Carl is active in the Knights of St. Andrew, the 29th Degree, and currently serves as Master of Albert Pike Lodge #333.

Carl F. Simmons, 32°

Venerable Master, Knights of St. Andrew

Carl Simmons was born in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He was raised in Germany, moving to the Azores, and Oklahoma before moving to Omaha. He graduated from Bellevue East HS. He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1982 with a BS of Engineering degree specializing in Nuclear Physics. He served over 5 years in the US Army as an Armored Cavalry officer before pursuing a 32 year career with OPPD. There he was a Licensing Engineer,  Maintence Supervisor, and Emergency Planning Supervisor at the Fort Calhoun nuclear plant. He then was promoted Manager, Facilities Management in 2010 and retired in 2019. 

 Carl was raised a Master Mason in Albert Pike Lodge #333 where he is currently serving as the Worshipful Master.  In addition to Venerable Master of the Knights of Saint Andrew, he is a Consistery line officer and enjoys degree work for the Omaha Valley Scottish Rite. He is also active in the Tangier Shrine Provost Unit and York Rite.

Carl is married to his wonderful wife Erin. They have 8 children and 13 grandchildren between them.  When not busy with family and his Masonic passions, Carl enjoys international travel, homebrewing and watching the Bayern Muenchen and the German international Fussball teams.