David L. Beck

For other people named David Beck, see David Beck (disambiguation).
David L. Beck
Beck speaking to the young men in Arkansas.
21st Young Men General President[1]
April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04) – April 4, 2015 (2015-04-04)
Called byThomas S. Monson
PredecessorCharles W. Dahlquist
SuccessorStephen W. Owen
End reasonHonorably released
Personal details
BornDavid LeRoy Beck
(1953-04-12) April 12, 1953 (age 71)
Salt Lake City, Utah
EducationBSEE & MSEE
Alma materUniversity of Utah
Spouse(s)Robyn Erickson
Children4
ParentsWayne Beck

David LeRoy Beck (born April 12, 1953) is an American religious leader who served as the 21st Young Men General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 2009[1] to 2015.

Beck was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. When he was ten years old his father, Wayne Beck, was called as president of the LDS Church's Brazilian Mission and the entire family lived in Brazil for the next few years. Beck holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in engineering administration, both from the University of Utah.

Beck has been very involved in the Boy Scouts of America and helped celebrate the 100th anniversary of the organization.[2] He has served as a member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, the organization's governing body.[3]

  1. ^ a b Dieter F., Uchtdorf (May 2009), "The Sustaining of Church Officers", Ensign, retrieved 2012-10-23
  2. ^ Elder, Nancy."Three Fire Council Commemorates the 100-Year Anniversary of the BSA’s Relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints", Chicago Tribune, 2013. Retrieved on 18 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Boy Scouts of America Annual Report 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2012-12-17.