Jonathan R. Sellars of Colorado was installed Grand Master in Orlando, FL on June 25th, 2022.

Jonathan (Jon) comes from a family with strong ties to the Masonic family. His Grandfather was a very active Mason who was study partners and attended Lodge meetings many years ago with President Harry Truman in Independence, MO.

Jon was raised as a Master Mason at his home Lodge, Collins #19 in Fort Collins, Colorado and is now also a member of Golden City Lodge #1 in Golden Colorado. He currently sits as the chairman for the Colorado Grand Lodge Youth Committee, he is a trustee of the Colorado DeMolay Foundation and has served as the Chairman of the Colorado Grand Lodge Markers, Memorials, and Monuments committee for over ten years. He is the recipient of several honors and awards for his work which include The Grand Master’s Award of Excellence, The Grand Master’s Distinguished Service Award, The Grand Lodge Meritorious Service Award, The Cryptic Masons Humanitarian Award, and has received, for his distinguished service to Freemasonry, the honor of being named Companion of the Temple by the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar. He has also earned philanthropic and service recognition in other areas of Freemasonry and within his community. Jon is a member of the Denver Consistory of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite and has been elevated to the rank & decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. He is also a member of El Jebel Shrine and Mt. Zion Order of Eastern Star.

The love for DeMolay that Jon holds did not begin as a youth. Unfortunately, he was not introduced to the Order of DeMolay until having a son of his own, who attended many Masonic events with him, had heard about the organization, and could not wait to join when he was old enough to do so. Once his son joined, Jon and his wife took a very active role at the Chapter level. He became Chapter Chairman and then Chapter Advisor, which he still says is one of his favorite roles in DeMolay. Not too long after, he and his wife took positions on the State Staff and have remained busy throughout the state since. Dad Sellars is now the Executive Officer of Colorado and serves as the Grand Senior Councilor for DeMolay International.  Colorado has seen growth for more than ten years consecutively under his leadership. Prior to his appointment as Grand Junior Councilor, Dad Sellars served as a trustee and Treasurer of the DeMolay Foundation. He has worked on several committees and continues to remain very active with his state staff, state officers, advisors, and members of his jurisdiction. He is a recipient of three Grand Master’s Eagles, the Horizon Award, Executive Officer of the Year, and most recently the Visionary Leader Award. His favorite honor, however, has been having the satisfaction of watching his son and the sons of others benefit from all that DeMolay offers.

Jon and his wife Kellie live in Castle Rock, Colorado, where they spend their free time with family. Taylor, their daughter, has recently blessed them with their first Grandchild, a beautiful and healthy granddaughter. Mason continues to work while also staying very active behind the scenes for Colorado DeMolay. He serves on committees for DeMolay International, and is currently helping with DLC in Oklahoma. Mason continues to dedicate much of his time to pursuing his path as a professional athlete in the world of MMA. Other than DeMolay, Dad Sellars enjoys travel, fishing, working outdoors, and spending time with his family.