Nominating Committee Report 2016

The Report of the

Diocesan Nominating Committeeto the

112th Annual Diocesan Councilto be held

February 18-20, 2016

McAllen, Texas

Executive Board........................................................................2

Standing Committee .................................................................7

Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corporation......................11

Trustees of TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas ..................14

Trustee of the University of the South....................................16

Revised January 4, 2016.

2Nominees for Council 2016

Executive BoardElect 2 Clergy and 4 Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Executive Board is required to meet two times a year, but occasionally meets more often. The board functions in a way similar to a parish vestry, including preparing the diocesan budget and submitting it to Council for approval. The Executive Board appoints several departments and committees, including the Finance Department and the Nominat-ing Committee. The Executive Board approves the designations regarding the World Mission funding opportunities (line 1b). Members of the Executive Board serve as liaisons to the various departments and commissions of the diocese. A knowledge of (and ex-perience in) ministries representing the breadth of the diocese is an asset to persons who serve on the Execu-tive Board. At the same time, a willingness to engage in diocesan ministry and learn of the breadth of the diocese is the most basic requirement for service on the Executive Board.

Clergy

The Rev. John Hill, Rector, St. Margarets, San AntonioQualifications: John has prov-en himself to be a strong leader as Rector of St. Margarets. The church has grown considerably in membership and programs since he arrived. He brought with him a wide variety of experience, all of which would

make him valuable to the Executive Board. He began his ministry as a lay youth minister at St. Marks, San Antonio, and from there he went to seminary. Upon his graduation from seminary, he served at St. Albans, Harlingen, for two years. He served as Director of Camps and Conferences and worked with college and youth ministry for the diocese. John served as rector of a church in Australia for three years. Before coming to St. Margarets, he was director of and oversaw the building of the Family Center at Laity Lodge. While at Laity Lodge, he did clergy supply work in Boerne.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Stahl Elementary Campus

Planning Committee; food bank; ministry to Stahl Elementary families and faculty; ministry to Madison High School ROTCDiocesan Activities: John currently serves as Chair of the Evangelism Committee, and he works with World Mis-sion having recently served on a Uganda mission team. He previously served as Director of Camps and Confer-ences, Chaplain at Camp Capers, Chaplain at Mustang Island, Happening Board member, Cursillo team, Execu-tive Board, and as a Province VII Synod RepresentativeNominated by: Barbara L. Baugh, Senior Warden

The Rev. Tom Murray, Asst. Rector, St. Peters, KerrvilleDiocesan Activities: Tom has been active in this diocese for nine years. In 2007 he served as Co-Chaplain at a Jr. High Mid Winter session at Camp Capers. He was ordained a priest in December, 1999. In

his previous diocese, he was on the Executive Board, Commission Chair for the Ministry of the Disabled, and served as Spiritual Director for YES (Jr. High Renewal Retreat).Nominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Scott Penrod, Rector, Trinity, PharrQualifications: Scott has served previously on the Ex-ecutive Board and on numer-ous commissions, committees, and boards which support the ministries of the diocese.

Local Church Activities: Rector. Previously: Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lay Rector of Cursil-lo #130, Youth Sponsor, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Minister and Christian Ed Director at St. Marks, San Antonio, 1987-1990Community Activities: Board member of Good Samaritan Community Services-Rio Grande Valley

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3Diocesan Activities: Current: Mustang Island Program Committee, member of the Secretariat for the Bishops Cursillo Movement. Previously: Executive Board, Compensation Committee, Spiritual Director for Happening Movement, Chair of Youth Commission, Evangelism Department, Spiritual Director for numerous Cursillos and HappeningsNominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, St. Albans, Harlingen

The Rev. Bonnie Reeves, Deacon, Eastern Partners In MinistryQualifications: Bonnie has 20-plus years experience in accounting, including finance, budgeting, projections, and operations.Local Church Activities: Sr. Warden, Secretary, Vestry

member various times, Treasurer for Eastern PIM for nine years, Lay Reader, Lay Eucharist Minister, Altar Guild, has published weekly bulletinsCommunity Activities: Member of Lions Club for several years serving on various committees and as chair for major fundraisers for two years, Scout Leader for 10 yearsDiocesan Activities: Nominating Committee for two yearsNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Jason Roberts, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit, San AntonioQualifications: Jason has served on a couple of com-mittees and commissions. He also knows his way around a budget and the budget process.Local Church Activities: Rector of church/school,

