2025 Divan
Elected
Potentate
llustrious Sir Arturo S. Del Cueto, P.P. (Lady Zulma)
pote@sabbarshriners.org | (520) 403-2351
The Potentate is the Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine. He shall exercise general supervision of the Shrine Center.
Chief Rabban
Illustrious Sir Van Elrod, P.P.
cr@sabbarshriners.org | (520) 235-3935
Second in charge, the Chief Rabban ensures that there is a solid budget with the help of the board of directors and stands in for the Potentate when he is unavailable.
Assistant Rabban
James A. Boles (Lady Betty)
ar@sabbarshriners.org | (520) 404-5046
The Assistant Rabban is third in command of the Shrine Center and assists with preparation of the budget.
High Priest and Prophet
David Ramirez (Lady Claudia)
hpp@sabbarshriners.org | (520) 437-1106
The primary duty of the High Priest and Prophet is to promote the membership of the Shrine under the direction of the Potentate.
Oriental Guide
Brendon Barnhart
og@sabbarshriners.org | (805) 441-9910
The least senior member of the Shrine Divan, or Temple Leadership Team. Making himself available to assist the Potentate when needed is his most important duty of the day.
Treasurer
Stephen Lamb (Lady Linda)
treasurer@sabbarshriners.org | (520) 307-0686
The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the Shrine Center. He is the custodian of the funds, the signer or cosigner of contracts, and gives financial updates.
Recorder
Carmine Tilghman (Lady Kristi)
recorder@sabbarshriners.org | (520) 307-3354
The Recorder is tasked with keeping track of all the fun. He keeps notes on the meetings, he sends out messages to the Nobles and attends to matters at the Temple.
Appointed
Chief Aide: Illustrious Sir Van Elrod
Phone: (520) 235-3935
Chaplain/Black Camel: Gabriel Class
(520) 780-8383
Master of Ceremonies: Illustrious Sir Van Elrod, P.P.
Phone: (520) 235-3935
Membership Chairman: Noble Roger Biede III
Phone: (510) 418-3959
Lady: Kristy
Unit Head Coordinator:
Parade Coordinator: Illustrious Sir Tim Alphin, P.P.
Phone: (520) 272-8239
Lady: Betty
Hospital Chairman: Illustrious Sir Van Elrod, P.P.
Phone: (520) 235-3935
Past Potentates of Sabbar Shrine
2024 Sir Gus A. Portillo
2023 Illustrious Sir Arturo Del Cueto (Lady Zulma)
2022 Illustrious Sir Roger Biede II (Lady Carla)
2021 Illustrious Sir Toby Thomas (Lady Kim)
2020 Illustrious Sir Jerry Shultz (Lady Jette)
2019 Illustrious Sir Jim Wolfe (Lady Mayno)
*2018 Illustrious Sir Joe Talvy (Lady Pita)
2017 Illustrious Sir Van Elrod (Lady Mary Anne)
*2016 Illustrious Sir Richmond Davis (Lady Pamela)
2015 Illustrious Sir Allen Morgan (Lady Angie)
2014 Illustrious Sir Larry Bowers (Lady Geri)
2013 Illustrious Sir Jeff Horton (Lady Pam)
2012 Illustrious Sir Roger Thomas (Lady Nancy)
2011 Illustrious Sir Tim Alpin (Lady Betty)
*2010 Illustrious Sir Orin Stader (Lady Arla)
*2009 Illustrious Sir Jerry Welch (Lady Kathy)
2008 Illustrious Sir Jim Wolfe (Lady Mayno)
2007 Illustrious Sir Salvatore Picerno (Lady Jan)
*2006 Illustrious Sir Glenn Davis (Lady Patsy)
2005 Illustrious Sir Larry Bowers (Lady Geri)
*2004 Illustrious Sir David P. Willard (Lady Amelia)
2003 Illustrious Sir Steven Seplak (Lady Shirley)
*2002 Illustrious Sir Russ Amling (Lady Kathleen)
*2001 Illustrious Sir Gary Miller (Lady Judy)
*2000 Illustrious Sir Phillip Peterson
*1999 Illustrious Sir James Sebastian (Lady Norma)
1998 Illustrious Sir LeRoy Engdahl (Lady Kathy)
*1997 Illustrious Sir George E. Steiner (Lady Alice)
*1996 Illustrious Sir Jack P. Arnold (Lady Jean)
*1995 Illustrious Sir Robert A. Schuler (Lady Carolyn)
*1994 Illustrious Sir Michael Oexman (Lady Connie)
*1993 Illustrious Sir Harmon Harrison (Lady Mary)
*1992 Illustrious Sir Elliot Prichard (Lady Shirley)
1991 Illustrious Sir Marvin J. Hoffman (Lady Ruth)
*1990 Illustrious Sir Jerrel L. Hudson (Lady Matie)
1989 Illustrious Sir Robert J. West (Lady Shirley)
1988 Illustrious Sir Joe Esquibel (Lady Mary-Joyce)
*1987 Illustrious Sir John G. James (Lady Marianne)
*1986 Illustrious Sir Don D. Jones (Lady Jeanette)
*1985 Illustrious Sir Martin Lofersky (Lady Rita)
*1984 Illustrious Sir Roy Taylor Sr (Lady Jane)
*1983 Illustrious Sir Mac Sebastian (Lady Pinkie)
*1982 Illustrious Sir Val Chuk (Lady Sophie)
*1981 Illustrious Sir R.L. “Tony” Bukey (Lady Juanita)
*1980 Illustrious Sir C.E. “Gene” Hamilton (Lady Fledra)
*1979 Illustrious Sir Charles Stenz Jr (Lady Edith)
*1978 Illustrious Sir Charles Maple (Lady Della)
*1977 Illustrious Sir Seneca Enman M.D. (Lady Dorothy)
*1976 Illustrious Sir Clyde Rothermel
*1975 Illustrious Sir Richmond Johnson (Lady Florence)
*1974 Illustrious Sir Ed Kidd (Lady Thelma)
*1973 Illustrious Sir Clayton Gibbons
*1972 Illustrious Sir W.I. “Bud” Miller (Lady Mary Lee)
*1971 Illustrious Sir John Davidson (Lady Sally)
*1970 Illustrious Sir Hack Baldwin
*1969 Illustrious Sir Tom Roof (Lady Helen)
*1968 Illustrious Sir Gene Bogard Jr (Lady Dorothy)
*1967 Illustrious Sir Norm Orms (Lady Madelon)
*1966 Illustrious Sir Harry Stith (Lady Nancy)
*deceased