About Us
Craftsmen Online was established to serve as a source of additional Light in Freemasonry for Brothers around the world. Co-founded by MW Steven Adam Rubin and RW Michael Arce during the early days of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, our goal is to produce Masonic content that focus on Education, History, Leadership, and the Membership Experience.
Our team is a Working Group of dedicated Brothers that offer their talents and time to advance the mission of producing our meaningful work. Are you interested in joining? We are looking for content contributors, photographers, video producers, writers, thinkers, and men who are passionate about our Beloved Craft. Send us an email to share your background and interest in Craftsmen Online.
OUR TEAM
MW Steven Adam Rubin
Co-Founder, Publisher
MW Rubin is the Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York (2024-2026). In addition, Bro. Rubin serves on the Grand Lodge Masonic Brotherhood Foundation. Since 2015 Bro. Steven has served as Judge Advocate of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons.
Bro. Rubin is a member of Goldenrule Clermont McKinley Lodge No. 486 in the First Manhattan District, Old Town Lodge No. 908 in the Suffolk District and Warren Lodge No. 32 in the Mid-Hudson Masonic District.
RW Michael T. Arce
Co-Founder, Podcast Host
RW Arce is plural member of Mount Zion Lodge No. 311, Troy, New York and St. John’s Lodge No. 11, Washington, DC. He was the Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia (2024-2026). Currently, he is serving as Assistant Grand Lecturer and Trustee of the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library of the Grand Lodge of New York (2026-2029). In March 2026, he received the Wendell K. Walker Builder of Men Award. Bro. Arce is also the host of The Craftsmen Online Podcast with new episodes every Monday morning.
RW Jason W. Short
Host, Craftsmen Online Reading Room
RW Short has a passion for studying the Masonic craft and takes great joy in inspiring others to do the same. RW Short is Past Master of Aurora Grata-Day Star Lodge No.647 (2025-2026), a Royal Arch Mason with Nassau Chapter 109, and 32º Sublime Prince of the AASR Valley of NYC. In May of 2026, he was appointed to Assistant Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of New York.
Bro. Short is also the host of the Craftsmen Online Reading Room, producing conversations that opics cover history, philosophy, and explanations of Masonic symbolism and ritual context.
WB Todd M. Paterek
Social Media Manager
WB Paterek is a Past Master, Lodge Secretary, Lodge Education Officer, Northstar Coach, and Webmaster of Blazing Star Lodge #694 F&AM, East Aurora, New York.
WB Anis D. Okbani
Website Editor
WB Okbani is a distinguished member of the Masonic community in New York. He is the current Worshipful Master of Anchor Astoria Lodge No. 729 and member of Cornucopia Lodge No. 563. As a 32° Scottish Rite Mason, a Royal Arch Mason, and a proud Shriner, Bro. Okbani has deep ties to various branches of Freemasonry.
RW Asly Raymond
Content Editor
RW Raymond is Past Master of Francis Lewis Lodge No. 273 of the Queens District and Past Master of Joshua Lodge No. 890 of the 7th Manhattan District. Bro. Raymond is also Past High Priest of Pentalpha Banner Chapter No. 206, Royal Arch Masons and a proud 32° Scottish Rite Mason at the Valley of Rockville Centre.
Bro. Matt Olesiak, MD
Digital & AI Consultant
Bro. Olesiak, MD is the Junior Master of Ceremonies and past Chairman of the Lodge Rental Committee at Colonial Prospect Lodge No 24, Chester, New Jersey and is a member of the Valley of Northern New Jersey Scottish Rite.