occasional choir memberDiocesan Activities: Council on College Missions (2012-2015), Commission on Church Buildings (2012-present), Camp Capers Session Chaplain and Dean, Mustang Island Session ChaplainNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Charles Sharrow, Vicar, St. Pauls, BrownsvilleQualifications: Chuck has a regular daily time of prayer and Scripture reading which helps remind him why he is serving as a priest. He has a passion for spiritual disciplines like silence, solitude, medita-tion, etc., and is trying to learn the difference between spiritual

discernment versus making decisions. He is concerned about finding Gods will for our diocese and likes to learn by asking questions rather than giving answers.Local Church Activities: Vicar Community Activities: Preaches and ministers cross-culturally in Spanish, Spanish GLS Committee Chair Brownsville 2008-2012, member of Hispanic Ministe-rial Association Brownsville, teaches on healing regu-larly and encourages his people to be the church rather than just go to churchDiocesan Activities: Chaplain Colorado Base Camp 2014, Evangelism Committee, Continuing Educa-tion Committee, TMI Trustee, SOMA Missionary to Argentina 1999, SOMA Missionary to India March 2013, Chaplain Camp Capers Senior High Camp 2011, Mustang Island Family Camp Chaplain, Happening Spiritual Director in McAllen, Honduras Medical Mis-sion Chaplain, Executive Board member, Reconcilia-tion Commission, member of the conversation groups and the Bishops Council of Advice about Same-Sex BlessingsNominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, St. Albans, Harlingen

Lay

Mr. Rusty Biechlin, St. Thomas, San AntonioQualifications: Rusty is a faith-ful and committed Christian and has experience in board work.Local Church Activities: Vestry, Sr. Warden, Lay Reader, Council Delegate, Stewardship Committee


4Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity, Consul-tant Lone Star Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, past Board Member for the Christ Healing CenterDiocesan Activities: Church CorporationNominated by: The Rev. Chuck Woehler, Rector, St. Thomas, San Antonio

Mrs. Rosine Carter, Church of the Annunciation, LulingQualifications: Rosine has vast experience in leadership roles in and out of the church. She is a dedicated worker, humbly doing any task assigned to her. She loves her church and its mission.

Local Church Activities: Former Sr. Warden, Lay Reader, Council Delegate, Wednesday night supper ministry, past Chair of Church Cookbook, World Mis-sion team leaderCommunity Activities: Past Jr. League of Corpus Christi and San Antonio, past Bayfest Chairman and Board Member, past President Seton Association-Seton Edgar B. Davis HospitalDiocesan Activities: World Mission Committee, Coor-dinator SE Mexico activities, Cursillo TeamNominated by: The Rev. Bur Dobbins, Rector, Annunciation, Luling

Mr. Scott Dawson, St. Lukes, Cypress MillQualifications: Scott has a strong background of multiple years as Senior Warden and a Vestry member.Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry, Coun-cil Delegate, Treasurer, Par-ish Endowment Board, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Editor of weekly email newsletter, Parish

Piedras Negras Mission Team, CursilloCommunity Activities: Member Horseshoe Bay Prop-erty Owners Association, Managing Member Creek Hill POANominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye, Rector, St. Lukes, Cypress Mill

Mr. Todd Felton, St. James, Del RioQualifications: Todd has served multiple terms on the Vestry and has been involved in numerous ministries, which will allow him to bring a unique perspective from a small parish.Local Church Activities:

Junior Warden, Vestry, Council Delegate, past youth group assistant, youth mission trips, past Senior War-den and Treasurer of numerous parishesCommunity Activities: 82nd Fighter Group Interim PresidentDiocesan Activities: Past Nominating Committee memberNominated by: Nominating Committee

Mrs. Alice Ann Fischer, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Alice Ann has served on the Vestry and the St. James School Board under the past two rectors.Local Church Activities: Vestry, Sunday School teacher, Cursillo #65 Team, Mission

Committee, Missionary to Belarus, Education for Min-istry graduate. Currently: Finance, St. James School Board, many other various committeesCommunity Activities: Corpus Christi Library Board, Junior League, Corpus Christi Science Museum, Social Clubs, community organizations-volunteerDiocesan Activities: Standing Committee, Finance, World Mission, Committee on the Bishops Address, Delegate/Alternate to Diocesan Councils, Delegate to General Convention 2006, 2015, and an alternate in 2003.Nominated by: Vestry of Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi


