Tim was initiated into Vernon Lodge on 18th January 1994. He was fortunate to have his father deliver the Charge at his initiation although his father practised his masonry in Stockport.

Tim was Worshipful Master of Vernon Lodge in 2002 and exalted into Vernon Chapter on 16th January 2001. He became the First Principal of Vernon Chapter in September 2007.

Tim was appointed as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2015, an office he enjoys immensely.

He was fortunate to receive Acting Grand rank at Supreme Grand Chapter on 8th April 2017 and had the honour, privilege and pleasure of escorting the Second Grand Principal during his year in office.

Married to Gill for 27 years, they have one daughter. When younger he played one pre-season friendly for Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club first team with Andy Gray as the star striker and Derek Dougan as the Manager. He is a lawyer practising in the field of employment law and is a civil, commercial, employment and workplace mediator a role which comes in useful in attending Provincial Grand Chapter Executive Meetings. He is a proud owner of a Liverpool season ticket!