Michael Wharton

Michael Wharton

A practicing attorney in Kansas City, Michael Wharton is past master of Compass Lodge 120 in North Kansas City, MO. Following his year in the Oriental Chair, he has remained engaged in Craft Masonry—he currently serves as lodge education officer, and regularly contributes to the Grand Lodge of Missouri’s Education Committee. 

Additionally, he is a Past Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix for the Kansas City Valley of the Scottish Rite and a Grand Commander Fellow. Michael is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who finds fulfillment in backpacking the Mountain West, running, flying as a private pilot, and discovering new places through travel.

Pillars of the Craft: Freemasonry's Enduring Values as Exemplified by History's Great Masons

From George Washington to Medgar Evers, they were luminaries who left a global mark, but a shared secret bound them. This book reveals how the core values of Freemasonry, including integrity, justice, and tolerance, helped to unlock their extraordinary potential. Discover the lives of these seven influential Freemasons and the powerful principles that can transform your own.