Richard C. Edgley
| Richard C. Edgley | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus General Authority | |
| March 31, 2012 | |
| First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric | |
| December 27, 1995 – March 31, 2012 | |
| End reason | Granted general authority emeritus status |
| Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric | |
| October 3, 1992 – December 27, 1995 | |
| End reason | Reorganization when Merrill J. Bateman released to become BYU president |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Crockett Edgley February 6, 1936 Preston, Idaho |
Richard Crockett Edgley (born February 6, 1936) has been a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since October 1992. He was the first counselor in the church's presiding bishopric from 1995 to 2012 and was the second counselor from 1992 to 1995. He was designated as an emeritus general authority in March 2012.
Born in Preston, Idaho he obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from Brigham Young University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University School of Business. Edgley was a vice president of General Mills and became affectionately known as the "company Mormon" while working there as an executive.