Who is James Huntsman Utah?

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — James Huntsman, a member of one of Utah’s most prominent families and brother of a former governor, is persisting in his argument that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints used donations the church solicited for charity for commercial purposes.

What is Huntsman doing now?

Huntsman was appointed to the board of Caterpillar Inc. in April 2012. From 2014 to 2017, and again from September 2020, Huntsman served on the board of directors of Chevron Corporation.

Why is James Huntsman suing the LDS Church?

Huntsman, a brother of former Utah governor (and U.S. ambassador) Jon Huntsman Jr. and a member of the wealthy Utah family, sued the Latter-day Saint church alleging they had misused his tithing money throughout his membership in the faith.

Is Huntsman suing the LDS Church?

His original suit, filed last May, accused Latter-day Saint leaders of lying on at least five occasions by saying that tithing — considered sacred funds contributed by church members worldwide — was never spent on commercial ventures, while they diverted as much as $2 billion to an ailing insurance company and to City …

Did Jon Huntsman run for president?

The Jon Huntsman presidential campaign of 2012 began in mid-2011 when Ambassador and former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman, Jr. announced his candidacy for the Republican Party (GOP) nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 election.

What does Huntsman sell?

Huntsman provides a range of market-leading solutions that are used to enhance the comfort, performance and attractiveness of sports and leisure wear, as well as providing lightweight, strong and durable materials for sports equipment and athletic shoes.