David L. 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 to 2015.
| David L. Beck | |
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Beck speaking to the young men in Arkansas. | |
| 21st Young Men General President | |
| April 4, 2009 – April 4, 2015 | |
| Called by | Thomas S. Monson |
| Predecessor | Charles W. Dahlquist |
| Successor | Stephen W. Owen |
| End reason | Honorably released |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David LeRoy Beck April 12, 1953 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Education | BSEE & MSEE |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Spouse(s) | Robyn Erickson |
| Children | 4 |
| Parents | Wayne Beck |
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. He has served as a member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, the organization's governing body.