Robert Martinez

Born and raised in San Jose, CA

First generation member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Full-time missionary: Michigan Lansing Mission (1982-83)

Education: West Valley College in Saratoga, CA

Family: Married Cynthia Loy in the Oakland California Temple. Two sons and two daughters (Caitlin, Robert Jr., Kelsey, Brett) and 10 grandchildren.

Career: Broadcasting sales and sales management. Currently general sales manager, WAND-TV.

David Risley

Born in Springfield, IL. Moved to St. Joseph, near Champaign-Urbana, IL, at age 11. Returned to Springfield in 1985.

Sealed to Eileen Risley in the Chicago Illinois Temple.

Blended family: Five daughters and two sons. 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Full-time missionary: Oregon Portland Mission (1975-77)

Education: University of Illinois - Urbana (B.S.); J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU (J.D.)

Career: Federal prosecutor based in Springfield (retired) and Illinois governor’s office (former - director of public safety policy)

Lived and worked in Egypt and Iraq over five years.

Podcast Host: Justice Voices; God Unites

Bryan Leonard

Born and raised in Jacksonville, IL

Full-time missionary: Paraguay Asunción North Mission (1998-2000)

Education: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (B.A.)

Family: Married Heather Leffler in the St. Louis Missouri Temple in 2001. Five sons and one daughter.

Career: Marketing and communication. Currently director of marketing and communication, Illinois College