Friend to all with a warm smile, Brother Scott Malgieri makes everyone he meets feel welcome. He was born in Bitburg, Germany, and today he’s a consultant by profession and proud of his U.S. Air Force career, where he learned leadership under pressure. Off duty he’s an active Mason and member of his Lodge. Scott’s energy is contagious. He’s as comfortable in a leadership role as he is cracking jokes to lighten the mood.
Scott’s Air Force service was anything but ordinary. He served on a Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) team, as a trainer, for 22 and a half years: even joking about how he "lived in a silo." These crews undergo intensive training and must be ready to launch at a moment’s notice.
After leaving active duty, Brother Malgieri brought those leadership skills to civilian life. He became an IT project manager at a private equity firm. He is often the person companies call when a struggling team needs direction. He's led many projects that have involved restructuring under performing teams. Scott’s military experience shines through in this work: he can assess a complex situation quickly and put a clear plan into action under pressure.
Brother Malgieri’s path to becoming a Mason was a long one. He admired Freemasonry’s values and made early attempts to join, but his military career meant moving around. Finally, in 2021 he took his first steps: he was initiated on April 8, 2021 at Jerusalem Lodge No. 506 in Philadelphia, passed on May 13, 2021, and raised to Master Mason on June 10, 2021.
Soon after, Scott relocated to Billerica, Massachusetts and affiliated with Thomas Talbot Lodge which was located in Billerica at the time, but now meets in Tewksbury. His wife met the current Worshipful Master, saw his Masonic ring and made the connection for him. On February 15, 2023 he signed the bylaws and became an active member there. He immediately threw himself into lodge life, serving as Junior Deacon and taking on a role as Assistant Treasurer in late 2023. In September 2024 the lodge elected him Senior Deacon and he will be serving as Senior Warden this year.
These milestones show how quickly he embraced Masonry in Massachusetts and earned the trust of his Brethren. His Worshipful Master shares, he's the kind of Mason who arrives early, stays late, and always asks, “How can I help?”
Service is at the core of Scott’s character. He loves to bring people together for a cause. For example, he is currently organizing a “Masonic Treasure Hunt” in the 12th District, where Masons from all the Lodges will follow clues from coded messages to maps leading to landmarks nearby. It's a creative way to engage members of the Lodge in activities outside of the Lodge room whilst teaching them about the hidden parts of the Masonic History of their district. Additionally, he even arranged for valuable cash prizes for the Lodges who win the challenge!! He says, it's another way he can work to support Lodges in his district.
Beyond Masonry, Brother Malgieri is a strong supporter of veterans’ families. He actively raises funds for the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Families of Fallen Heroes charity, which provides support to children of fallen soldiers. Combining his love for the country with charity, he hosted 10-day rodeos, in Texas, to collect donations and support this cause. It's clear that he believes in making giving back a truly uplifting and creative experience.
Through every chapter of his life, Scott emphasizes Brotherhood. He says, Masonry means being part of a group where there's people you can trust. The fraternity’s core ideals of faith, hope and charity, guide everything he does. In practice, he treats everyone with respect and does his best to live by those principles every day.
In the end, Brother Malgieri’s story teaches us about the results of serving others and building people up. He reminds me of a simple philosophy: “We rise by lifting others up.” Whether in a missile silo, a corporate office or a Lodge room, everyone can see how acts of service and a heart to see others doing better can make a big difference.