Tad Callister has been married to his wife Kathryn for 53 years. They are the parents of 6 children and have 29 grandchildren whom they love very much. He grew up in Glendale, California and loves sports. He currently plays racquetball regularly and has participated in the worldwide senior games three times. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in accounting, from UCLA with a law degree, and from New York University with a masters in tax law. He practiced law for 34 years in the Los Angeles area. He has served as a Bishop, Stake President, General Authority, and recently served as the General Sunday School President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He currently teaches the Missionary Preparation Class for his stake.