'''M. Russell Ballard''' is a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] in the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Elder Ballard was born in [[Salt Lake City]] on October 8, 1928. Prior to his call as a General Authority, Elder Ballard had interests in [[automotive]], [[real estate]], and [[investment]] businesses. He served as a member of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy from February 21, 1980 to October 6, 1985 when he was called to his present Church position. | '''M. Russell Ballard''' is a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] in the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Elder Ballard was born in [[Salt Lake City]] on October 8, 1928. Prior to his call as a General Authority, Elder Ballard had interests in [[automotive]], [[real estate]], and [[investment]] businesses. He served as a member of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy from February 21, 1980 to October 6, 1985 when he was called to his present Church position. |