Background
Hales, Robert D. was born on August 24, 1932 in New York City. Son of John Rulson and Vera Marie Holbrook Hales.
Hales, Robert D. was born on August 24, 1932 in New York City. Son of John Rulson and Vera Marie Holbrook Hales.
Graduate, University Utah. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University.
Former executive to 3 national companies. From branch president to stake president counselor Latter Day Saints Church, from president England London Mission to 1st counselor Sunday School General Presidency, until 1974, member General Authority, from assistant to council of 12 apostles to 1st Quorum of Seventy, 1974-1985, bishop, 1985-1994, member council of 12 apostles, since 1994.
Served United States Air Force.
Married Mary Elene Crandall. 2 children.