Hi, I'm David

I am a Husband, Father and Grandfather, a Business Executive, and I am a Mormon.

About Me

I am a husband, father and grandfather. My wife and I have 6 adult children, 5 of whom are married. We enjoy our 17 grandchildren immensely. We live in the mountains and love the beauty thereof, enjoying walks and the abundant seasons. We play golf and love to travel, mostly to see out kids and grandkids. I am a serial entrepreneur and investor, and currently serve as CEO of a rapidly growing whole foods enterprise. I serve on several boards of directors, both not-for-profit and for profit companies. As a cancer survivor, we strive to live in full measure realizing that every day is a gift.

Why I am a Mormon

As a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I am forever grateful to those who have tutored and mentored me in my life. I was introduced to the Gospel of Christ as a young man of 18 years. After listening to the messages and testimonies of the missionaries, I felt a tender peace, like none other - as if I were home. It wasn't a difficult decision to enter the waters of baptism and accept Christ because everything felt so real and comfortable. Surely, I didn't fully understand all of the dynamics that lay ahead, but it felt right, it felt true and the tender entreaty to my heart and mind confirmed, without regard to what others might think, that this was my home. Although not searching, I knew that this was where I was supposed to be. My life has never been the same - the blessings of the gospel of Christ have brought joy beyond measure. Never in my life could I have imagined what lay ahead, and grateful I am for the bounty that we enjoy as a family, eternally bound in the tender love and atoning mercy of Christ.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

Our lives are gifts given to bless the lives of others. An interesting measure of Christ's kingdom the more you give, the more you receive. There is nothing we have received that we haven't been given of a loving Heavenly Father, our lives are His.

How I live my faith

My faith has been through the fiery trials of cancer and has become the substance of who I am. Gratefully, every Sunday I have the opportunity to teach the gospel of Christ in Sunday School. Further, I am blessed with the stewardship to visit with four families on a regular basis - they are each a blessing in my life. Life's experiences and gospel teachings have taught me that our lives are entrusted to us, to serve and love others - whether in church assignments and opportunities, or through the seeming routineness of every day living. My wife and I are engaged in a number of charities that tend to the needs of families, women and children in under privileged society. As well, we are actively engaged in state and national political campaigns and initiatives. The gospel of Christ gives us perspective in these opportunities of service.

What is the Book of Mormon?

David answered...

The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and includes the fullness of the gospel. It is a companion scripture to the Bible. The Bible is the a testament of Christ from the tribe of Judah and the Book of Mormon is a testament of Christ from the tribe of Joseph. Each testify of Christ and contain the gospel of Christ.
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Ben answered...

We believe in a loving Father in Heaven who desires all of his children to have His precious word. "Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth?" (2 Nephi 29:7).

Of course, with any thing concerning God, it is important to find out, personally, if the work is true. What better source can we trust than God Himself? Through prayer we can know, independently of anyone else, where the truth lies concerning any matter.

In the introduction to the Book of Mormon we read: "We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost." I testify that this pattern of revelation is true. If we take the time to study it out in our minds, ponder upon the truth and ask God, in faith with desire to act upon our answer, that we will receive. He has answered me, and He will answer you when you ask in faith.

What are some of the ways that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps those around the world?

Spencer answered...

I had the opportunity to see first hand how the Gospel has changed lives in every way. I served for the church in South America and saw that the teachings of the gospel helped countless individuals in financial crises, relationship problems, health issues, quality of life, personal happiness, political and social issues, and every imaginable aspect in life. I saw people with addictions overcome them and change their lives. I saw the jobless gain work through help of the Lord and help of the church. I saw marriages improved and even saved. I witnessed the sick and inflicted cured through faith. And so, to answer what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does to help those around the world, I would testify that it blesses lives in every aspect.