Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. Temple.

Temple President Temple Matron Years Served
Clayton Flint Foulger Marla Ruby Price Foulger 2020–2020
Kent Winterton Colton Kathryn Patrice Petersen Colton 2014–2020
Brian Cheever Swinton Sue Annette Stayner Swinton 2011–2014
Earl Carr Tingey Joanne Wells Tingey 2008–2011
Floyd Melvin Hammond Bonnie Sellers Hammond 2005–2008
Joachim Edward Scholz Lois June Groves Scholz 2002–2005
Sterling Don Colton Eleanor Ricks Colton 1999–2002
Earl John Roueche Elaine Whatcott Rouche 1996–1999
Ralph Otis Bradley Mildred Harris Bradley 1993–1996
David Sjodahl King Rosalie Lehner King 1990–1993
Thomas George Bell LaWana Kay Egbert Bell 1988–1990
Robert Whitney Barker Amy Thomas Barker 1986–1988
Franklin Dewey Richards Helen Kearnes Richards 1983–1986
Wendell Geddes Eames Nedra Cole Eames 1978–1983
Edward Emanuel Drury Jr. Louise Farrington Drury 1974–1978