— FIRST QUORUM OF THE SEVENTY —
Carlos H. Amado

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1989, at age 44; called to the First Quorum of the Seventy June 6, 1992, and sustained Oct. 3, 1992. Former president of the Guatemala Guatemala City Mission, where he was assigned to reopen the El Salvador San Salvador Mission, chairman of the Guatemala City Temple Committee, regional representative, stake president and counselor, bishop, and branch president. Received degree from the Technical Vocational Institute of Guatemala City; former technical draftsman, and later, area director for the Church Educational System. Born Sept. 25, 1944, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to Carlos and Rosario Funes de Amado. Wife, Mayavel Pineda Amado; parents of five children.

David S. Baxter

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2006, at age 51. Former Area Seventy and second counselor in the Europe West Area presidency, mission president’s counselor, stake president and bishop. Received bachelor of science degree in business management from the University of Wales; was senior executive for British Telecom. Born Feb. 7, 1955, in Stirling, Scotland, to Allan D. and Ellen S. Steel Baxter. Wife, Dianne Lewars Baxter; parents of four children.

Shayne M. Bowen

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2006, at age 51. Former Area Seventy in the Idaho Area, president of Spain Barcelona Mission, stake president, high councilor, bishop, high priests group instructor, and elders quorum president. Received bachelor’s degree in English from BYU, chartered underwriter and chartered financial consultant from American College; was owner of an insurance agency. Born Aug. 29, 1954, in Rigby, Idaho, to Lyle and Jacqueline Neeley Bowen. Wife, Lynette Mortensen Bowen; parents of seven children.

Monte J. Brough

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 1, 1988, at age 49; sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1989; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 6, 1991; called to the Presidency of the Seventy Aug. 15, 1993, and sustained Oct. 2, 1993; served until Aug. 15, 1998. Former regional representative, president of the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission, member of Young Men general board, and bishop. Received bachelor's degree and doctorate in business administration from University of Utah; former president and founder of a computer services company. Born June 11, 1939, in Randolph, Utah, to Richard Muir and Gwendolyn Kearl Brough. Wife, Lanette Barker Brough; parents of seven children.

Sheldon F. Child

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 6, 1996, at age 57; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1998. Former area authority in the Utah North Area, president of New York New York Mission, stake president and counselor, and bishop. Was president of R.C. Willey Home Furnishings in Utah. Studied at University of Utah and Utah State University. Born May 8, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, to Mark Fay and Viola Criddle Child. Wife, Joan Haacke Child; parents of six children.

L. Whitney Clayton

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001, at age 51. Former Area Authority Seventy in the North America West Area, regional representative, mission president's counselor, high councilor, and bishop. Received bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Utah and law degree from the University of Pacific. Was an attorney and shareholder with Call, Clayton, and Jensen, a California law firm. Born Feb. 24, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to L. Whitney and Elizabeth Graham Touchstone Clayton. Wife, Kathy Ann Kipp Clayton; parents of seven children.

Gary J. Coleman

Called to the Second Quorum of the Seventy June 6, 1992, at age 50, and sustained Oct. 3, 1992; sustained to First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1997. Former president of the California Arcadia Mission, counselor to two mission presidents, stake president's counselor, and bishop. Was associate director and instructor at Weber State University Institute of Religion. Received bachelor's degree in physical education from Washington State University, master's degree and doctorate from BYU in counseling and guidance. Born Sept. 18, 1941, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Benton Joseph and Evalin Barrett Coleman. Wife, Judith Renee England Coleman; parents of six children.

Spencer J. Condie

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1989, at age 48; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 3, 1992. Former president of the Austria Vienna Mission, regional representative, stake president and bishop. Former professor at Brigham Young University. Born Aug. 27, 1940, in Preston, Idaho, to Spencer C. and Josie Peterson Condie. Wife, Dorothea Speth Condie; parents of five children.

Gene R. Cook

Sustained to the First Council of the Seventy Oct. 3, 1975, at age 34, and to the First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 1, 1976. Former executive secretary to the First Council of the Seventy, president of Uruguay-Paraguay Mission, regional representative and lived in Latin American countries for many years while on Church assignments. Previously was consultant, agency manager, and trainer for life insurance firm and former management trainer for Church employment. Received bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from Arizona State University. Born Sept. 1, 1941, in Lehi, Utah, to Clarence H. and Cora Myrl Thornton Cook. Wife, Janelle Schlink Cook; parents of eight children.

