Justin Miller

Stake President

Justin Miller serves as a preservice trainer for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion in Arizona, where he mentors and prepares future religious educators with purpose and passion. He and his wife, Amy Danielle Brandon Miller, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of six children. Deeply devoted to faith, family, and service, Justin is especially passionate about building and strengthening the community, striving to uplift and connect others wherever he serves.

Siope Teumohenga

First Counselor

Siope Teumohenga is the proud owner of Teumohenga Concrete Construction, where he leads with hard work, precision, and a deep commitment to quality. He and his wife, Mary Teuila Hingano Teumohenga, have been married for 24 years and are the proud parents of five beautiful children. Known for his strong values and dedication to both family and community, Siope brings the same integrity and care to his business that he does to every aspect of his life.

Brett Cunningham

Second Counselor

Brett Cunningham serves as Director of Sales at CITTA Brokerage, bringing strong leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to service in every aspect of his work. He and his wife, Rachel Jane Tucker Cunningham, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of four children. Brett previously served as a bishop within our stake, where his dedication to faith and community was evident in all he did. His experience—both professionally and spiritually—continues to influence and uplift those around him.

Holly Housekeeper

Relief Society President

Holly loves connecting with sisters from all walks of life and finding common ground through Christ—it’s one of her greatest joys. She and her husband, Chris, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of 7 amazing kids. As a flight attendant for Allegiant Airlines, Holly gets to combine her work with her passion for travel and warm, beachy getaways. Fun fact: she has an identical twin sister whose husband is also named Chris—yes, really!

Salote Ma’ake

Primary President (right)

Salote serves as the Stake Primary President and loves seeing children learn the gospel in its beautiful simplicity—from nursery through Valiant classes and as they prepare to enter the youth program. One of her greatest joys is hearing the Primary songs and watching children build their testimonies through music and simple, powerful truths.

She worked for American Airlines for 23 years, a career that reflects her love of people and service.

Salote has been married for 22 years and is the proud mother of one daughter, who recently returned this past summer from serving in the Suva Fiji Mission.

A fun fact about Salote is that she has been part of this stake for over 50 years, giving her deep roots and a special love for the people and community she serves.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling and sewing!

Julia Young

Young Women’s President

Julia loves serving with the young women. Their faith, joy, and love for the Savior continually inspire her and teach her to become more like Him.

Julia teaches 2nd grade at Franklin Brimhall and has previously taught both 4th and 8th grades.

She and her husband, Sam (a teacher at Franklin Junior High), recently celebrated 15 years of marriage and are parents to three amazing kids. Originally from Bountiful, Utah, she served her mission in Mesa and now calls it home.

In her free time, she loves traveling, doing yardwork, playing Mario Kart with her kids, as well as hiking and playing at her family’s ranch in Aravaipa Canyon. 

Quinn Ellingson

Young Men’s President

Quinn serves as the Stake Young Men’s President and loves getting a glimpse into the future as he watches young men prepare to become faithful missionaries, husbands, and fathers. He finds great joy in helping them grow spiritually, develop strong character, and build confidence in who they are becoming.

By profession, Quinn works as a Data Analyst for Empire Southwest (Caterpillar), where he enjoys solving problems and working with data to make informed decisions.

He has been happily married for 7 years and is the proud father of three daughters, who keep life lively and fun.

In his free time, Quinn enjoys tinkering, riding ATVs, and 3D printing. A fun fact about him—he wiggle his ears!

Ray Deer

Sunday School President

Ray serves as the stake Sunday School president and loves the opportunity his calling gives him to visit each ward and join in classes across the stake. Professionally, he is the presiding judge for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, where he oversees civil, family, and juvenile court matters. He and his wife Annie have been married for 27 years and were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple in 1998. Together, they are the proud parents of four boys. When he’s not working or serving, Ray enjoys deep conversations with his sons about world events and history—and he makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich!