Mesa South Stake Leadership

Matt Beeler is the stake president of the Mesa Arizona South Stake.  He is married to his sweet wife and best friend, Misty.  They were married and sealed in the Boise Idaho Temple in 1998.  They have lived in Mesa since moving here in 2002 and have raised all their four children in the stake.  

President Beeler served a mission for the Church in northwestern Argentina (Argentina Salta Mission) from 1994 to 1996.  His missionary experience in that beautiful land with those wonderful people had a profound impact on him, and it reinforced his testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the certainty that God loves all His children.  He continues to have a great love for all Heavenly Father’s children and a passion for sharing the blessings of the gospel with people everywhere.  

President Beeler loves to spend time with his family, whether that’s hiking or skiing in the mountains, wake surfing or wakeboarding at the lake, working in the yard, or just talking together around the dinner table.  

According to President Beeler, “What I love most about the opportunity to serve in the stake is meeting with the remarkable Saints and pointing them to the Savior.  I am constantly in awe at His willingness to love, to forgive, to strengthen, to reveal, and to heal.  I’m humbled to serve with so many consecrated and faithful friends who seek to live higher and holier lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Jason is the 1st counselor in the stake presidency. In 1995, he married his High School sweetheart Melissa in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He said that was the best decision he ever made! Together they have six children (four boys and two girls) and two grandchildren, with more on the way. The Dicksons have lived in the stake since 1998, and they love being part of this wonderful community.

President Dickson is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys being with his family in nature. Whether it’s in the mountains, at the river, camping, cliff jumping, or just taking a nice drive, being outdoors is always a plus for him. He also loves playing the drums and listening to music with a good beat.

President Dickson served in the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission from 1992-1994, where he developed a deep love for the people in that part of the country. More importantly, this is where his testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and His loving atonement grew. Being able to witness how the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the loving plan of our Heavenly Father blesses and brings true happiness to individuals is a lasting memory for him. 

Associating and serving with some many wonderful people in the Mesa South Stake is something that he has always cherished. President Dickson said “The faithfulness and dedication of those that live in this area inspires me. The light of Christ definitely shines brightly here!”  

Nate Nelson

Second Counselor