Biography of GER Timothy F. Jeager, Grand Exalted Ruler 2026-2027

Benevolant and Protective Order of Elks

Timothy Francis Jaeger was born in Pierre, South Dakota, and grew up in Geddes, South Dakota, where he attended elementary, junior high, and high school all in one building. Tim attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1980 and a Master of Professional Accountancy in 1982.

For more than forty years, Tim has worked in the finance profession as a CPA and in various industries performing permanent and interim executive roles. Tim serves on corporate boards as an independent director. He is the President of CXO Consulting Group and a Director at BPM LLP in the CFO Advisory practice.

Tim’s journey with the Elks began when he was initiated into Sioux Falls, SD Lodge No. 262 in 1985. After moving to California, Tim transferred to Petaluma, CA Lodge No. 901, serving in several roles, including Exalted Ruler in 2007–2008. He served as an appointed advisor to Napa, CA Lodge No. 832 from 2011–2013 and ultimately transferred there.

He began his tenure with the California-Hawaii Elks Association in 2010–2011 by serving as Vice President. He has served on several district committees and as the CHEA Drug Awareness Chair from 2011–2013. He served on the CHEA Board of Trustees from 2014–2017 and as the CHEA First Vice President in 2018–2019.

Tim then acted as CHEA President from 2019–2021. He has served as the CHEA Northwest District Leader since 2020 and served as a board member of the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. from 2022 until 2025.

On the Grand Lodge level, Tim was District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 2013–2014. He served as an Assistant Director of the Elks National Drug Awareness Program from 2014 through 2021. Tim acted as a member of the Board of Grand Trustees from 2021 until 2025, including serving as Chairman during his final year.

Tim has received several accolades in Elkdom. He was named an Honorary Life Member by the Napa Lodge and was named Elk of the Year and Officer of the Year by the Petaluma Lodge. He was recognized by the CHEA Elks Luncheon Club as the 2023 recipient of the Roses for the Living Award.

Tim met the love of his life, Sandy, in 1981, and they married in 1984. They have three children:

Ben, his wife Whitney, and their two children Logan and Conner, who live in Moraga, California.

Brittany, her husband Tyler, and their two children Jameson and Trace, who live in Tampa, Florida.

Lizzie, a proud Napa Lodge Member, her husband Bob, a proud Walnut Creek Lodge Member, and their two children Reese and Avery, who live in Walnut Creek, California.

Tim is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past member of the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce. He coached teams in Little League baseball and Boys & Girls Club basketball. He was a Casa Grande High School Basketball Program Fundraising Chair, a Casa Grande High School Boosters Club member, and a St. James Catholic Church Fundraising and “Giving Tree” Vice Chair. Tim founded the Northbay Chapter of Parrot Heads in Paradise in 2013.

Sandy’s love for children led to a 25-year elementary school teaching career, including 10 years as an administrator working with the California Beginning Teacher program.

Tim and Sandy are honored and humbled to be chosen as the ambassadors to represent our great Order as the Grand Exalted Ruler and First Lady of Elkdom. They are excited for the opportunity to visit Elks communities throughout America, promoting their theme:

“Ready Elks – Let’s Go.”