15 Facts About Larry Gelwix

Larry Gelwix encourages his players to be true to the beliefs of their own individual faith.

Larry Gelwix was born in Oakland, CA to Betty Jo Mercer and Kennth Gelwix, Jr.

Larry Gelwix graduated from Del Valle High School in Walnut Creek, CA.

Larry Gelwix earned a BA and MA from Brigham Young University in Organizational Communication.

Larry Gelwix played rugby for three years at BYU under coaches from New Zealand.

Larry Gelwix became an instructor at an LDS Church seminary adjacent to Highland High School to earn money to pursue a doctorate at Purdue University.

Larry Gelwix became an assistant football coach during the fall season and a wrestling coach in the winter.

Larry Gelwix missed coaching in the spring, and having played rugby at BYU, decided to start a rugby team at the high school.

Larry Gelwix left teaching seminary full-time after four years and pursued a career in the travel industry.

Larry Gelwix is best known in the Rocky Mountain area as the "Getaway Guru" and host of the syndicated "Travel Show" radio broadcast.

Larry Gelwix has been an on-air radio talk show host for more than 20 years.

Larry Gelwix is the feature on the "Getaway Guru" segment broadcast weekly on KUTV channel 2, the CBS network affiliate in UT, ID, and western WY.

Bob Nilsen, who played Highland rugby under Larry Gelwix, was formerly president of Burger King and is co-owner of Cafe Rio restaurants.

Larry Gelwix was asked at a business meeting in Hong Kong what teacher had most affected his life.

Larry Gelwix received his call to the California Fresno Mission in February 2011 and began service as its president on July 1,2011.