5Mr. Rodney Hart, St. Marks, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Rodney is a wise, caring consensus builder with many years experience serving clients as an engineer and consultant in estate plan-ning and banking. He is very community oriented.Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry, Lay

Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Council DelegateCommunity Activities: Serves on the Nueces County Hospital District; active with Walk to Emmaus and Nueces County Livestock Show; was a volunteer coach for youth for many yearsDiocesan Activities: Nominating CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. John Hardie, Rector, St. Marks, Corpus Christi

Mr. Brian L. Kates, St. Davids, San AntonioQualifications: Brian has good leadership skills; he is active in both parish and diocesan ac-tivities and is able to focus on vision and big picture, as well as the steps needed to carry out the vision.Local Church Activities: For-

mer Vestry member, Stewardship Committee member, Mens Breakfast Team, Building CommitteeCommunity Activities: Downtown Rotary, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas ExesDiocesan Activities: Former Happening Board mem-ber, former Vocare Board memberNominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason, Rector, St. Davids, San Antonio

Mrs. Betsy Stephenson, St. Lukes, Cypress MillQualifications: Betsy has strong leadership abilities and a willingness to learn. She has worked with Vestries, with church finances (including budgets), and other commit-tees for many years. Most im-

portant is her dedication to the mission and ministry of the church, recognizing that all we do is a response

to Gods redemptive love through his son Jesus Christ.Local Church Activities: Vestry (Senior Warden); former Treasurer, former Church Administrator, Music Leader, Daughters of the King, Council DelegateCommunity Activities: Weekly volunteer at The Help-ing Center of Marble Falls, a local food bankNominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye, Rector, St. Lukes, Cypress Mill

Mrs. Martha Monier Steves, St. Marks, San AntonioQualifications: Martha is a strong leader. Her spiritual journey informs her life and her commitments. She would be an excellent person for the Executive Board as she has great vision for the future.Local Church Activities: Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lector,

Council Delegate (many times), Choir member, Sun-day School teacher, Vestry, Senior Warden, Finance Committee, Search Committee, Commission on Min-istry, Co-Chair Bishops ConsecrationCommunity Activities: United Way Childrens Issue Council, past President Charity Ball Association, Battle of Flowers AssociationDiocesan Activities: Standing Committee, Depart-ment of Finance, Nominating Committee, Leadership Committee, Executive BoardNominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector, St. Marks, San Antonio

Ms. Libby Templeton, St. Francis by the Lake, Canyon LakeQualifications: Libby has excellent leadership and communication skills. As the parish Finance and Budget Committee Chair for three years, she understands budget-ing processes. Shes grounded

in prayer, study, and worship. She represents her peers well and has a willingness and desire to serve Christ at the diocesan level.


6Local Church Activities: Finance and Budget Com-mittee Chair, Chair of Lector and Lay Eucharistic Minister teams, Stewardship Committee, Vestry, Clerk, Vestry Nominating Committee, Acolyte, Lector, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lay Eucharistic Visitor, Altar Guild, Worship Team member for St. Judes Ranch for Children, Mission Prayer team leaderCommunity Activities: ConnectedInFaith - prayer employee resource group, Dell Powering the Possible Community volunteer activitiesDiocesan Activities: World Mission Committee member, World Mission Prayer Team Leader, Cursillo Secretariat, Council Delegate and Alternate, Cursillo Teams, Abide in Me ConferencesNominated by: The Rev. David Chalk, Rector, St. Francis by the Lake, Canyon Lake

Mrs. Pat Whitehouse, St. George, San AntonioQualifications: Pat is a strong leader and a prayer warrior. She knows how to run and co-ordinate business and church committees.Local Church Activities: Lay Reader, Council Delegate,

Prayer Team/Chain Coordinator, former Youth and Family Minister; VBS Coordinator, Sunday School, small group leaderCommunity Activities: Ronald McDonald House and a halfway home for those who have lost jobs; tutoring studentsDiocesan Activities: Executive Board (three terms), Christian Education and Evangelism DepartmentsNominated by: The Rev. Ram Lopez, Rector, St. George, San Antonio

Mr. Mark E. Williams, St. Andrews, SeguinLocal Church Activities: Lay Reader, Choir, past Council Delegate, Vestry member, past Junior Warden, past Senior Warden, past Treasurer, Chair of Search Committee, past Ves-try and Sr. Warden in Mexican parish

