 | Washington D.C. Temple |
Presidents |
Temple presidents are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Following is a list of the current and former presidents of the Washington D.C. Temple.
| President Brian C. Swinton | 2011– |
| President Earl C. Tingey | 2008–2011 |
| President F. Melvin Hammond | 2005–2008 |
| President J. Edward Scholz | 2002–2005 |
| President Sterling D. Colton | 1999–2002 |
| President Earl J. Roueche | 1996–1999 |
| President Ralph O. Bradley | 1993–1996 |
| President David S. King | 1990–1993 |
| President Thomas G. Bell | 1988–1990 |
| President Robert W. Barker | 1986–1988 |
| President Franklin D. Richards | 1983–1986 |
| President Wendell G. Eames | 1978–1983 |
| President Edward E. Drury | 1974–1978 |
"Regular temple attendance is one of the simplest ways you can bless those who are waiting in the spirit world. If you live near a temple, partake of the opportunity to go often and regularly."
—David B. Haight
