Two beloved and accomplished figures in the BYU community — former athletic director Tom Holmoe and legendary quarterback Robbie Bosco — have been called by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve as mission leaders along with their spouses beginning in July 2026.
These new assignments were announced on Friday by the First Presidency as part of the new 2026 mission leadership roster.
Holmoe, who retired in 2025 after a storied 20-year tenure as BYU’s athletic director, will serve with his wife, Lori, as mission president in the California Oakland/San Francisco Mission.
During his two decades at BYU, Holmoe helped guide Cougar athletics back to national prominence, including BYU’s seminal transition into the Big 12 Conference, as well as multiple national and conference titles across many sports.
One of the most iconic quarterbacks in BYU history, Bosco has been called to lead the Ohio Columbus Mission alongside his wife, Karen.
Bosco’s Cougar legacy includes leading BYU to its lone national championship in football during the 1984 season, finishing with a perfect 13–0 record, all while earning All-America honors. After a brief stint in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, he eventually returned to BYU, where he served as a quarterbacks coach for 13 years.
Mission presidents and their companions typically serve three-year terms, focusing on teaching, mentoring missionaries, and strengthening Church members and communities in their assigned areas.
Both Holmoe and Bosco have long been admired for their on-field and administrative accomplishments, yet these new callings show their dedication to their faith.