RW Jon Sellars

Jonathan R. Sellars 

Jonathan (Jon) comes from a family with strong ties to the Masonic family. His Grandfather was a very active Mason who was a study partner 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. He is now also a Golden City Lodge #1 member in Golden, Colorado. Jon currently sits as the chairman of the Colorado Grand Lodge Youth Committee. He has been 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 he recently received the honor of being named Companion of the Temple by the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar,  for his distinguished service to Freemasonry. He has also earned philanthropic and service recognition in other areas of Freemasonry across the United States and his community. Jon is a member of the Denver Consistory of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite and has been elevated to a 33° Mason. He is also a member of El Jebel Shrine and Mt. Zion Order of Eastern Star.

Jon's love for DeMolay did not begin as a youth. Unfortunately, he was not introduced to the Order of DeMolay until he had a son who attended many Masonic events, 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 jobs in DeMolay. Not too long after, he and his wife took positions on the State Staff and have remained busy throughout the state ever since. Dad Jon Sellars served as the Executive Officer of Colorado for 10+ years, and under his leadership, the jurisdiction continuously saw growth. Before he was appointed Grand Junior Councilor, Dad Sellars was a trustee and Treasurer of the DeMolay Foundation. He then moved through the ranks to serve as the 91st Grand Master of DeMolay International. Today, Jon is the chairman of International Relations for DeMolay and has received many international honors and awards for his dedication and commitment. He has worked on committees and remains busy with DeMolay and FreeMasonry in his home state. He received three Grand Master's Eagles, the Visionary Award, the Horizon Award, and the Executive Officer of the Year. His favorite honor, however, has been the satisfaction of watching his son and the sons of others benefit from all that DeMolay has to offer.

Jon and his wife, Kellie, live in Castle Rock, Colorado. Their children are now adults working and living away from home. Their daughter Taylor is married and has blessed the family with their first Grandbaby. Mason works in and out of the ring in the Mixed Marshall Arts arena and travels the world as a professional cutman and fighter. Jon and his wife celebrate their children's successes thus far and look forward to the future success that awaits them. Besides DeMolay, Dad Sellars enjoys travel, fishing, working outdoors, and spending time with his family.