Lovell Stake Presidency of Latter-day Saints reorganized

The Lovell Stake Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was reorganized Sunday during their semi-annual Stake Conference.

Elders Steven R. Bangerter and Bradley S. Bateman of the Quorum of the Seventy presided at the conference. They were assigned by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Both traveled from Salt Lake City for the reorganization.

Casey Crosby was called as the new stake president. He will be assisted by Joshua Sanders as first counselor and Joshua Haslem as second counselor.

The outgoing presidency included President Thomas Newman, First Counselor William Bridges and Second Counselor Michael Jones.

President Crosby said he is excited to work with members throughout the stake and looks forward to serving with them as they prepare for the dedication of the Cody Wyoming Temple on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

The Lovell Stake serves the individual wards across northern Big Horn County, including members in Lovell, Byron, Cowley, Deaver and Frannie. The stake includes five wards in Lovell, two in Cowley and one in Byron.