Right Worshipful Brother Ron Connelly, 33°, (Millennium Lodge #779, Dayton) is a third generation Freemason. He and his wife, Elaine, have been married since 1972 and live in Centerville, a suburb of Dayton. They have three children; Chris, Jennifer and Rebecca and five grandchildren. Their son Chris joined the fraternity in 2000 making him a fourth generation Freemason.
With their kids grown, Ron spends most of his time on Masonic activities when he's not busy with his work as Chief Financial Officer of First Tool Corporation. "Most of our friends and their families are Masons," he said. "Elaine and I enjoy the camaraderie of people with the same moral values."
Ron joined the fraternity shortly after completing his college career. "It seemed that all the people I respected were Masons," he said. "I wanted to surround myself with good people. Freemasonry recognizes people for who they are, not what they are."
Ron was Master of the lodge in which he was raised (Stillwater #616) and was the first master of his current lodge, Millennium #779. He is a member of Unity Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Scottish Rite in the Valleys of Dayton and Cincinnati, Antioch Shrine and is a Past Thrice Potent Master of Gabriel Lodge of Perfection, Valley of Dayton. Ron currently serves as the Treasurer for the Valley of Dayton and the Ohio Council of Deliberation.
In 2006, Ron joined The Ohio Masonic Home Board of Trustees where he served as Treasurer until January of this year. With the retirement of Most Worshipful Brother Terry Posey, Ron was elected to serve as the Chairman of The Ohio Masonic Home Board.
Ron has been a part of many organizations but feels that his service on the Ohio Masonic Home Board of Trustees has allowed him to play an integral role in the growth and success of our mission. He is confident the Ohio Masonic Home has the right people aboard to build on its legacy. “The Ohio Masonic Home is committed to serving the members of the fraternity. I respect the people on the Ohio Masonic Home boards, they’re outstanding professionals and outstanding Masons. We look forward to continuing the mission of the Home.”
