President Jordan Graff
FIRST COUNSELOR IN THE STAKE PRESIDENCY
Jordan Graff was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He and his wife Laura felt guided to this wonderful part of the country, having completed the last of a long course of surgical training that took them across the country from Utah to California to Iowa. With family in California, Washington, and Utah, a move to Arizona had not been top of mind for them during his training years. However, as they explored practices, neighborhoods, environment, and their feelings as they pondered the options, they felt Arizona was the right place for them. Their family moved to Gilbert in the summer of 2009 and they are thrilled to be here. President Graff currently works as an eye surgeon.
In high school President Graff enjoyed snow skiing, singing and choir, hiking, camping and backpacking. Now he loves doing whatever his family is doing. They enjoy playing volleyball, camping, hunting, fishing, and travelling together.
His favorite meal would include a good steak and anything his wife Laura makes. For snacking he enjoys Smart Pop popcorns, protein bars, and flavored waters. And if he really wants to indulge, he likes Twix and Butterfinger candy bars, or Hot Tamales.
What he loves most about his calling is the richness of personal interactions with the amazing Saints in our stake. Inspiring personal discussions during temple recommend interviews, extending of callings, meeting with missionaries, or preparing young men for receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood are meaningful and memorable to him. Also, serving with so many dedicated and faithful ward and stake leaders is humbling and inspires him to be a better servant of the Savior.
We love President Graff and his family and appreciate the sacrifices they are willing to make to love and serve our stake!