Harvard University. He is serving as City Manager of
Fulshear, Texas, which is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Jack began his Masonic journey in 2003 and has served four times each as Worshipful
Master (including Texas Lodge of Research), High Priest, Thrice Illustrious Master, and
five times as Commander. He served as Grand Commander of Knights Templar in Texas
from 2017-2018. He is a Scottish Rite 33°, Grand Superintendent for both Knight Masons
and Allied Masonic Degrees, Chief Adept, IX° for Texas and Stella Sola Colleges
SRICF, and Order of the Purple Cross. Further, he is a member of the Red Cross of
Constantine, HRAKTP, KYCH, National Sojourners, Heroes of ’76, Masonic Order of
Athelstan, Operatives, Scarlet Cord, Shrine, Grotto, and Eastern Star.
He has been in Boy Scouts since 1979 and served in many roles, including Ranger at
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cubmaster, and Scoutmaster. Jack is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor
member in the Order of the Arrow, and Silver Beaver and Founders Award recipient.
Jack was recognized by the United States Navy as a Distinguished Visitor at Sea and
completed an arrested landing and catapult-assisted launch onboard the USS Ronald
Reagan CVN 76. Jack is a Single Engine Land and Sea Plane private pilot, An Extra Class
licensee (WM5P), and an avid backpacker. He is attempting to hike the highest point in
every state and has summited forty highpoints.
Jack is married to his lovely wife, Julie, and they have one son, Jake – who will be a 5th
grader.
SK Jack has been advanced to Grand Generalissimo on September 7, 2021.