Community Activities: Past City Councilman, past Rotary President, mentor at Seguin Pregnancy Center, Habitat for Humanity, Open Table memberDiocesan Activities: Camp Capers Mens Retreat - three yearsNominated by: Nominating Committee

7Standing CommitteeElect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Standing Committee meets about three times a year and serves as a Council of advice to the diocesan bishop. Among its responsibili-ties are granting or withholding consents to the election of bishops throughout the Episcopal Church and inter-viewing seminarians and recommending to the bishop whether or not they be made candidates for ordination. The Standing Committee is composed of six persons: three clergy and three lay. In the event that the office of bishop is vacant, the Standing Committee serves as the ecclesiastical authority for the diocese. Persons serving on the Standing Committee should be familiar with the Constitution and Canons, aware of issues in the wider Anglican Communion, and be willing to undertake a wide range of leadership needs and discernment.

Clergy

The Rev. Clayton Elder, Rector, St. Philips Church and School, BeevilleQualifications: Clayton is an experienced leader in the diocese with a passion for bringing the Kingdom of God to bear through his life and ministry by serving God and neighbor in one-on-one mo-ments of grace. He also has a

passion for gatherings of servant leaders discerning Gods will for the Church and diocese.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: President of the Ministerial Alliance (2012-2015), Vice President of the Beeville Vineyard (2011-2015), Board Member of the Beeville Habitat for Humanity (2011-2015)Diocesan Activities: Dean of the Eastern Convoca-tion (2010-2014), Episcopal Schools Commission (2011-present), Executive Board (2013-present) Chair of the Nominating Committee (2013), Development Com-mittee (2014-present), Happening Board (2015-pres-ent), Christian Education Committee (2015-present), Cursillo Spiritual Director (2012, 2016), Kairos Spiritual Director (2013-present), Family Camp Spiritual Direc-tor (2013), Happening Spiritual Director (2015)Nominated by: Self-nominated

The Rev. Shanna Neff, Rector, St. Pauls, BradyQualifications: Shanna has been ordained since 1991 and has served in three dioceses: the Diocese of Texas, Okla-homa, and now in West Texas. She grew up in the Episcopal Church and has loved serving in our church in a variety of

ways and roles. She is grateful for the Diocese of West Texas and would be honored to serve here.Local Church Activities: Rector; Since ordination she has served as rector of four congregations, as an associ-ate in two congregations, and Chaplain at four Episco-pal schools associated with the congregations.Community Activities: Brady Clergy, Brady Rotary, and Brady Chamber of CommerceDiocesan Activities: Commission for Christian Edu-cation in both the Dioceses of Texas and Oklahoma; Commission for Missions slated for growth in the Diocese of Oklahoma; Recovery Committee in this diocese; and camping programs for the Dioceses of West Texas, Oklahoma and TexasNominated by: Mr. Brendan Weatherman, Senior Warden and Vestry, St. Pauls, Brady

The Rev. Beverly Patterson, Rector, St. Andrews, Port IsabelQualifications: Beverlys prior career and education includes human resources, supervision and training. She is a gradu-ate and supporter of Sewanee School of Theology.

Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Occasional volunteer at Boys and Girls Club; in the last five years: Rotary, Scouting, Leadership Laguna Madre, PIISD SHAC committeeNominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, St. Albans, Harlingen


8The Rev. Christopher, Roque, Rector St. Johns, Sonora; Vicar, St. James, Ft. McKavettQualifications: Chris has the necessary skills, experience, and discernment to serve on the Standing Committee, as il-lustrated by his leadership and involvement in local church,

