Brian K. Taylor

Elder Brian K. Taylor was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 1, 2017. At the time of his call, he was serving as president of the Texas Dallas Mission. He previously served as President in the Central America Area and counselor in the Idaho and North America Central Areas. He is currently serving as a counselor in the Utah Area Presidency.

Elder Taylor has served in numerous callings, including institute teacher, high councilor, ward Young Men president, stake president, and president of the Texas Dallas Mission.

Elder Taylor received a bachelor’s degree in arts in 1988 from Brigham Young University. He was cofounder and CEO of a software company serving the 9-1-1, Public Safety, and Homeland Security Agencies.

Brian King Taylor was born in Utah to Lowell Moon and Marie King Taylor on April 15, 1964. He married Jill Featherstone on April 30, 1987. They are the parents of seven children.