Gary Nestle

The deputy grand knight serves as the grand knight's right-hand man and fills in for the grand knight when he is not present. Some deputy grand knights serve as their council's program director. Ultimately, he assists the grand knight in leading the council and reaching council objectives. In some councils, the deputy grand knight role might be used to groom a possible grand knight candidate for the following year. Finally, the deputy grand knight may serve as a liaison between the council and other groups that share similar interest

Assists the grand knight with operation of the council and any other duties assigned to him by the grand knight.

In the absence of the grand knight, presides at council meetings.

Recommended to serve on the council’s Retention Committee.