community, and diocesan activities. Further, Chris is known for his ability to collaborate with and lead others as well as grasp the larger picture in various contexts.Local Church Activities: Rector-St. Johns, Sonora; Vicar-St. James, Ft. McKavett; Assistant Rector-St. Johns, McAllen; Chaplain of local Order of St. Luke Chapter; Chaplain of local Daughters of the King Chapter; five-time member of Honduras Mission Teams, DWTX Mexico Veterinarian Mission Team; TLU Faculty Sponsor to Canterbury on Campus/TLU-Seguin; Former Junior Warden-St. Johns, New Braunfels; Adult EYC Sponsor to St. Johns, New Braunfels; Worship Team member-St. Johns, New BraunfelsCommunity Activities: Board member of Hospice of San Angelo, Current Sonora Good Samaritan Com-munity Advisory Board member (and former chair), Boy Scoutmaster of Sonora Troop 19, Volunteer Sut-ton County Food Pantry, member of Friends of Fort McKavett, former President of Sonora Ministerial Alliance, former Board member for Friends of His-toric Sonora, former Board member Sonora Eaton Hill Nature Center, former third Vice-President Sonora Downtown Lions Club, City of Sonora/Senior Police Officer, Chaplain to Sutton County Sheriff Office and Jail, Retired Captain (current Chaplain) Texas Luther-an University Police, Hospital Chaplain of Hudspeth Hospital (Sonora), Schleicher County Medical Center (Eldorado), Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo), Adjunct Chaplain to Fort McKavett State Historical Site, Certified Mental Health Peace OfficerDiocesan Activities: Evangelism Commission, Chris-tian Education Commission, Northern Convocation Disaster Representative, Cursillo Spiritual Director and Assistant Spiritual Director, Camp Capers Dean and Chaplain, Mustang Island Family Camp Chaplain and Teacher, former Director of Diocesan Disaster Response Commission, former Province VII Delegate, former TMI Trustee, Nomination Committee for Council 2010, former Board member-Good Samaritan

Community Services, Rio Grande ValleyNominated by: Northern Convocation Clericus

Lay

Mr. Steve Alwais, St. George, San AntonioQualifications: Steve is an experienced leader and the recent Chairman of the St. George Building Committee. He is a dedicated Episcopalian.Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, past Junior

Warden, member Finance Committee, Church School Board, Council DelegateCommunity Activities: Media and Audio team, Board of Directors-SA Livestock Show, past Chairman Public Affairs Committee Livestock Show, volunteer producer and voice of Public TV (KLRN) Auction, past Chair-man National Cub Scout Committee, Local Council CommissionerDiocesan Activities: Rector Cursillo #270, served on several Cursillo TeamsNominated by: The Rev. Ram Lopez, Rector, St. George, San Antonio

Mrs. Patty Brooke, St. Davids, San AntonioLocal Church Activities: Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Min-ister, Christian Formation Co-ordinator, Formation Teacher, Council Delegate, Provincial Synod DelegateCommunity Activities: Retreat/workshop leader, Cer-

tified Spiritual DirectorDiocesan Activities: Currently serves on Discernment Committee; has served on Executive Board, Evange-lism Committee, Cursillo Rector and team member, Stewardship Committee, Commission for Womens MinistriesNominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason, Rector, St. Davids, San Antonio


9Mr. Michael T. Edmond, M.D., St. Stephens, WimberleyQualifications: You cannot find a more qualified, humble, and competent servant. Mi-chaels personality and pro-fessionalism is coupled with compassion, intelligence, and grace. He is patient, a good listener, and most importantly, a person who follows through

on whatever he commits to. He is a self-starter and is always prepared. He asks for input, is quiet in manner, yet acts with genuine authority. With Michaels leader-ship, guidance, collaborative style, and encouragement we have restructured our Vestry, moved to year-round stewardship, rewritten by-laws, developed new Mis-sion/Vision Statements, drawn up facility use agree-ments and covenant statements with the school, and promulgated a new ministry organization chart.Local Church Activities: Vestry 2012-2014, serving as Stewardship Chair 2013-2014, Senior Warden 2014, Council Delegate 2012, Long-Range Planning Com-mittee 2010, Cemetery Board 2015.Nominated by: The Rev. Sandy Casey-Martus, Rector, St. Stephens Church and School, Wimberley

Dr. W. Clark Hendley, St. Johns, New BraunfelsQualifications: Clark is a recognized leader in our par-ish and in the Diocese of West Texas. His academic back-ground as an English professor and College Administrator, in addition to his leadership in two other dioceses, would make him an outstanding

member of the Standing Committee.Local Church Activities: Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, choir member, teacher for mens and womens Bible study, leader of Sunday Adult Forums, chair of Ves-try Nominating Committee; served on vestries in the Dioceses of West Missouri and Connecticut; Senior Warden at St. James, West Hartford, ConnecticutDiocesan Activities: Reader of General Ordination Exams (GOEs) since 2006; member Board of Examin-ing Chaplains since 2013Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector, St. Johns, New Braunfels