Quentin L. Cook

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 6, 1996, at age 55. Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1998. Former area authority in the North America West Area, regional representative, stake president and counselor, and bishop. Former managing partner of a San Francisco Bay area law firm and president and CEO of a California healthcare system. Received bachelor's degree from Utah State University and juris doctorate from Stanford University. Born Sept. 8, 1940, in Logan, Utah, to J. Vernon and Bernice Kimball Cook. Wife, Mary Gaddie Cook; parents of three children.

Claudio R. M. Costa

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 1994, at age 45; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001. Former president of the Brazil Manaus Mission, regional representative, stake president's counselor, and bishop. Graduated from Colegio Pio XII, attended Paulista School of Marketing, Paulista Institute of Gems and Precious Metals. Former Church Educational System associate area director, diamond cutter, manager of jewelry store chain, and finance director of Diversified Almeida Prado Co. Born March 25, 1949, in Santos, Brazil, to Nelson Mendes and Luzia Tassar Simoes Costa. Wife, Margareth Fernandes Morgado Mendes Costa; parents of four children.

Benjamin De Hoyos

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 51. Former Area Seventy in the Mexico South Area, president of Mexico Tuxtla Gutierrez Mission, stake president and counselor, high councilor, and branch president. Received bachelor’s degree in education from Normal Superior Benavente, master’s degree in business management from Chapultepec University. Was Church Educational System director of Mexico South Area. Born Feb. 20, 1953 in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, to Alfredo and Sara Estrada de De Hoyos. Wife, Evelia Genesta De Hoyos; parents of six children.

Robert K. Dellenbach

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 1990, at age 52; called to the First Quorum of the Seventy June 6, 1992, and sustained Oct. 3, 1992. Former president of the Germany Duesseldorf and Germany Munich missions, regional representative, stake president, and bishop. Former president, vice president, and business manager of various universities; has worked for the Salk Institute and was involved with a company that assisted agencies and scientific institutes in the Soviet Union. Born May 10, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Frank and Leona Conshafter Dellenbach. Wife, Mary-Jayne Broadbent Dellenbach; parents of three children.

John B. Dickson

Called to the Second Quorum of the Seventy June 6, 1992, at age 48, and sustained Oct. 3, 1992. Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1995. Former president of the Mexico Mexico City North Mission, stake president, and stake president's counselor. Was vice president of sawmill and timber company. Received bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in business administration. Born July 12, 1943, in Tacoma, Wash., to John H. and Helen Baird Dickson. Wife, Delores Jones Dickson; parents of eight children.

David F. Evans

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 53. Former president of Japan Nagoya Mission, stake president and counselor, bishop and bishop’s counselor, stake Young Men president and elders quorum president. Received bachelor’s degree in community health education from the University of Utah and juris doctorate from BYU. Was partner and practicing attorney with Durham, Jones and Pinegar law firm, and an executive in investment banking business. Born Aug. 11, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David C. and Joy Frewin Evans. Wife, Mary Dee Shepherd Evans; parents of eight children.

Christoffel Golden, Jr.

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001, at age 48. Former Area Authority Seventy in the Africa Southeast Area, stake president and counselor, and bishop. Received bachelor's degree in political science and post graduate honors degree in international politics from the University of South Africa. After a long and varied business career, served as Church Educational System director for Africa Southeast Area. Born June 1, 1952, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Christoffel and Maria S. Oosthuisen Golden. Wife, Diane Norma Hulbert Golden; parents of four children.

Walter F. Gonzalez

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001, at age 48. Former Area Authority Seventy, serving as second counselor in the South America North Area presidency, and was previously regional representative, mission president, stake president and area public affairs director. Received bachelor's degree at Indiana University and a technician's certificate at CEMLAD Institute. Formerly Church Educational System director for South America North Area and a CES employee in several South American countries. Born Nov. 18, 1952, in Montevideo, Uruguay, to Fermin Gabino and Victoria Dolores Nunez Gonzalez. Wife, Zulma Anahir Nunez Gonzalez; parents of four children.

C. Scott Grow

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 56. Former Area Seventy in the North America Northwest and Idaho Areas, president of Uruguay Montevideo Mission, stake president and counselor, high councilor Young Men president, and bishop’s counselor. Received bachelor’s degree in accounting from BYU. Worked at major accounting and business consulting firms before establishing his own accounting partnership. Born May 5, 1949, in Moscow, Idaho, to Cecil W. and Elsie Mae Lee Grow. Wife, Rhonda Lee Patten Grow; parents of eight children.

