Mesa Arizona Temple
Presidents and Matrons
Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Mesa Arizona Temple.
| Temple President | Temple Matron | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Mark Gulbrandsen | Karen Skousen Gulbrandsen | 2024– |
| Kenneth McKay Smith | Jody King Smith | 2017–2024 |
| J Brent Hatch | Renae Geddes Hatch | 2014–2017 |
| Richard Gordon Porter | Susan LaVelle Curtis Porter | 2011–2014 |
| Daryl Hodges Garn | Irene Hall Garn | 2009–2011 |
| Ezra Thompson (Tom) Clark Jr. | Virginia Meldrum Clark | 2006–2009 |
| Albert Choules Jr. | Marilyn Jeppson Lowry Choules | 2003–2006 |
| John Richard Peterson | Marcia Jorgensen Peterson | 2000–2003 |
| Lee Kenyon Udall | Leona Carpenter Udall | 1997–2000 |
| Ernest Widtsoe Shumway | Diane Blackham Shumway | 1994–1997 |
| John Henry Tanner | Bertha (Bobbie) Pratt Tanner | 1991–1994 |
| Nephi Simeon Allen | Marjorie Nell Price Allen | 1988–1991 |
| LeRoy Layton | Roberta Nash Layton | 1985–1988 |
| Lorenzo Harold Wright | Leah Thomas Wright | 1980–1985 |
| Junius Elmarion Driggs | Bernice Crouse Driggs | 1975–1980 |
| Charles Bryant Whiting | Lucie Hall Whiting | 1970–1975 |
| Jesse Marsden Smith | Marvel Etoile Bailey Smith | 1963–1970 |
| James Robert Price | Mable Alexander Price | 1960–1963 |
| Arwell Lee Pierce | Mary Brentnell Done Pierce | 1953–1960 |
| Harry Lorenzo Payne | Ethel Cholerton Done Payne | 1944–1953 |
| Charles Vestine Pugh | Ava Lou Telia Thompson Pugh | 1940–1944 |
| Charles Richens Jones | Ada Faddis Jones | 1934–1940 |
| David King Udall | Eliza Luella Stewart Udall | 1927–1934 |