Keith McMullin, former Deseret Management CEO, dies at 85
September 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Keith B. McMullin, who led Deseret Management Corporation and served as a member of the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at age 85, the Deseret News reports.
McMullin was called to the Presiding Bishopric in 1995 and served until 2012, overseeing the Church's temporal affairs including welfare, humanitarian work, and physical facilities. After his release, he became CEO of Deseret Management Corporation, the Church's for-profit holding company that operates media properties, retail stores, and real estate developments.
During his business tenure McMullin led City Creek Center's development and managed the corporation's newspaper, broadcasting, and publishing operations. He was known within the Church for his emphasis on self-reliance programs and welfare principles.
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