Mr. Douglas (Doug) Holmes, St. Pauls, BradyQualifications: I have been so blessed and impressed with Dougs gift of discernment. He is invaluable to St. Pauls and to the diocese. His passion for his Lord is shown through his commitment to our parish family and the diocese. He has a vast experience of both small

and large congregations. He has also served in small towns as well as in cities. The Diocese of West Texas would be lucky to have Doug on our Standing Com-mittee.Local Church Activities: Worship Leader, Lector, Ves-try member, past Senior Warden (three terms), Coun-cil DelegateCommunity Activities: Helped start St. Martins Episcopal Worshiping Community in Mason, former member Mason County Ministerial Alliance, Lenten Lunch Program, Friends of the LibraryDiocesan Activities: Executive Board 2013-2015, World Mission Committee, Operations Committee Texas Water Mission and active participant in Water Mission Work in HondurasNominated by: The Rev. Shanna Neff, Rector, St. Pauls, Brady

Mrs. Elizabeth Liz Nisbet, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Liz has served the Diocese of West Texas in various ways, has a good un-derstanding of the needs and strengths of the diocese, and has a deep care for its contin-ued growth.

Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Chairman Endowment Outreach, Council Delegate numerous years.Community Activities: St. James Episcopal School Board of Trustees, PBS Board, Driscoll Childrens Hospital Board, Texas State Aquarium Board, Christus Spohn Hospital Board, Jr. League Fund Development Advisor


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Diocesan Activities: Executive Board, Foundation Committee, Steering Planning Committee for Mustang Island Conference Center, Co-chair of construction of MICC, Search Committee for Camps and Conferences DirectorNominated by: Vestry, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi

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Trustees of the Episcopal Church CorporationElect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Episcopal Church Corpo-ration in West Texas holds title to the permanent funds and other property belonging to the diocese. It has authority to receive bequests and donations, and to sell or mortgage property to which it holds title. As such, Trustees should have an understanding of/interest in financial, real estate, and property matters. The Trust-ees work with the Bishop on designating certain re-stricted funds as they are needed in ministry. There is usually monthly contact needed with the Trustees, and a substantial amount of the Trustees business histori-cally was done via telephone and mail, then confirmed at their quarterly meetings. Today, most business is done electronically, via email.

Clergy

The Rev. Edmund Dohoney, RetiredQualifications: Ed has pre-vious experience, as he has served two terms as a trustee, as well as 10 years as Canon to the Ordinary working with the trustees.Local Church Activities: Priest, assisting at Holy Spirit, San Antonio

Diocesan Activities: Canon to the Ordinary; financial offices; Stewardship Officer; Clergy Deployment Of-ficer; Trustee of Church Corporation; Standing Com-mittee, Department of Camps and Conferences Chair; Executive Board, Deputy-General Convention; Univer-sity of the South Trustee; Council Dispatch of BusinessNominated by: Vestry, Church of the Holy Spirit, San Antonio

The Rev. Don Lee, RetiredQualifications: Don has a strong business background and has served as a Trustee for the Church Corporation before.Local Church Activities: Rector/Vicar, Archdeacon, Deployment Officer

Community Activities: Rotary, Chamber member, Supporter of many community activities, FFA, 4HDiocesan Activities: Executive Board, Church Cor-poration, Clergy Continuing Ed, Diocesan Insurance Committee, Diocesan Outreach Committees, many other committeesNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Jim Nelson, Rector, St. Johns, McAllenQualifications: Jim Nelson has been ordained for over 26 years and has served on a va-riety of diocesan committees, including the Bishop Quin Foundation in the Diocese of Texas that administered grants

for the growth of the church.Local Church Activities: Rector; throughout his career he has served in a variety of capacities, including Ex-ecutive Board, Discernment Committee, and Regional Dean.Diocesan Activities: Dean, Valley Convocation; Executive Board; Discernment CommitteeNominated by: Nominating Committee

Lay

Mr. Tommy Funk, Jr., St. Davids, San AntonioQualifications: Tommy has a passion to continue the great works that this diocese has created. He brings over 25 years of business and real estate knowledge and is com-mitted to serving this diocese.Local Church Activities: St.

