SPEAKERS' BUREAU
Invite one to present at your next Chapter meeting!
BIOS & CONTACT INFORMATION
Ron L. Anderson
801-718-0080 discoverlincoln@gmail.com
Ron L. Andersen has worked his entire career with the LDS Church in personal and career development in the U.S. and Latin America. He is the author of three books on the remarkable faith and righteousness of Abraham Lincoln and of his connections with the early Mormon Church. He is a regular speaker at BYU Education Week on these topics. He recently served on the Young Men General Board for the Church. Married to Kathleen Brown, they are parents of five children and ten grandchildren. Ron is a member of the Bountiful Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers.
PRESENTATION TOPICS
One: Abraham Lincoln and the Early Mormon Church
Two: The Remarkable Similarities of Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln
Three: Abraham Lincoln and the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Four: Abraham Lincoln believed he had a calling from God.
Five: The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Lynn Cleland
425-788-5146
His book is entitled 'Faith Greater Than Pain.' Its about the Trek from Iowa City to Utah.
Dave W. Newman
801 942 6549 | newman15@comcast.net
Retired Adj. Professor, BYU-H - Fellow:UK, - Shin Dae Gam, so. Korea.
”International Photographer of the Year USA’’….2019, ASP.
Has presented such teaching programs: in 13 countries around the world.
Mission in Berlin, Germany.
#1 The Smith Family Locket
“Does it contain a Photograph of Joseph Smith Jr.?” (50 mins)
This may be the best of all images of what may be a Daguerrotype of the Prophet taken in 1843. How it measures up to seven of ten of the important image points. Time frame, appearance, age, family ownership and more. See to disprove or prove and authenticate the good back-study and statements from those who are touched one way or another. A colorful production of history, via slide-lecture.
#2 Orrin Porter Rockwell.
Life and Times of this Powerful Character of the New west ( 55 min.)
Well researched statements, stories and travels of a man who became wealthier and more feared than most men of his time. A colorful slide-lecture production.
David C. Ogden
435-979-6423/ 435-896-5232 davidogden5232@msn.com
Current Mayor of Richfield, Utah. Dave is a history buff and a great presenter. His favorite topics are (1) Jedediah Smith, (2) the Old Spanish Trail, and (3) the Southern Expedition led by Parley P. Pratt in the winter of 1849-1850. His presentations include maps, books and artifacts. One of his ancestors was an original settler of Richfield.
Steven L. Olsen
801-598-7966 / 435-654-3523 olsensl@ldschurch.org
Senior Curator in the Church History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Former Managing Director of the Church History Department and Acting Director of the Church History Museum. He directs the restoration of major Church history sites. On-going projects include the Priesthood Restoration Site In Pennsylvania, Historic Nauvoo and the Church History Center in Hamilton, New Zealand. He holds degrees in cultural anthropology from BYU and from the University of Chicago. He has published widely in the fields of museum studies and Mormon studies, frequently presenting at scholarly and professional conferences.
Roger K. Peterson, PhD.
801 814 5195 rkpetersen@readytek.net
Author and former Director of UCLA LDS Institute, as well as Manager of the LDS Curriculum Departmentand the Intellectual Property Office. Roger was added to the Speakers' Bureau at the request of National SUP President Jim Hurst, who wrote this about him: "Roger Petersen recently spoke at a Morgan Pioneer Chapter meeting and has agreed to have his name added to our Speakers Bureau. He is able to speak on a number of pioneer related topics. His presentation in Morgan was regarding his recent mission to Joseph Smith's birthplace in Vermont and focused on the history related to that site.
Jim Hurst." Roger and his wife, Susan, recently returned from a mission to the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial.
Keith Redford
Theporterrockwellexperience.com
480-593-5808
"I saw him at a Sanpete Valley chapter meeting. He did a good job. I spoke with him and his wife. They both said they are willing to travel about anywhere. He did not actually portray Rockwell at the chapter meeting, but talked about Rockwell, and had props to show. Redford and his wife are in the business of portraying Rockwell as a dinner show event, so they are interested in promoting their business. However, the promoting was done very softly." - David Mower
Mike Rose
801-446-5666 / 714-350-8480 itchiefoot@aol.com P.O. Box 1222, Riverton, UT 84065
Graphic Artist, Writer, Researcher, Adventurer
Mike presented at the Sevier Valley Chapter on 22 Feb 2016. The topic was his recently published book, “Salina Utah Massacre.” He spoke without notes giving detailed information about names, dates and events. He entertained questions and there were many. His other published books are: “Remembering Pearl Harbor by One Who Was There,” "Rebellion, The American Revolution Begins” and “Postcards from the Canyon Country.” He charged no honorarium nor expenses. However he did offer books for sale.
Quentin Thomas Wells
801-262-6312 / 801-718-8890 qtwells@g.com 4314 Sage Circle, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124
Former CIA Agent and author of the new biography on Apostle Daniel H. Wells as well as several other books. Wells has also written, produced and directed films and a former Director of SLCC Student Media Center.
In addition to these fine speakers, there are also plenty of places to visit:
CALIFORNIA
San Diego - San Diego Mormon Battalion Historic Site
IDAHO
Chesterfield - Chesterfield Historic Town Site
IOWA
Council Bluffs - Kanesville Tabernacle
Greenfield - Adair County Heritage Museum
Mount Pisgah - Mount Pisgah Pioneer Cemetery
NEBRASKA
Omaha - Winter Quarters Trail Center
NEVADA
Las Vegas - Old Mormon Fort
UTAH
Bountiful - Wilford Wood Museum
Castle Dale - Emery County Pioneer Museum
Cedar City - Iron Mission Museum
Central Utah - Pine Valley Chapel
Cove Fort - Cove Fort Historic Site
Farmington - Pioneer Village at Lagoon
Fillmore - Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum
Lehi - John Hutchings Museum
Ogden - Fort Buenaventura State Park
Provo - George A. Smith Pioneer Village
Salt Lake City - Beehive House, Church History Museum, DUP Memorial Museum, This Is the Place Heritage Park
Santa Clara - Jacob Hamblin Home
Spanish Fork - Icelandic Monument
Stansbury Park - Restored Benson Gristmill
St. George - Brigham Young Winter Home
Syracuse - Fielding Garr Ranch
Tooele - Pioneer Museum Complex
Wellsville - American West Heritage Center
WYOMING
Martin’s Cove