Raymond T. Dietz and his wife, Lynn

Bro. Raymond T. Dietz is a Past Master of Avalon Lodge No. 657. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 55th Masonic District, 2004-2009, and on the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance since 2005.

A member of the Valley of Pittsburgh, Bro. Dietz is an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33°. He served as Director of the valley's Children's Dyslexia Center and is a member of Hiram's Scottish Riders. He also is a member of Zerubbabel-Duquesne Royal Arch Chapter No. 162; Mt. Moriah Council No. 2; Pittsburgh Commandery No. 1; Syria Shrine; Naco Caravan No. 19; Royal Order of Jesters, Court No. 2; and Islam Grotto. He is a charter member of the Sewickley High Twelve Club and a member of Masonic Veterans of Western PA. He was awarded the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 2011.

A lifelong resident of Allegheny County, Bro. Dietz graduated from North Hills Senior High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University, majoring in accounting. Bro. Dietz founded Allstate Financial, Pittsburgh, in 1989, and serves as President. He was previously employed by Bell Federal Savings and Loan for 18 years in various capacities including Senior Vice President.

He has served on the Finance Committee for Northmont Presbyterian Church; as director on the foundation board for Allegheny General Hospital, Suburban Campus; and Director, Treasurer and House Chairman for Shannopin Country Club. He is Director of Newport Condominium Association, Bahamas.

Bro. Dietz has been married for 30 years to the former Lynn Boucher and is the father of two daughters, Jennifer Kelley and Jessica Dietz.