Bruce C. Hafen

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 6,1996, at age 55. Former regional representative, counselor in stake presidency and counselor in bishopric. Former president of Ricks College and provost at Brigham Young University. Received bachelor's degree in political science and humanities from Brigham Young University and juris doctorate from University of Utah. Born Oct. 30, 1940, in St. George, Utah, to Orval and Ruth Clark Hafen. Wife, Marie Kartchner Hafen; parents of seven children.

Donald L. Hallstrom

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2000, at age 50. Former Area Authority Seventy, regional representative, stake president, and bishop. Former president and owner of real estate economics company. Received bachelor's degree in economics from BYU. Born July 27, 1949, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to James E. and Betty Jo Lambert Hallstrom. Wife, Diane Clifton Hallstrom; parents of four children.

Keith K. Hilbig

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001, at age 59; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2006. Former Area Authority Seventy, regional representative, president of Switzerland Zurich Mission, stake president, bishop, temple ordinance worker and Europe East and North America Northwest Area presidencies. Received bachelor’s degree in European history from Princeton University and law degree from Duke University. Formerly international legal counsel for the Church in Europe. Born March 13, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Karl Herbert and Mildred Bower Hilbig. Wife, Susan Rae Logie Hilbig; parents of six children.

Richard G. Hinckley

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 63. Former temple sealer, president of Utah Salt Lake City Mission, stake president and counselor, high councilor, bishop, and elder’s quorum president. Received bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Utah and MBA from Stanford University. Formerly executive and owner in private business ventures. Served in U.S. Army Reserve. Born May 2, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gordon B. and Marjorie Pay Hinckley. Wife, Jane Freed Hinckley; parents of four children.

Jay E. Jensen

Called to the Second Quorum of the Seventy June 6, 1992, at age 50, and sustained Oct. 3, 1992. Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1995. Former president of the Colombia Cali Mission, counselor in the Missionary Training Center presidency, stake president's counselor and bishop. Former director of CES curriculum, and later director of scripture coordination for the Church Curriculum Department. Received bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Spanish and history, Church history and doctrine, and education, respectively, from BYU. Born Feb. 5, 1942, in Payson, Utah, to Ruel W. and Ethel Otte Jensen. Wife, Lona Lee Child Jensen; parents of six children.

Marlin K. Jensen

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1989, at age 46; served in the Presidency of the Seventy from Aug. 15, 1998, to Aug. 15, 2001. Was general president of the Sunday School from Oct. 7, 2000, to Oct. 6, 2001. Former president of the New York Rochester Mission, regional representative, stake president, and bishop. Received bachelor's degree in German from Brigham Young University and juris doctorate from University of Utah; was attorney specializing in business and estate planning. Born May 18, 1942, in Ogden, Utah, to Keith G. and Lula Hill Jensen. Wife, Kathleen Bushnell Jensen; parents of eight children.

Daniel L. Johnson

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2006, at age 59. Former Area Seventy in the Mexico North Area, president of Ecuador Guayaquil North Mission, counselor to mission president and stake president, and bishop. Received bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from BYU; former executive in international companies, as well as holding Church and family farming positions throughout the United States and Latin America. Born Dec. 15, 1946, in Colonia Juarez, Mexico, to LeRoy and Rita Skousen Johnson.. Wife, LeAnn Holman Johnson; parents of six children.

Kenneth Johnson

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 1990, at age 49; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 3, 1993. Former regional representative and stake president; converted to the Church in 1959. Graduated from Norwich City College in England and did graduate work at the City and Guilds of London Institute of Printing; former college instructor and partner in a British insurance brokerage firm. Born July 5, 1940, in Norwich, England, to Bertie A.M. and Ada Hutson Johnson. Wife, Pamela Wilson Johnson; parents of one son.

Paul V. Johnson

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 50. Former Area Seventy in the Utah Salt Lake City Area, counselor in stake presidency, high councilor, bishop, and ward Young Men president. Received bachelor’s degree in zoology and master’s degree in counseling and guidance from BYU, and doctorate in instructional technology from Utah State University. Formerly Church Educational System administrator of Religious Education and Elementary and Secondary Education. Born June 24, 1954, in Gainesville, Fla., to Vere Hodges and Winifred Amacher Johnson. Wife, Leslie Jill Washburn Johnson; parents of nine children.

W. Rolfe Kerr

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 6, 1996, at age 60; sustained to First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1997. Former president of Texas Dallas Mission, stake president, high councilor, bishop's counselor, and member of Sunday School general board. Was Utah State Commissioner of Higher Education. Received bachelor's degree in agriculture, master's degree in marriage and family relations from Utah State University, and doctorate in educational administration from University of Utah. Born June 29, 1935, in Tremonton, Utah, to Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr. Wife, Janeil Raybould Kerr; parents of six children.

