Potentate Hogan was born on February 10, 1948, in Marquette, Michigan. He is the son of Anthony (Tony) Hogan and Myrtle M. (Hood) Hogan. Tom graduated in 1966 from Bishop Baraga Central High School. It has been researched but not proven that the nuns signed the diploma to get rid of him. Tom furthered his education courtesy of the United States Marine Corps. He was provided the opportunity to practice evasive maneuvers, ducking and hiding in a tropical climate. These tasks he performed well until the time there was nowhere to hide. Potentate Hogan was awarded the Purple Heart and was shipped home and discharged from active duty.

Potentate Hogan was married (Mary) and they have two children: Kimberley and Kevin, who have in turn provided Tom with grandsons Tony (18), Tyler (17), Kyle (13), Hogan (9) and Liam (4). All five boys are future Shriners with the three oldest performing hundreds of hours in community service on behalf of the Shrine already.

Potentate Hogan was raised a Master Mason in 1990 at Marquette Lodge 101 and proceeded to join the Scottish Rite Valley of Marquette and Ahmed Shrine. He was appointed as Outer Guard by then Potentate Maurice English. He also became a member of the Jesters Court 180 in 2000. Potentate Hogan is the General Circus Chairman coordinating 14 circus performances over a 7 day period in 6 locations across the U.P. He also handles the Bingo, Texas Hold-em tournaments, wreath sales and raffles.

Potentate Hogan began his work career in the paper industry in Detroit. After a few years he returned to the U.P. and began working in the construction trades, first with the Carpenters followed by the Electricians. He has served as steward, vice president, president, business manager and handled grievances, negotiations and apprenticeship issues. He currently is the pension plan administrator for Locals 219, 979 and 1070 covering the U.P.

 

 

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