Mike Nichols, 33° IGH
A North Carolina native who joined the United States Air Force prior to graduating high school in 1973. I left the Air Force in 1979 and joined the Georgia Air National Guard in 1980. I retired in 1995.
I joined the Savannah Police Department in 1981. I retired in 2013.
I have been a member of the Fraternal Order of Police since 1983 and a member of the local executive board since 1989, currently serving as Trustee.
I am married with 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
I became a Master Mason in 1986 and have twice served as Worshipful Master of Clinton Lodge No. 54 and a Perpetual member. I joined Coastal Daylight Lodge No. 750 in 2019 and have served as Secretary since.
As a life member of Alee Shrine I have belonged to several units and clubs, but serving as a Roadrunner and transporting our kids to Shriners Hospitals for Children is where my heart is. I am an active member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, the Societas Rosicrucians in Civitatibus Foederatis, and Research Lodge No. 1 (Past Master).
I am a member of the National Sojourners Hunter Chapter 502 (Past President) and the Heroes of ’76, Georgia Hussars Camp (Past Commander). I currently serve as a Regional Representative; the Committee of 33 member and on the publications committee.
As a Scottish Rite Mason, I received my 32° in 2013, my Knight Commander Court of Honor in 2017 and my Inspector General Honorary in 2025. I was appointed General Secretary for the Valley of Savannah in August 2025.
I am a charter member and Past President of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Georgia Chapter VIII.
I am a member of the American Legion and the American Legion Riders. I also ride with the Patriot Guard Motorcycle Club escorting Veterans and First Responders to their final resting place. I am a life member of the Harley Owners Group.
I attend the Band of Brothers Men’s Prayer Breakfast each Tuesday & Friday and attend Savannah Baptist Temple.
Mike Nichols, 33° IGH
General Secretary
Savannah Scottish Rite