James E. Evanson

James E. Evanson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy on April 5, 2025, at the 195th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time of his call, Elder Evanson was serving as a Sunday School teacher and activity days leader in his congregation.

Evanson was born in Taber, Alberta, Canada, on August 16, 1968. He received a bachelor’s degree in dental materials in 1993 followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1995, both from the University of Alberta. He has worked as a dentist in private practice for over 26 years.

He and his wife, Jody Karil Zobell, have five children and 11 grandchildren.