Camille N. Johnson

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Camille N. Johnson
14th Primary General President
April 3, 2021 (2021-04-03) – Current
Called byRussell M. Nelson
PredecessorJoy D. Jones
SuccessorCamille N. Johnson
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho, United States
Alma materUniversity of Utah BA, JD
Spouse(s)Douglas R. Johnson
Children3

Camille Neddo Johnson has been the 14th Primary general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since April 2021.

Biography[]

Johnson was born in Pocatello, Idaho.[1] She attended the University of Utah and obtained a bachelor’s degree in English in 1985 and a law degree in 1989.[2] Johnson worked as a lawyer for more than 30 years and most recently with Snow, Christensen & Martineau.[1] In her legal career, Johnson worked as an advisor and litigator on issues including risk management, employment claims, Fair Labor Standards Act, ADA, whistle-blowing, procedural due process, and pharmaceutical defense.[3]

LDS Church service[]

From 2016 to 2019, Johnson and her husband served as companion and mission president of the Peru Arequipa Mission.[1] In the Primary general presidency, Susan H. Porter is serving with Johnson as first counselor, with Amy Wright as second counselor.[4]

Personal life[]

Johnson married Douglas R. Johnson in 1987 and they are the parents of three children.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Stephenson, Kathy. "LDS Church names new Primary presidency and general authorities", The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
  2. ^ Toone, Trent. "Meet the church’s new Primary general presidency", Deseret News, 3 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
  3. ^ "SCM WELCOMES CAMILLE N. JOHNSON BACK TO THE FIRM", Snow, Christensen & Martineau, 2019. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
  4. ^ "LDS General Conference Easter sessions focus on Christ with an international flavor", Fox 13 News, 5 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Meet the New General Authority Seventies and Primary Presidency", Standard Journal, 5 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles
Preceded by Primary General President
2021 – Current
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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