Our Board of Directors
Royal Arch Research Assistance (R.A.R.A.) is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors composed of Royal Arch Masons committed to advancing research, supporting scientific discovery, and promoting meaningful philanthropic impact. Guided by decades of professional and organizational experience, the Board provides strategic oversight while helping further R.A.R.A.’s mission of supporting research into Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD).
- President: General Grand High Priest
- Executive Secretary manages daily operations
- Board Members serve voluntarily
What the Board Does
A Team with Diverse Expertise
The R.A.R.A. Board brings together decades of experience across law, education, finance, grant writing, fundraising, media, and organizational leadership. Collectively, board members hold advanced academic and professional degrees and contribute a broad range of knowledge that supports the long-term success of the organization’s mission.
Dedication to Service
R.A.R.A.’s leadership remains deeply committed to community engagement, public awareness, and advancing support for auditory research initiatives. Through collaboration with regional and state representatives, the organization continues to expand awareness of CAPD and encourage support for scientific advancement and research funding.
Meet Our Leaders

President
Teko A. Foly

1st VP
Chadwick B. Burks

2nd VP
Reed B. Fanning

President
Teko A. Foly

1st VP
Chadwick B. Burks

2nd VP
Reed B. Fanning

Member
Bryce B. Hildreth

Treasurer
Dick E. Browning

Member
Max Bornstein, JD, MBA

Exec. Secretary
J. William Riggs