Yoshihiko Kikuchi

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 1, 1977, at age 36; first native-born Japanese called as General Authority. Former president of Hawaii Honolulu Mission, Tokyo temple president, stake president and counselor to mission president; converted to the Church in 1955. Graduated from Asia University of Tokyo in business psychology and management; former regional sales manager over Japan for a cookware company, president of a Japanese food import company. Born July 25, 1941, to Hatsuo and Koyo Ideda Kikuchi in Hokkaido, Japan. Wife, Toshiko Koshiya Kikuchi; parents of four children.

Paul E. Koelliker

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 62. Former temple sealer, stake president, high councilor, bishop, high priests group leader, elders quorum president, and counselor in ward Young Men presidency. Received bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Utah. Formerly managing director of Church Temple Department, as well as working in senior managerial positions for the Church. Born March 12, 1943, in Pittsburg, Calif., to Edward Conrad and Lois Bernice Olson Koelliker. Wife, Freda Ann Neilson Koelliker; parents of seven children.

John M. Madsen

Called to the Second Quorum of the Seventy June 6, 1992, at age 53, and sustained Oct. 3, 1992; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1997. Former president of the England Southwest Mission, member of the Melchizedek Priesthood MIA general board and Young Men general board, and regional representative. Was BYU religion professor. Received bachelor's in zoology from Washington State University and master's degree and doctorate in education from BYU. Born April 24, 1939, in Washington, D.C. to Louis L. and Edith Louise Gundersen Madsen. Wife, Diane Dursteler Madsen; parents of six children.

Richard J. Maynes

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1997, at age 46; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001. Former president of the Mexico Monterrey Mission. Received bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, and MBA degree from the American Graduate School of International Management. Was owner and president of Raymond Production Systems Inc. Born Oct. 29, 1950, in Berkeley, Calif., to Stan and Betty Maynes. Wife, Nancy J. Purrington Maynes; parents of four children.

Lynn A. Mickelsen

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 1990, at age 54, and to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 3, 1993. Former president of the Colombia Cali Mission, regional representative, stake president, and bishop. Attended Ricks College and graduated from BYU. Served on a hospital board and in farm associations; formerly self-employed as a farmer and potato shipper. Born July 21, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lloyd P. and Reva Faye Willmore Mickelsen. Wife, Jeanine Andersen Mickelsen; parents of nine children.

Marcus B. Nash

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2006, at age 49. Former Area Seventy in the North America Northwest Area, stake president, bishop, Young Men president and elders quorum president. Received bachelor’s degree in international relations and law degree, both from BYU. Was partner in a major law firm in Seattle, Wash. Born March 26, 1957, in Seattle, Wash., to Brent and Beverly Bell Nash. Wife, Shelley Hatch Nash; parents of five children.

Dennis B. Neuenschwander

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 6, 1991, at age 51; sustained to First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 1, 1994; called to Presidency of the Seventy Aug. 15, 2000, and sustained Oct. 7, 2000; served until April 3, 2004. Former president of the Austria Vienna East Mission and counselor in mission presidency. Was manager of International Area of Acquisitions Division of the Church Genealogical Department. Received bachelor's degree from BYU, master's degree and doctorate in Russian literature from Syracuse University in New York. Born Oct. 6, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Henry and Genevieve Bramwell Neuenschwander. Wife, LeAnn Clement Neuenschwander; parents of four children.

Glenn L. Pace

Sustained as second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric April 6, 1985, at age 45; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 3, 1992. Former president of the Australia Sydney North Mission, bishop's counselor, stake clerk, and elders quorum president. Received bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from BYU; certified public accountant; former managing director of Church Welfare Services. Born March 21, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to Kenneth LeRoy and Elizabeth A. Wilde Pace. Wife, Jolene Clayson Pace; parents of six children.

Anthony D. Perkins

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2006, at age 45. Former president of the Taiwan Taipei Mission, district president, branch president and elders quorum president. Received bachelor’s degree in finance from BYU, MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and master’s degree in international studies from University of Pennsylvania. Was senior partner in a management consulting firm. Born July 22, 1960, in Cortez, Colo., to Larry Lazelle and Sunny Kimballa Luther Perkins. Wife, Christine Abbott Perkins; parents of six children.

Paul B. Pieper

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 47. Former president of Russia St. Petersburg Mission, counselor in stake presidency, high councilor and branch president. Studied international relations at BYU, then received bachelor’s degree in political science and juris doctorate, both from University of Utah. Was attorney and international development consultant. Born Oct. 7, 1957, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Dee M. and Norma Bowen Pieper. Wife, Melissa Tuttle Pieper; parents of six children.

