John S. Tanner | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of BYU–Hawaii | |
| In office July 27, 2015 – June 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Steven C. Wheelwright |
| Succeeded by | John S. K. Kauwe III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University University of California at Berkeley |
John Sears Tanner (born July 27, 1950)[1] was the tenth president of Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU–Hawaii), serving from 2015 to 2020.[2] He previously served as first counselor in the General Sunday School Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) (2014 to 2015), as president of the church's Brazil São Paulo South Mission (2011 to 2014) and as academic vice president of Brigham Young University (BYU). Tanner is married to Susan W. Tanner, a former general president of the LDS Church's Young Women organization.