User Bio

Richard Ferguson served a mission in Denmark and returned to finish his degree in Economics from Brigham Young University. He began his career in the mortgage lending industry which later led to the founding of his first company in 2000. As a successful entrepreneur, he has founded a number of companies in the mortgage and business finance industries. Richard’s deep and abiding love for the Book of Mormon led to his involvement and support of Book of Mormon Central, whose mission he sees as critical to bringing people to a greater faith and testimony of Jesus Christ. He and his wife Kimberly are the proud parents of 4 children.

Home Residence: South Jordan

Family: Wife is Kim, and they have 5 children, 4 living. 2 grandchildren.

Formal Education: BS from BYU Economics

Career Experience: Began as a Loan officer at Wells Fargo, and then started his own national company to provide specialized financing to underserved communities. He sold that business. Later, developed a mortgage banking business that has assisted over 200,000  families in achieving home ownership and is exiting it with a structured buyout. Currently starting up a new mortgage banking firm as a board member, mentoring former managers to be the executive team.

Church Callings (Present & Past): Gospel doctrine teacher, Elders Quorum President and Counselor, Young Men’s President and Advisor, Bishop, High Council, Missionary in Denmark 

Why you want to be associated with Scripture Central: Have long desired to defend the faith and have closely followed the work and scholarship of our most faithful scholars, including Jack Welch. Having been blessed with business success, have wanted to contribute to  Scripture Central in multiple ways, including offering skills in leadership, finance, organizational development.