Bruce D. Porter

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1995, at age 42; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 2003. Former stake president's counselor, stake mission president, bishop and branch president. Was a professor of political science at BYU and former executive director of the U.S. Board for International Broadcasting; was research fellow at Harvard University, and served as a corporate analyst for the Northrop Corporation and a staff member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. Graduated from BYU and earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. Born in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 18, 1952, to Lyle Kay and Wilma Holmes Porter. Wife, Susan Elizabeth Holland Porter; parents of four children.

Carl B. Pratt

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1997, at age 55. Former area authority, mission president in Spain, regional representative, temple sealer, stake president's counselor, and bishop's counselor. Was law clerk in U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, attorney in private practice, and served 19 years as legal counsel for the Church in South America. Received bachelor's degree from University of Arizona, and juris doctorate from Arizona State University. Born Oct. 30, 1941, in Monterrey, Mexico, to Carl Barton and LaVern Whetten Pratt. Wife, Karen Ann Yeoman Pratt; parents of eight children.

Lynn G. Robbins

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1997, at age 44; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2000. Former president of the Uruguay Montevideo Mission, high councilor, bishop and bishop's counselor. Was co-founder and former senior vice president of Franklin Quest. Received bachelor's degree from Utah State University and master's degree from American Graduate School of International Management. Born Oct. 27, 1952, to Joshua Grant and Evelyn Reed Robbins; raised in Springville, Utah. Wife, Jan Neilson Robbins; parents of seven children.

Cecil O. Samuelson Jr.

President of BYU. Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy Oct. 1, 1994, at age 53; served in the Presidency of the Seventy from Aug. 15, 2001, to April 5, 2003. Former regional representative and stake president. Received bachelor's, master's and medical degrees from the University of Utah; served residency and fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. Was a physician and senior vice president of Intermountain Health Care, and former vice president of health services, professor of medicine and dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Utah. Born Aug. 1, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Cecil Osborn Sr. and Janet Brazier Mitchell Samuelson. Wife, Sharon Giauque Samuelson; parents of five children.

Steven E. Snow

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy March 31, 2001, at age 51. Former Area Authority Seventy in the Utah South Area, president of the California San Fernando Mission, stake president, and bishop. Received bachelor's degree in accounting from Utah State University and juris doctorate from Brigham Young University. Was senior partner in law firm of Snow Nuffer and formerly deputy county attorney for Washington County, Utah. Born Nov. 23, 1949, in St. George, Utah, to Gregg E. and Viola Jean Goates Snow. Wife, Phyllis Squire Snow; parents of four sons.

Ulisses Soares

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 2005, at age 46. Former president of the Portugal Porto Mission, regional welfare agent, stake president, high councilor, stake executive secretary, bishop’s counselor, and elders quorum president. Received bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from Pontificia Catholic University, master’s degree in business administration from National Institute of Post Graduate Study. Was director of temporal affairs for the Church in Brazil. Born Oct. 2, 1958, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Apparecido and Mercedes Carecho Soares. Wife, Rosana Fernandes Morgado Soares; parents of three children.

Francisco J. Viñas

Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 6, 1996, at age 49; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 5, 1998. Former Area Authority Seventy in the Europe West Area, president of Argentina Salta Mission, regional representative, stake president, counselor, bishop, and branch president. Was Church Educational System director and coordinator for Uruguay and Spain. Born Dec. 28, 1946, in Montevideo, Uruguay, to Rafael and Sacramento Serrano de Viñas. Wife, Cristina Helenas Gaminara de Viñas; parents of three children.

Lance B. Wickman

Church General Counsel. Sustained to the Second Quorum of the Seventy April 2, 1994, at age 53; sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 2000. Served as regional representative, stake president, and bishop. Received bachelor's degree from University of California at Berkeley and juris doctorate from Stanford University. Former partner in the international law firm of Latham and Watkins in San Diego, Calif. Born Nov. 11, 1940, in Seattle, Wash., to Alton C. and Irene Marilyn Carlson Wickman. Wife, Patricia Farr Wickman; parents of five children.

W. Craig Zwick

Sustained to the First Quorum of the Seventy April 1, 1995, at age 47. Former president of the Chile Santiago South Mission, stake Young Men president, stake mission president's counselor, high councilor, and bishop's counselor. Was executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation, former building contractor. Received bachelor of science degree in business management from the University of Utah. Born June 30, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William E. and Audrey McDonough Zwick. Wife, Janet Johnson Zwick; parents of four children.