Most Excellent Grand High Priest
​Michael Berry​, Sr.

Michael Berry, Sr. 33°, KCT, KYGCH                                                
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Texas and Its Jurisdiction
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 Masonic Leadership & Honors
  
A dedicated Masonic servant-leader, Michael Berry, Sr. has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment across multiple Masonic bodies. His distinguished honors and titles include:

  • Most Excellent Grand High Priest (MEGHP), Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Texas (2020)
  • Knight Commander of the Temple (KCT), Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA & Its Jurisdiction, P.H.A., Inc. (2023)
  • Honorary Past Imperial Potentate, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. (2022)
  • Knight of the York Cross of Honour (KYCH), Ivory Johnson Jr. Priory No. 20 (2021)
  • Honorary Past Grand High Priest (HPGHP), Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Republic of Liberia (2021)
  • Honorary Deputy Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Liberia (2020)
  • Honorary Past Grand Eminent Commander, Lone Star Grand Commandery of Texas (2020)
  • Honorary Past Grand Thrice Illustrious Master (TIM), Most Illustrious Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters (2019)
  • Illustrious Companion, Central Council #5, Killeen, TX (2018)
  • Grand Inspector General, 33° – X.L. Neal Class of 2011, Atlanta, GA
  • Sublime Prince, Ed Blair Consistory #286, Temple, TX (2005)
  • Knight, Grand High Court of Heroines of Jericho, Fort Worth, TX (1998)
  • Noble of the Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS), Nubia Temple #191, Killeen, TX (1996)
  • Past Master, JNO G. Lewis #622, MWPHGLofTX, Copperas Cove, TX (1995)
  • Sir Knight, South Central Commandery #37, MEPHGCofTX, Copperas Cove, TX (1991)
  • Companion, Mt. Sinai Chapter #42, MEPHGCofTX, Copperas Cove, TX (1991)
  • Associate Member, Wyatt Lodge #21, MWPHGLofTX, Waco, TX (1991)
  • Raised, Charles R. William Lodge #132, Baumholder, Germany – Maryland Jurisdiction (1990)

His unwavering dedication to the principles of Freemasonry continues to inspire and guide the brethren in their Masonic journey.

Military Service & Combat Tours

Hailing from Dallas, Texas (Queen City), Brother Berry joined the United States Army in 1984 and served 21 years in various elite units. His assignments included:

  • HHC 82nd Aviation Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC
  • 1/319th Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC
  • 2/68 Armor Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany
  • HHC 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX
  • HHC 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI
  • 1/227th Aviation Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division
  • 1-7 Cav, 1st Cavalry Division
  • 2-5 Cav, 1st Cavalry Division
  • 2nd Infantry Division, South Korea
  • 64th Corps Support Group, COSCOM
  • 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX
  • HHC III Corps, Fort Hood, TX

Combat Tours:
  • Operation Desert Storm/Shield
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom

Following his military retirement, he has continued his service as a Management and Program Analyst (GS-13) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, contributing over 40 years of federal service.

Education & Professional Certifications
  • Master of Arts in Management (MA) – Concentration: Human Resources Management
  • Master of Arts in Education (MA) – Curriculum and Instruction
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) – Management of Human Resources
  • Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), Class of 2013
  • Lean Six Sigma Certified
  • Human-Centered Design (HCD) Certified
  • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certified

Awards & Recognitions

Brother Berry’s dedication has been recognized through numerous military and civilian awards, including:
  • Bronze Star Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal (2)
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal (5)
  • Army Achievement Medal (4)
  • National Defense Service Medal (2)
  • NATO Medal
  • Kuwait Liberation Medal
  • Southwest Asia Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  • Order of Horatio Gates Bronze Medal
  • Parachutist Badge
  • 35-Year Federal Service Award
  • Achievement Medal for Civilian Service
  • Commander's Award for Civil Service

Professional & Civic Affiliations

​Brother Berry is actively involved in multiple professional and civic organizations, including:
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
  • Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
  • Texas Municipal Human Resources Association
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • The American Association for Training & Development (ASTD)
  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)
  • Academy of Management
  • Center for Creative Leadership
  • Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Central Texas Chapter
  • Adjutant General Regimental Association
  • Charter and Lifetime Member, CSM A.C. Cotton, VFW Post 12209, Fort Hood, Texas
  • Founding Member, 82nd Airborne Association, Central Texas Chapter
  • American Military University Ambassador

Legacy of Leadership and Service
Brother Michael Berry, Sr. exemplifies the highest ideals of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. His unwavering commitment to Masonry, military service, and professional excellence continues to leave a lasting impact in both the Masonic and civic communities.