The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July, except for the Schows who will begin their service in March.
Robert K. Anthony, 52, and Usha Anthony, two children, Indiranagar Ward, Bengaluru India Stake: India Bengaluru Mission, succeeding President Peter Bushi and Sister Kamalakshi Bushi. Brother Anthony is a seminary teacher and former stake presidency counselor, branch president and missionary in the India Bangalore Mission. He was born in Kolar Gold Fields, India, to N. Kanickaraj and Jayarani Kanickaraj.
Sister Anthony is a ward Relief Society president and former ward temple and family history consultant. She was born in Bangalore, India, to Ramakrishna Munisidappa and Nagaveni Gangaiah.
Mark Beecher, 61, and Kimberly Beecher, five children, Lakeside Ward, Saratoga Springs Utah Stake: Missouri St. Louis Mission, succeeding President Barrie L. McKay and Sister Julie J. McKay. Brother Beecher is a MTC branch president and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, high priest group leader, Young Men adviser, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Arizona Holbrook Mission. He was born in Concord, California, to Dick Hoagland Beecher and Julie Rae Hammond.
Sister Beecher is an MTC branch missionary and temple ordinance worker and former stake Relief Society secretary, ward Primary president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Young Women adviser and Gospel Doctrine teacher. She was born in Westminster, California, to Shirrel Robinson Young and Norma Rose Fowler.
Heriberto Blanco Ramirez, 51, and Maria Del Rosario Blanco, two children, Brisas Ward, Saltillo México República Stake: México Ciudad Juárez Mission, succeeding President Gaspar Aguirre and Sister Blanca E. Aguirre. Brother Blanco is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake Sunday School president, bishop, elders quorum president and For the Strength of Youth representative. He was born in Puebla, Mexico, to Heriberto Blanco Reyes and Evangelina Ramirez Rizo.
Sister Blanco is a ward Primary presidency counselor and institute teacher and former ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher and FSY representative. She was born in Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, to Gonzalo Velazquez Ramirez and Constantina Rocha Flores.
Onward Chivunga, 46, and Maureen Chivunga, four children, Dombotombo Branch, Harare Zimbabwe Chitungwiza Stake: Kenya Nairobi West Mission, succeeding President David Sturt and Sister Stacie Sturt. Brother and Sister Chivunga are For the Strength of Youth session directors and group leaders. Brother Chivunga is a former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, stake Young Men presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, ward mission leader, Sunday School teacher, institute teacher, seminary teacher, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Zimbabwe Harare Mission. He was born in Murehwa, Zimbabwe, to Tendai Taderera Chivhunga and Juliana Charlie.
Sister Chivunga is a ward Primary presidency counselor and former stake single adult representative, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Relief Society teacher, Primary teacher, Sunday School teacher, Young Women adviser and temple ordinance worker. She was born in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe, to David Denga and Alice Chari.
David A. Flake, 57, and Sherilyn B. Flake, seven children, Camano Island Ward, Mount Vernon Washington Stake: Colorado Denver South Mission, succeeding President Bradford C Floyd and Sister Tandy Floyd. Brother Flake is a stake president and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Canada Calgary Mission. He was born in Bountiful, Utah, to Dennis Don Flake and Deanna Dawn Flake.
Sister Flake is a seminary teacher and former stake Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor and Activity Days leader. She was born in Walnut Creek, California, to James Leroy Boynton and Patricia Gale Boynton.
Adam K. Galland, 51, and Emily Beeson Galland, three children, Heber 2nd Ward, Heber City Utah North Stake: Alabama Birmingham Mission, succeeding President Joel B. Chibota and Sister Rose K. Chibota. Brother and Sister Galland previously served as senior missionaries in the Ghana Accra East Mission. Brother Galland is a former bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, seminary teacher, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Canada Vancouver Mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Rodger Delynn Galland and Margaret Virginia Rose Galland.
Sister Galland is a former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher, seminary teacher, temple ordinance worker, choir director and young performing missionary in the Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center. She was born in Provo, Utah, to John Richard Beeson and Gaylene Beeson.
Nathan Hollist, 49, and Rebecca Hollist, four children, Middle Canyon Ward, Tooele Utah Stake: Florida Tampa Mission, succeeding President Robert T. Gardiner and Sister Susanne B. Gardiner. Brother Hollist is a bishopric counselor and former stake president, high councilor, stake missionary, bishop, ward Young Men presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Japan Nagoya Mission. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, to William Ladd Hollist and Marleen Walker.
Sister Hollist is a ward temple and family history leader and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Relief Society teacher, Marriage and Family teacher, nursery leader, ward organist, temple ordinance worker and ward visiting teaching supervisor. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Dean M Ashment and Shannon Rosalie Ashment.
Alfred T. Lee, 48, and Cherisse Lee, four children, Laie 7th Ward, Laie Hawaii North Stake: Canada Toronto Mission, succeeding President Rulon F. Stacey and Sister Linda Stacey. Brother Lee is a former stake presidency counselor, stake executive secretary, high councilor, bishop, branch president and missionary in the New York New York City North Mission. He was born in San Francisco, California, to Paul Lee and Henrietta Tam.
Sister Lee is a ward Young Women presidency counselor and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Relief Society compassionate service leader and missionary in the Japan Kobe Mission. She was born in Kahuku, Hawaii, to Charles Wai Hing Goo and Helen Shiu Kuen Goo.
Jacob Munns, 48, and Tiffany Munns, four children, Parleys 3rd Ward, Salt Lake Parleys Stake: Italy Milan Mission, succeeding President Ritch N Wood and Sister Rebecca Wood. Brother Munns is a bishop and former high councilor, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Italy Milan Mission. He was born in Orlando, Florida, to Ranier Farrell Munns and April Jo Munns.
