I am 30th Degree Director for the Omaha Scottish Rite, and active with the Knights of St. Andrew,

Micah I. Evans, 33°

Orient of Nebraska Development Director

I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. Micah received his Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College in 1994 with a double-major in History and Political Science. He received my Masters of Science in Public Affairs from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 2001. Continuing education is important to me, and I received a Certificte in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School in 2023 and a Certificate in Change Management from Cornell University in 2024.

My wife and I moved back to Omaha in 2002, and we were married in October of that year. My wife is originally from Florence, South Carolina. She serves as Senior Director for Guest Experiences at Lauritzen Gardens.

In my spare time, I am an avid history reader, particularly on the Revolutionary War era. I collect antique maps from the 16th to the 19th century, and love biking on Nebraska and Iowa trails.

Micah Evans was raised at Florence Lodge #281 in October, 2002, and was active right away as a Steward in 2003. He joined the Scottish Rite in April, 2003, and was also active, joining the Knights of St. Andrew in 2004 and the Rose Croix line officers in 2005.

He served as Venerable Master of the Knights of St. Andrew in 2007 and Master of Florence Lodge #281 in 2008 and again in 2019. Micah served as Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix in 2013. I joined the Shrine in 2005. He is also a member of the York Rite Chapter and Council bodies, joining in December, 2011 and Spring, 2015 respectively. 

Micah also hold dual memberships in the Valleys of Hastings, Lincoln, and Alliance Scottish Rite, as well as a life membership in George W. Lininger Lodge #268.

He is a Charter member of Albert Pike Lodge #333, and has served as Secretary since 2016. He has served as Secretary-Treasurer of Florence Lodge #281 since 2021. Micah is also a Perpetual Member of Tranquility Lodge #2000 under the Grand Lodge of Texas.

He was honored to be invested a Knight Commander in the Court of Honour (KCCH) in October, 2009 and was Coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary in August, 2013 at the Biennial Session in Washington, D.C. Micah is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Grand College of Rites, the Masonic Society, and St. John's Lodge of Education #331, as well as National Sojourner’s Omaha Camp #19 and Heroes of ‘76, Joseph Warren Camp. He is a Board member at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, as well as the Omaha Home for Boys and the Prospect Hill Cemetery Foundation.