New stakes
Four new stakes have been created
A new stake has been created from the Meridian Idaho North and the Meridian Idaho Paramount stakes. The Meridian Idaho Lender Stake, which consists of the Ashbury, Crosby Park, Kingsley Park, Lochsa Falls, Paramount, Silverleaf and Verona wards, was created by Enrique R. Falabella, a General Authority Seventy, and Elder Jeffrey D. Erekson, an Area Seventy.
A new stake has been created from the Phoenix Arizona and the Phoenix Arizona West Maricopa stakes. The Phoenix Arizona South Mountain Stake, which consists of the Gila River, Laveen, Montana Del Sur, South Mountain, Trailside and Vineyard wards, was created by Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk, a General Authority Seventy, and Elder Leonard D. Greer, an Area Seventy.
A new stake has been created from the São Luís Brazil Stake. The São Luís Brazil East Stake, which consists of the Cidade Operária, Cohatrac, Jardim Tropical, Maiobão and Pioneiros wards, was created by Elder W. Mark Bassett, a General Authority Seventy, and Elder Aroldo Cavalcante, an Area Seventy.
A new stake has been created from the Fredericksburg Virginia Stake. The Stafford Virginia Stake, which consists of the Stafford Branch (Spanish) and the Accokeek, Aquia, Garrisonville, Hartwood, King George, Rock Hill and White Oak wards, was created by Elder Erich W. Kopischke, a General Authority Seventy, and Elder Kevin E. Calderwood, an Area Seventy.
MERIDIAN IDAHO LINDER STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — Tonn Kimball Petersen, 40, attorney; wife, Jami Lee Peterson. Counselors — Joseph Michael Piscione, 50, partner, Helmstar Group; wife, Emily Belnap Piscione. John Douglas Wheeler, 43, partner/CPA, Olsen Wheeler CPAs; wife, Tiffany Nichole Snowder Wheeler.
PHOENIX ARIZONA SOUTH MOUNTAIN STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — Jeffrey Kay Porter, 39, quality director, Berry Plastics; wife, Rebecca Taylor Porter. Counselors — Richard Bret Gadberry, 51, senior manager, Honeywell Aerospace; wife, Angela Jo Shaw Gadberry. Andrew Kelly Hoyt, 37, broker/owner, Turf Reality; wife, Stacy Frances King Hoyt.
SÃO LUÍS BRAZIL EAST STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — João Carlos Martins, 57, technician in educational subjects, IFMA; wife, Neilza Ribeiro Borges. Counselors — Jean Ricardo Buás Soares, 37, ship inspector; wife, Joselia Medes da Rocha. Claudiney Costa Correia, 42, maintenance supervisor, Sonic; wife, Maria Pedrolina Barbosa Correia.
STAFFORD VIRGINIA STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — Bradley Murray Sant, 56, senior vice president of safety and education, American Road & Transportation Builders Association; wife, Denise Stratford. Counselors — Larry Ladd Edwards, 55, program manager, Survice Engineering; wife, Cynthia Paige Edwards. Paul Shon Brodie, 52, head of USMC seabasing, Dept of Navy; wife, Theresa Ann Moure Brodie.
Reorganized stakes
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND HENDERSON STAKE: (Sept. 4, 2016) President — Aaron Terence Wi Repa, 43, S&I area director, LDS Church; succeeding Mark S. Brunto; wife, Adele Rangi Wirihana Wi Repa. Counselors — Nathan Reece Joseph, 47, general practitioner, Kumela Village Medical Centre; wife, Stephaine Eileen Jones Joseph. Phillip Thomas Parkie Skeen, 41, S&I coordinator, LDS Church; wife, Tanisha Nicole Straws Skeen.
DOVER DELAWARE STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — Christopher Frank Smith, 62, recreation manager, US Air Force; succeeding Howard B. Long; wife, Regina Ann Forsythe Smith. Counselors — Robert William Webster, 47, dentist; wife, Stacey Bren Robinson Webster. Darrin Edward Gordan, 51, general manager, Lewis Board of Public Works; wife, Marcie Udall Gordon.
ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Robert Todd McMaster, 50, dentist; succeeding David F. Wilkinson; wife, Deon Dow McMaster. Counselors — John Demeron Skouson, 57, program manager, Northop Grumman; wife, Memri Rochelle Heywood Skouson. Michael Keith Morasco, 61, physical therapist; wife, Pamela Marler Morasco.
FALLON NEVADA SOUTH STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Aaron John Sorensen, 42, manager, Cottonwood Dairy; succeeding W. Arundell Williams; wife, Kimberly Garner Sorensen. Counselors — William Bruce Lewis, 54, dairy farmer; wife, Barbara Dean Stark Lewis. Troy M. Smith, 46, funeral director; wife, Melodee Elaine Amdal Smith.
IONA IDAHO STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — Bradley Scott Bateman, 36, chief executive officer, Dome Technology; succeeding Brad. C Norby; wife, Michelle Lynn Hyde Bateman; Counselors — Kory Dwight Bingham, 46, pediatric dentist; wife, Collette Ogzewalla Bingham. Robert Del Bodily, 56, media services manager, Eastern Idaho Technical College; wife, Renee Davies Bodily.