Davids - Vestry, Stewardship Committee; St. Albans - Junior Warden, Vestry, President of School BoardCommunity Activities: Member of Alamo Kiwanis ClubDiocesan Activities: Past member of Diocesan Devel-opment CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason, Rector, St. Davids, San Antonio


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Mrs. Brenda Hunter, St. James, Del RioQualifications: Brenda has 36 years experience as a licensed, full-time realtor and 20 years as Broker/Owner of Hunter Real Estate (Brenda Hunter & Assoc. LLC).Local Church Activities: Vestry, Worship Leader, served

on Stewardship CommitteeCommunity Activities: Member of Del Rio Chamber of Commerce, past Rotary Club Director, current Di-rector Rotary Village Housing, past President Del Rio Board of Realtors, member of BSP SororityNominated by: The Rev. John Fritts, Rector, and Vestry, St. James, Del Rio

Mr. Bob King, St. Johns, New BraunfelsQualifications: Bob has 20-plus years experience working in the energy capital markets and financial business, includ-ing work as a corporate banker in the energy sector with Mel-lon Bank, Pittsburgh, PA and First National Bank of Chi-

cago. He has also served in leadership positions of sev-eral faith-based and secular non-profits and has served on governing advisory board organizations, including the Greater Houston Chapter of American Red Cross.Local Church Activities: St. Johns - Outreach Com-mittee, Ministry Leader, Usher, Newcomers Commit-tee, Hospitality Committee. Holy Spirit, Houston - Board member, Treasurer of Holy Spirit School, Board member and President Holy Spirit Endowment Fund, Outreach Project Coordinator, Lay Reader, UsherDiocesan Activities: Transportation Committee for Diocesan Council 2015Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector, St. Johns, New Braunfels

Mr. David Maitland, St. Matthews, KenedyQualifications: David has a strong background in manage-ment of commercial real estate, logistics, and financial man-agement learned through management of recruiting facilities in 17 states.Local Church Activities:

Junior Warden, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Council Del-egate, Lay ReaderCommunity Activities: Former Vice President of Karnes County Historical Society and former member of Karnes County Historical CommissionNominated by: The Rev. Virginia Frnka, Canon Missioner, Eastern Partners in Ministry

Mr. Rawley McCoy, St. Francis, VictoriaQualifications: Rawley has 38 years of experience in the practice of architecture and 36 years in ownership and man-agement.Local Church Activities: Cur-rent - Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Choir Member; former

- Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Vestry, Building and Grounds Committee Chairman, Finance Commit-tee Chairman, Stewardship Chairman, Parish Profile Committee Chairman, Board member at Trinity Epis-copal School (two years as Board President), Education for Ministry graduateCommunity Activities: Victoria Downtown Rotary Club (past president and current Board member), Vic-toria Business and Education Coalition - VBEC (found-ing member, current board member, former president), Victoria Economic Development Corporation - VEDC, City of Victoria Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Chairman, City of Victoria Building and Standards Commission - Chairman, Victoria Independent School District Career Technology Advisory Board, weekly mentor at Victoria ISD East High SchoolDiocesan Activities: Commission on Church Build-ings (long-time member), Nominating CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. Stephen Carson, Rector, St. Francis, Victoria


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Mr. Dan Wallace, St. Thomas, San AntonioQualifications: Dan has a BBA in finance and 20-plus years experience in banking. He has served as Chairman of the Fi-nance Committee at St. Lukes and Treasurer of St. Thomas.Local Church Activities: Vestry member at St. Lukes,

currently Vestry member at St. Thomas, Chairman of Action Committee for upcoming Capital Campaign, Greeter, St. Thomas Golf Group, Mens Meat Burning, Habitat for HumanityCommunity Activities: Volunteered at CAM, Volun-teered at SAMMNominated by: The Rev. Chuck Woehler, Rector, St. Thomas, San Antonio

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Trustees of TMI - The Episcopal School of TexasElect 2 persons, either Clergy or Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Board of Trustees is re-sponsible for communicating the needs of the school to the Diocese and gathering resources in support of the school at the direction of the Board of Governors. The Trustees meet 3-4 times a year on average, on the campus of TMI.

Mr. Bryce Boddie, St. Helenas, BoerneLocal Church Activities: Worship Leader, Sunday School Teacher, former Youth MinisterCommunity Activities: Boerne Moontime Rotary, Community Garden Orga-

nizer, Boerne Public Arts Committee, Youth Soccer CoachDiocesan Activities: Happening BoardNominated by: Nominating Committee

Dr. Debbie Cottrell, St. Johns, New BraunfelsQualifications: Debbies work background as a university his-tory professor and Vice Presi-dent for Academic Affairs for a Christian University would make her of great value as a Trustee of TMI.Local Church Activities:

Debbie currently serves as a member of the Vestry, Lay Reader, and as Ministry Leader for Adult Education.Diocesan Activities: Council Delegate, Cursillo par-ticipant. Debbie was previously an active member of parishes in Missouri, Massachusetts, and North Caro-lina.Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector, St. Johns, New Braunfels

