Guide Note

Thomas S. Monson is the current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was put into office on February 3, 2008, following the death of previous President Gordon B. Hinckley. Monson's former position was President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Fast Facts

1. Born: August 21, 1927
2. Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
3. Spouse: Francis Beverly Monson
4. Alma mater: University of Utah, Brigham Young University
5. Current Position: 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
6. Ordained an Apostle: October 4, 1963
7. President of LDS Canadian Mission: 1959 - 1962

1. 1948: Graduates with a business management degree from the University of Utah; begins a publishing career with the Deseret News
2. 1963: Appointed an Apostle to the Quorum of the Twelve
3. 1969: Becomes member of the National Executive Board of Boy Scouts of America
4. 1974: Earns MBA from Brigham Young University
5. 1981: Receives honorary Doctorate from BYU; serves on President's Task Force for Private Sector Initiatives
6. 1995: Becomes President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
7. 1996: Honorary Doctorate from Salt Lake Community College
8. 2007: Honorary Doctorate from University of Utah
9. 2008: Becomes President of the Mormon Church