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Mission Presidents listed below are in reverse chronological order.
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Rudy B. Puzey (2008 to Current)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
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Robert J. Stringham (2005 to 2008)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
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Grant R. Brimhall (2002 to 2005)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
The youngest of 13 children of Logan and Mary Hatch Brimhall, President Brimhall and his twin, Gale, attended schools in Snowflake, Taylor and Mesa, Arizona. He served in the Southern States Mission (1957-1959). He and Avis have six children, all of whom have been married in the Temple, and 17 grandchildren, the eldest of whom will be starting his mission this summer. Retiring after 35 years in City Management, the Thousand Oaks City Council appointed him City Manager Emeritus and named the City’s library in honor of his 20 years of service as City Manager. He has been a home teacher, bishop, President of the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park California Stakes, and a Regional Representative of the Twelve. He is presently a Sealer in the Los Angeles Temple and Stake Patriarch in the Thousand Oaks, California Stake.
President Brimhall served on the League of California Cities Board of Directors from 1995-97, and served previously as President of California City Managers. He was Special Consultant to the Executive Director of the League of California Cities, and, until the call to serve on a mission, was the Managing Director of MBIA MuniServices Company. Grant holds Masters and Doctorate degrees from USC and Bachelor and Masters degrees from BYU. He was an adjunct instructor on the faculties of the University of Southern California, Pepperdine University, and California Lutheran University. During graduate school at BYU, President Brimhall taught Social Dance where he met, fell in love with, and then married Avis Marie Ardian, his “outstanding dance student.”
In 1990 he was selected “Administrator of the Year” by BYU Institute of Public Management. He received the President’s Award for Administrative Excellence from the Southern California Association of Governments, and the Harry F. Scovill Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration for “Significant Contributions to the Field of Public Administration. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Los Robles Regional Medical Center, and on the Boards of the Ventura County Boy Scout Council, the Ventura County Discovery Center, and The Alliance for the Arts.
Sister Brimhall is the daughter of the late David W. Adrian – a life-long Catholic who loved how the LDS Church blessed his wife and daughters - and the late Laura Anna Farnsworth, a devoted and saintly woman who served the Lord and her family with absolute commitment. Sister Brimhall has been a full time homemaker, mother and grandmother and, according to President Brimhall, has been a powerful force for good in the lives of many youth in the Church – and their friends. She served in many callings: Stake and Ward Young Women President, Primary President Ward Activity Committee Chairman Spiritual Living Teacher Seminary Teacher, and teacher in Young Women, Primary, and Sunday School. President Brimhall observed: “She is a spiritual giant who has the extraordinary ability to love, encourage and motivate others to make correct choices and to live so as to be worthy to return and be with the Savior. She is a ‘Molly Mormon,’ one in whom the Lord takes great delight! Her influence in the communities where we have lived has been extraordinary for she has always put the family first, has been an enthusiastic supporter of gospel teachings, and has been a fearless, delightful, and loving advocate for the cause of truth.”
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Kimball Dean Black (1999 to 2002)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
President Black served as president of the Philippines Angeles Mission from June 1999 to 2002. During his service, he strived to magnify his calling through strengthening the family unit in the Philippines through conversion, retention, and activation. His 'Save the Harvest' campaign excited both missionaries and members alike to focus on the importance of convert retention.
Former callings include: counselor in Georgia Atlanta Mission presidency, high councilor, stake Young Men president, bishop and counselor, seminary teacher, and missionary in the West German Mission. He was the former director of LDS Social Services (now LDS Family Services). President Black received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Weber State University, master's degree in administration and doctorate in counseling from University of Denver. President Black, with his wife, Beth, have five children.
Sister Black's former callings include: teacher development leader, stake cultural arts specialist, Young Women and Primary president, ward organist, ward activities committee chairman, Relief Society teacher, and Primary chorister. She received a bachelor's degree in math from Weber State University, and a master's degree in education/counseling from the University of Nevada/Las Vegas.
(Source: Church News, April 3, 1999)
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Amos Burnell Hunt (1996 to 1999)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
President Hunt began his term as president of the Philippines Cabanatuan Mission in June of 1996. Under his direction, the mission was very successful in bringing many souls to the gospel of Jesus Christ. While serving as mission president, President Hunt helped relocate the mission home and office to Clark Field, subsequently aiding in the re-naming of the mission to Philippines Angeles Mission.
President & Sister Hunt are currently serving a mission in Hawaii at BYU-Hawaii.
Former calling include: Sunday School teacher, mission president's counselor, stake president and counselor, high councilor, stake Young Men president, bishop, and chairman of district Explorer committee. In 2000, President Hunt retired from Church Educational System where he once served as coordinator and institute instructor. He received a bachelor's degree in social studies from Weber State University and a master's degree in community schools from BYU. President Hunt, with his wife, Velma, have five children.
Sister Hunt's former callings include: stake Relief Society president and counselor, Primary president and teacher, Relief Society president and inservice leader, Young Women president, Laurel and Beehive teacher, and Primary pianist. Sister Hunt received an associate degree from Southern Utah University.
(Source: Church News, 1996)
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Jerry K. Lawrence (1992 to 1996)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
President Lawrence presided over the Philippines Cabanatuan Mission from 1992 to 1996.
Former callings include: high councilor and bishop, and ward activities committee member. President Lawrence served a full-time mission in the British Mission from 1949-1951. He attended the University of Utah. President Lawrence, with his wife, Ivy, have six children.
Sister Lawrence's former callings include: temple worker, ward activities committee member, stake Relief Society president's counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward choir and music directory, and Jr. Sunday School chorister. Sister Lawrence attended BYU.
(Source: Church News, 1993).
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Martin Openshaw (1991 to 1992)
Philippines Angeles Mission |
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