Gary E. Stevenson

Gary E. Stevenson is an apostle who has served since 2015. A Utah businessman, Stevenson co-founded and led ICON Health & Fitness, which became one of the world’s largest fitness equipment manufacturers.

Stevenson previously served as Presiding Bishop (2012-2015), overseeing the church’s temporal affairs including welfare and humanitarian services. His business background made him particularly suited for that administrative role.

He served a mission in Japan and has been involved in the church’s outreach in Asia. His business success story—building a major company—is sometimes cited as an example of Mormon entrepreneurship.

As an apostle, Stevenson has spoken about spiritual preparation, the dangers of worldliness, and the importance of maintaining faith in materialistic societies. His talks often draw on his business experience and his time as Presiding Bishop.

He represents the business-successful profile common among modern apostles.