Sister Munns is a ward music chair and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher, Young Women adviser, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Italy Milan Mission. She was born in Salt Lake City to Scott McDonald Brubaker and Ina Rebecca Brubaker.
Ryan Phelps, 53, and Joy Phelps, three children, Gateway Quarter Ward, Queen Creek Arizona North Stake: Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission, succeeding President Kevin G. Dickey and Sister Stephanie R. Dickey. Brother Phelps is a former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Washington D.C. South (Spanish) Mission. He was born in Torrance, California, to Robert Lee Phelps and Sandra Jeanne Phelps.
Sister Phelps is a Young Women adviser and former ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women camp director, seminary teacher and missionary in the California San Jose Mission. She was born in Fairfax, Virginia, to James Evin Sides and Susan Scott Khou.
Plinio Pimentel, 60, and Felicia Pimentel, three children, Highland 18th Ward, Highland Utah East Stake: Brazil Londrina Mission, succeeding President Odilon Asevedo and Sister Cristina Asevedo. Brother Pimentel is a media and technology specialist and temple ordinance worker and former stake mission president, stake assistant clerk, bishop, bishopric counselor, branch presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, Activity Days leader, Sunday School teacher, ward clerk and missionary in the Brazil São Paulo North Mission. He was born in Ponta Grossa, Brazil, to Raul Taques Pimentel and Irene de Campos Pimentel.
Sister Pimentel is a ward music chair and former stake Primary secretary, ward Young Women presidency counselor, branch missionary, ward organist, Primary music leader, Primary teacher, Young Women adviser and missionary in the Portugal Lisbon Mission. She was born in Salt Lake City to Reuben Perry Ficklin and Lavaun Smith Ficklin.
Art Rascon, 62, and Patti T. Rascon, seven children, Summerwood Ward, Houston Texas Summerwood Stake: California San Diego Mission, succeeding President Norman L. Merritt and Sister Armenay Merritt. Brother Rascon is an Area Seventy and temple ordinance worker and former mission presidency counselor, stake president, stake presidency counselor, high councilor, stake Young Men president, stake mission president, bishop, bishopric counselor, high priests group leader, Gospel Doctrine teacher, institute teacher and missionary in the California Arcadia Mission. He was born in El Paso, Texas, to Enrique Rascon and Maria Cristina Rascon.
Sister Rascon is a public affairs director and temple ordinance worker and former stake Young Women president, stake Primary president, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, ward music chair and Activity Days leader. She was born in Provo, Utah, to David Brent Thomas and Phoebe Thomas.
Adam Schow, 52, and Sherianne Schow, six children, Bigfork Ward, Kalispell Montana Stake: France Lyon Mission, succeeding President Jason M. Soulier and Sister Jennifer H. Soulier. Brother Schow is a high councilor and former bishop, bishopric counselor, high priests group leader, elders quorum president, Sunday School teacher and missionary in the France Paris Mission. He was born in Comox, British Columbia, to Brian Paul Schow and Susan Elizabeth Schow.
Sister Schow is a ward Relief Society president and former ward Primary president, Primary teacher, ward choir director, nursery leader and missionary in the France Bordeaux Mission. She was born in Provo, Utah, to John Royal Stone and Judith Anne Stone.
Edward K. Senanu, 57, and Elizabeth E. Senanu, five children, Batsona 2nd Ward, Tema Ghana Stake: Nigeria Lagos Mission, succeeding President Mathias N. Niambe and Sister Clemence Niambe. Brother Senanu is an MTC branch president and temple ordinance worker and former mission presidency counselor, stake presidency counselor, stake Sunday School president, bishop, bishopric counselor, branch president, branch presidency counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, ward Sunday School president, ward assistant clerk and ward executive secretary. He was born in Anyirawase, Ghana, to Bonifacius Kwaku Adjoh and Vicentia Akua Quarcoo.
Sister Senanu is a Relief Society teacher, temple ordinance worker and seminary teacher and former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women presidency counselor and branch temple and family history consultant. She was born in Dunkwa-On-Offin, Ghana, to Samuel Ezookwa Quaisie and Mary Aba Ackon.
Trevor Stansbury, 56, and Becky Stansbury, four children, Milford Ward, Cincinnati Ohio East Stake: Perú Cusco Mission, succeeding President J. Stuart Bunderson and Sister Maren C. Bunderson. Brother Stansbury is a former stake presidency counselor, Addiction Recovery Program group leader, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward Young Men president, ward Young Men presidency counselor and Young Men adviser. He was born in Fairfax, Virginia, to Gary Craig Stansbury and Judith Ann Stansbury.
Sister Stansbury is an Addiction Recovery Program group leader and a former stake Young Women presidency counselor, stake Young Women camp director, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Young Women adviser, nursery leader, Relief Society teacher, Sunday School teacher, seminary teacher and missionary in the Argentina Salta Mission. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Russell Herbert Butcher and Constance Soter Flanders.
Christopher K. Williams, 59, and Teresa Moessing Williams, four children, Mapleton 32nd Ward, Mapleton Utah West Stake: Micronesia Guam Mission, succeeding President Masaru Okuda and Sister Megumi Okuda. Brother and Sister Williams are former senior missionaries in the Philippines Missionary Training Center. Brother Williams is a former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, high priests group leader, Primary teacher, Sunday School teacher, ward executive secretary and missionary in the Tahiti Papeete Mission. He was born in Naperville, Illinois, to Wayne Gene Williams and Sylvia Diane Williams.
Sister Williams is a former public affairs director, stake Young Women presidency counselor, stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president and Sunday School teacher. She was born in Walnut Creek, California, to Herbert Charles Moessing and Kathleen McCoy Moessing.