Mr. Jim L. Munro, Ph.D., Grace Church, Port LavacaQualifications: Jim has had many years of experience in education and is passion-ate about the fusion of high academic standards with high service values.Local Church Activities: He has served as a Lay Eucharistic

Minister, Junior and Senior Warden, Sunday School Teacher, Lay Reader, and Council delegate. He has also served as parish advocate.Diocesan Activities: Jim has served on the Eastern Partners in Ministry Council for eight years and has been warden master for the past five years.Nominated by: Ms. Carolyn Fricke, Vestry of Grace Church, Port Lavaca

The Rev. David Read, Rector, St. Lukes, San AntonioQualifications: David has raised two TMI graduates and is a strong communicator and leader in the Diocese of West Texas. He is absolutely dedicated to the spiritual and educational development of todays youth.

Local Church Activities: Rector and spiritual leader for St. Lukes, San Antonio, who is focused on devel-oping strong Christian leaders to carry out Christs commissionCommunity Activities: Fair Weather Lodge - helping to improve the lives of mentally challenged adults; Thanks-giving for the Homeless - providing and delivering a Thanksgiving meal to the needy in San Antonio.Diocesan Activities: Chairman of the Department of Camps and Conferences for over a decade; Trustee of the Episcopal Church Corp; Member and Chair of the Standing Committee; Diocesan Development Com-mittee; Bishops Council of Advice; Diocesan Secre-tary; Six-time deputy to General Convention where he served on the Legislative Committees for Ministry, Dispatch of Business, GovernanceNominated by: Nominating Committee

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The Rev. Cristopher Robinson, Rector, St. Francis, San AntonioQualifications: Cristopher is passionate about Episcopal education. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at St. George Episcopal School in the Sacred Studies Depart-ment. He has previously served on the Episcopal Schools Com-

mission in West Texas. Of the last eight parishes he has served as either clergy or lay leadership, seven have included schools. He is the parent of a current TMI student.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Volunteer Chaplain to the baseball team at Our Lady of the Lake UniversityDiocesan Activities: Dean and Chaplain at Camp Ca-pers and Mustang Island, Episcopal Schools Commis-sion, Committee on the Bishops Address, Ecumenical CommissionNominated by: Vestry, St. Francis, San Antonio

The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector, All Saints, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Jonathan has experience in leadership in the diocese on a number of levels. He is a collaborative decision maker with a deep commit-ment to the unity and strength

of the Church. He seeks to listen to diverse voices and to offer clear, honest insight. He is a TMI parent and is very interested in the strength and future health of the school.Local Church Activities: Rector, Associate RectorDiocesan Activities: Diocesan staff, School Chaplain, Executive Board, Province VII Synod Deputy, Devel-opment Committee, Camps and Conferences Develop-ment Committee, Camps Dean and Chaplain, Christ Chapel College MinistryNominated by: Sr. Warden, All Saints, Corpus Christi

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Trustee - University of the SouthElect one Cleric for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Trustees of the University of the South attend the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, promote church support and student enroll-ment, and report to the annual Council the condition and progress of said University.

The Rev. Brian Cannaday, Asst. Rector, St. Helenas, BoerneQualifications: Brian is a recent graduate of the School of Theol-ogy at the University of the South. He is interested in serv-ing to be an agent for change and continued connectedness between the Diocese of West Texas and Sewanee.

Local Church Activities: Assistant Rector for the church with an emphasis on pastoral care and adult education; serves as school ChaplainDiocesan Activities: Happening Board member, served as Happening Spiritual DirectorNominated by: The Rev. Patrick Soule, Rector, St. Helenas, Boerne

The Rev. Brad Landry, Rector, St. Pauls, San AntonioQualifications: Brad is a 2010 graduate of the seminary at the University of the South. Brad has a strong interest in the future of theological education and the future of the seminary.Local Church Activities: RectorDiocesan Activities: Local Dis-cernment Committee, Camp

Capers, Mustang Island Family Camp, Stagen Integral Leadership ProgramNominated by: The Rev. Stephen Carson, Rector, St. Francis, Victoria

The Rev. Beverly Patterson, Rector, St. Andrews, Port IsabelQualifications: Beverlys prior career and education includes human resources, supervision and training. She is a graduate and supporter of the Sewanee School of Theology.

Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Occasional volunteer at Boys and Girls Club; past - Rotary, Scouting, Leadership La-guna Madre, PIISD SHAC committeeNominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, St. Albans, Harlingen

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