SEB BADOYAN

122nd Potentate of
Al Malaikah Shrine, Shriners International

Seb Badoyan was born on June 25, 1966, in Beirut, Lebanon. The first of 3 sons, he grew up in a small town called Bourg Hammoud attending Nshan Palanjian Jemaron and Mesrobian private schools. In 1981, due to the civil war in Lebanon, his parents sent him to the United States to be in a safer environment.

Seb was a jeweler from a young age till 1992 when he rediscovered the love of sales and has been enjoying a career in the automobile industry very since.

Seb and, the love of his life Judy, just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in September. Seb and Judy have 3 children, 1 girl and 2 boys. Their oldest child Nicolette graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a hospitality management degree and she works for the Los Angeles Memorial managing all concessions at the stadium.  Brother and Noble Christopher is a member of Ararat Lodge No. 848 and is an active member of Al Malaikah. Christopher will graduate from Cal Poly Pomona in May with his bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies. Brother Devin is also a member of Ararat Lodge No. 848 and is looking forward to becoming a member of Al Malaikah in 2020. Devin is a focused college student at Citrus College on his path to a career in Criminal Justice.

Seb was raised a Master Mason on June 29, 2006, at Ararat Lodge No. 848. Seb worked his way to Worshipful Master in 2011 and received the Hiram Award on December 1, 2019.  He attributes his interest in Masonry to his wife, Judy, and her grandfather Clyde Brown, Jr. who was a member for over 53 years. Seb is very active in Masonry, and is a member of Ararat Lodge, San Marino Lodge, as well as a charter member of Oasis Lodge. He is also an active member of Scottish Rite Valley of Pasadena since 2006. He was a member and the First Knight of the Knights of Saint Andrews for many years. He also serves on the investment board committee. In 2012, he served as Wise Master for the Chapter of Rose Croix, and in 2013 was honored to join the ranks of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH). Two years ago, Seb was asked to serve in the Lodge of Perfection as well.

Seb is a member of Southern California Association of Past Masters, a member of the Public-School Advisory Council Committee for the Grand Lodge of California, and for the past 8 years he has been serving on The Masonic Service Bureau of Southern California and as its President in 2019.  Seb also is a member of the Pasadena Chapter #265 of the Sojourners and Hero’s of 76 and a few years ago he joined The Royal Order of Scotland and The California Robert the Bruce Association and Clan Sterling Bridge.

Seb became an Al Malaikah Shriner in 2006. He hit the ground running and has been very active. His first Shrine club was Awesome “A” where he served as Secretary and President, and where he continues to be very active. He is also a member of The Cigar Club, Show Business Shrine Club, and many other shrine clubs. Seb was very proud to become a member of The Sahara Patrol Unit in 2011 and is still very active in the Patrol. He is also an honorary member of the Stage Craft Unit. In 2013, Illustrious Sir Fred Bernhardt appointed Seb to the Al Malaikah Divan line. Seb, Judy, and their family have enjoyed their years as Divan members and hold the friendships and memories made close to their hearts. Seb and Judy are looking forward to serving Al Malaikah Temple, making a difference and many more friendships and memories. When this very busy family has free time, they enjoy friends and family, watching sports, projects around their home, and entertaining. Weekend getaways are always a great idea.