Master Advancements Profiles
Master Horner Profile
Henry Bowman
August 8, 2024
His work has received awards such as Judges Choice and Most Historic at the Gunmakers Fair at Kempton, and several First Place ribbons at the HCH Horn Fair. However, his most precious awards come in the form of replicating family heirlooms, creating new family heirlooms, and making things that people will treasure. Henry’s work has brought tears to the eyes of at least two tough guys.
The future of his horn journey includes: continued investigation of historical horn technology and characteristics, continued teaching of traditional/orthodox horn work, the onerous study of Ohio-made powder horns, and increasing the quality and artistry of his work.
Master Collector / Historian Profile
Dr. James Pease
June 9, 2025
Jim joined The Honourable Company of Honrers soon after meeting Roland. Jim has missed only one meeting since becoming a member. Jim has been active with his time and energy in Guild activities as well. He invariably has a table at every horn fair and is available to share his knowledge with the public. He serves on the education committee and even arranged for the Guild meeting in Franklin when John Proud was Guildmaster. Jim has authored articles for The Horn Book as well.
“I am greatly honored and humbled by being one of the few recipients of the Master Collector/ Historian status.” – Jim Pease
Name | Now Master Horner | Qualification Date | Qualification Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Proud, John | Yes | n/a | n/a | [object Object] |
Rauch, Randy | No | March 7, 2020 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] |
Reddick, Rex | Yes | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] |
Sanner, Tim | Yes | July 29, 2006 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | [object Object] |
Scott, Joseph | No | March 4, 2006 | Pittsburg, PA | [object Object] |
Sheets, Rick | No | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] |
Sutt, Glenn (*d) | No | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] |
Tanner, Calvin | No | n/a | n/a | [object Object] |
Toone, Dick | No | March 7, 2015 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] |
Tschanz, Erv (*d) | Yes | n/a | n/a | [object Object] |
Walker, Charles | No | March 7, 2007 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | [object Object] |
Willis, Frank | No | n/a | n/a | [object Object] |
Master Horner Advancement List | ||||
Name | Qualification Date | Qualification Location | [object Object] | |
Becker, Joe Profile | March 9, 2008 | Williamsburg, VA | [object Object] | |
March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | [object Object] | ||
Bowman, Henry Profile | March 2024 | Altoona, PA | [object Object] | |
Byers, Clinton Profile | March 7, 2020 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Cadle, Roland Profile | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | [object Object] | |
DeCamp, Art Profile | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | [object Object] | |
DeWald, John Profile | March 5, 2016 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Dumke, Carl Profile | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Ehlert, Ron (*d) posthumously awarded | March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | [object Object] | |
Frankfort, Willy Profile | March 6, 2006 | Harper’s Ferry, VA | [object Object] | |
Kiselica, John Profile | March 9, 2008 | Williamsburg, VA | [object Object] | |
March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | [object Object] | ||
Larkin, Lee Profile | March 6, 2006 | Harper’s Ferry, VA | [object Object] | |
Long, Ed Profile | March 3, 2018 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Mabry, Walt Profile | March 4, 2016 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
March 3, 2018 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | ||
Proud, John Profile | March 6, 2006 | Harper’s Ferry, VA | [object Object] | |
Reddick, Rex Profile | March 2, 2018 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Sanner, Tim Profile | March 2, 2013 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
March 2, 2018 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | ||
Sheets, Rick Profile | March 2. 2019 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Tschanz, Erv (*d) Profile | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | [object Object] | |
Master Historian/Collector Advancement List | ||||
Beall, Glenn Profile | March 2, 2019 | Carlisle, PA | [object Object] | |
Dumke, Carl Profile | March 5, 2022 | Altoona, PA | [object Object] | |
Hopkins, Jay Profile | March 5, 2022 | Altoona, PA | [object Object] | |
Maxfield, Barry Profile | March 2024 | Altoona, PA | [object Object] |
(*d) deceased
Grandfathered: To get the Guild system established, a provision was made in Standing Rule No. 1, Section E, to accommodate the start-up: “Members of the HCH who have won a blue ribbon at Dixon’s Gun Makers Fair in its horn competition or the HCH’s annual horn competition prior to 2005 may advance to the rank of Journeyman. Application, along with proof, must be made by letter to the Awards Committee.” Everyone had to meet the criteria for advancement to Master, no exceptions were made. See HB issue May 1, 2004 for article “HCH Guild Structure Passed.”