LACEY WASHINGTON STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Shane Wilson Esquibel, 41, chief deputy attorney general; succeeding Eric P. Coppin; wife, Ann Anderson Esquibel. Counselors — Dale Anthony Ostler, 56, audiologist, U.S. Army; wife, Julie Ann Brockman Ostler. Carter James Hyatt, 47, vocational counselor; wife, Marjorie Ellen Black Hyatt.
MCKINNEY TEXAS STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Tod Kent Richardson, 52, assistant vice president - tax, Torchmark Corporation; succeeding Meredith H. Packard; wife, Cynthia Marie Thrap Richardson. Counselors — Damob Kalani Nahoolewa, 54, alliance director, Level 3; wife, Teri Triptow Nahoolewa. Ellsworth Wayne McLaws Jr., 36, sales representative, Wound Care Specialists; wife, Brooke Elaine Jarman McLaws.
ORANGE TEXAS STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Daniel Lee Harris, 44, owner, Coastal Pain Care; succeeding Rendell B. Newton; wife, Patrice Long Harris. Counselors — William Arthur Fawcett V, 49, professional pharmaceutical sales, Novo Nordisk, Inc.; wife, Cherise Nicole Briggs Fawcett. Aaron Bryce Young, 44, landscaper; wife, Lynetta Joan Barnett Young.
PRICE UTAH NORTH STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Curtis Mark Page, 44, Carbon County engineer, succeeding Larry G. Jensen; wife, Rhondalyn Palmer Page. Counselors — Bradley Jay Crompton, 47, wildlife biologist; wife, Gina Rae Honey Crompton. Tyler Jeff Atwood, 39, CFO, Tony Basso Group of Companies; wife, Hayley Bird Atwood.
SÃO LUÍS BRAZIL STAKE: (Aug. 21, 2016) President — Marcos Aurélio Silva, 46, superintendent, State Secretarieat of Education; succeeding Paulo César Soares Saldanha; wife, Edilene Maria Barros Silva. Counselors — Marcos Serpa Leite, 46, military firefighter; wife, Meire Diana Silva de Mesquita. José Orlanda da Silva Moura, 50, mechanic; wife, Vera Lúcia Barros Gomes.
SÃO PAULO BRAZIL MOGI DAS CRUZES STAKE: (June 5, 2016) President — Thiago Godofredo Reis Lacerda, 33, security supervisor, São Paulo Metro; succeeding Antonio Bernando da Silva; wife, Juliana Moreira. Counselors — José Claudio de Oliveria, 56, painter; wife, Nelva Martins Vegido. Julio Cesar Ramos Albuquerque, 46, administrative manager, BBA Engenharia; wife, Maria José Santos.
SIMI VALLEY CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Apr. 10, 2016) President — Scott Benjamin Moberly, 46, vice president/CFO, Ventura Pest Control; succeeding Craig A. Sheranian; wife, Pamela Jane Gray. Counselors — Charles Allen Newberry, 45, chief financial officer and partner, The Suremark Company; wife, Karalee Ann Jessop Newberry. David Irvin Stevens, 60, CEO, Mobil Sense Technologies; wife, Tammi Lynn Woltmon Stevens.
SOBRAL BRAZIL STAKE: (Aug. 14, 2016) President — Ângelo Bruno Lucas De Oliveira, 30, university professor; succeeding Jose Silvestre Guimaraes Coelho; wife, Maria Alcântara Melo Manoela. Counselors — Antonio Filomgno Rodrigues do Nascimento, 50, research assistant, EMBRAPA; wife, Maria Claudemir Nascimento Rodrigues. Marcos Anto Alves Silva, 41, attorney; wife, Ana Karina Vasconcelos Alves.
ST. GALLEN SWITZERLAND STAKE: (May 29, 2016) President — Christian Bolt, 44, owner, Ars Bolt Gmbh; succeeding Curndin Conrad; wife, Dominique Nachine Krāhenbūhl. Counselors — Thomas Manuel René Ottiker, 40, head of department, Zurich Canton Police; wife, Evylyne Bader Ottiker. Guido Uchtdorf, 46, real estate fund - project manager, UBS; wife, Carolyn Barbara Waldner Uchtdorf.
TARAWA KIRIBATI EAST STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Banririe Benati Nenebwati, 37, principal, Moroni High School; succeeding Sam N. Maunga; wife, Aotai Benuakai Nenebwati. Counselors — Lefulefu Venu Kelese, 60, supervisor, Moroni High School; wife, Bwebwennang Kelese. Taohai Eiba, 44, manager, Kiribati Police Service; wife, Bcuzereia Tamoa.
VERNAL UTAH STAKE: (Aug. 28, 2016) President — Keith Allan Despain, 44, office manager, CRS Engineer; succeeding Gordon A. Seitz; wife, Pamela Ann Turner Despain. Counselors — Paul Milton Searle, 75, self-empoyed; wife, Nancy Ellen Pierce Searle. David Andrew Bestenlehner, 49, director of pharmacy, Ashley Regional; wife, Tami Beatrice Yorgason Bestenlehner.
YORKTOWN NEW YORK STAKE: (June 5, 2016) President — Todd Delton Herget, 47, portfolio manager, Columbia Threadneedle; succeding David W. Checketts; wife, Nancy Bryant Hergert. Counselors — Brett Alyn Keller, 48, CEO, Priceline.com; wife, Marcie Moss Keller. David Scott Higbee, 43, senior managing director, GoldPoint Partners; wife, Melinda Giles Higbee.
