Keynote Presentations

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Elder Dennis E. Simmons — “The Mission of the Church”
Dennis E. Simmons currently serves as the President of the Family and Church History Mission, headquartered in Salt Lake City. In the past, he has served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy, as a Temple Sealer, a Regional Representative, an Area Authority, as the first mission president of the Washington DC North Mission and as President of the Logan Utah Temple.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

D. Joshua Taylor — “Genealogy in Prime Time: Family History’s Next Generation”
D. Josh Taylor is a nationally known and recognized genealogical author, lecturer, and researcher. Currently the Director of Education and Programs at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Joshua is a frequent speaker at genealogical societies, libraries, and other organizations throughout the United States.

Thursday, July 30, 2011

Ransom Love — “Embracing Change Together”
Ransom H. Love is director of strategic relationships for FamilySearch. Ransom’s group is responsible for negotiating all third-party relationships and for creating an online and physical genealogical community, increasing participation, volunteerism, and promotion of family history around the world. Prior to working with FamilySearch, Ransom was Founder/CEO/President of Caldera International, now called SCO.