The Report of the

Diocesan Nominating Committee

to the

115th Annual Diocesan Council

to be held

February 21 - 23, 2019

McAllen, Texas

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

Standing Committee .................................................................8

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

Trustees of TMI Episcopal ......................................................13

Trustee of Sewanee: The University of the South ..................14

January 17, 2019

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Nominees for Council 2019

Executive Board

Elect 2 Clergy and 4 Lay for a three-year term. Also elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay to fill one-year unexpired terms.

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, as described in Canon 5 from DWTX Constitution and Canons. Members of the Executive Board serve as liaisons to the various departments and commissions of the diocese. A knowledge of (and experience in) ministries representing the breadth of the diocese is an asset to persons who serve on the Executive 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. Rod Clark, Vicar St. Peter & St. Paul, MissionQualifications: Before being called to ordained ministry, Rod started his own production company in the Coastal Bend, providing television and radio broadcasts of local sporting events. He is an innovative thinker

with vision and problem-solving skills and an avid outdoorsman who loves spending time on the water or deep in the backcountry. Most importantly, he is the father of Iona, Owen, and Liv and is married to Andrea, a professor of Education at South Texas College.Local Church Activities: Vicar, handyman, pastor, teacher, preacher, missionerCommunity Activities: Proyecto DesarrolloDiocesan Activities: Co-founder of The Order of Naucratius (2013 - present); World Missions Committee, member (2014 - present); delegate to Provincial Synod (2017); Chaplain Camp Capers Summer Camp (2015-2018), Dean Camp Capers Summer Camp (2019); Spiritual Director Happening Movement (#139); Chaplain Mustang Island Family Camp (2015-2017); Nominating Committee member (2017);

Frontera Unida Board of Directors, Chair (2016); Diocesan Council Host Committee (2019)Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Rector St. Christopher’s, Bandera

The Rev. John “James” Derkits, Rector; Trinity, Port AransasQualifications: James has served four parishes of differing sizes in two dioceses, in addition to starting a church plant in Houston. While in the Diocese of Texas, he served on its Standing Committee and other diocesan committees. James has

a particular interest in creative reinvigoration of churches and communities within their particular context utilizing organic networking and local resources. Local Church Activities: Pastor to the people; administer the sacraments; and bless and declare pardon in the name of GodCommunity Activities: Port Aransas Education Foundation member (2015 - 2018)Diocesan Activities: Mustang Island Program Committee Chair; Bishop’s Council of Advice (2016) Nominated by: Ms. Ivette Sullivan, Senior Warden of Trinity, Port Aransas

The Rev. Matthew V. Frey, Interim RectorRedeemer, Eagle PassQualifications: Matthew is a prayerful, pastoral leader as well as a thoughtful and careful listener. He has a heart for raising up strong, healthy leaders of all ages for work in God’s Kingdom.Local Church Activities: Rector, Vestry, School ChaplainCommunity Activities: NAMI

Diocesan Activities: Past member of Episcopal Schools Commission; past co-chair of Reconciliation Commission; Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers; former Province VII Synod Alternate; Spiritual Director for Happening and VocareNominated by: The Nominating Committee

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The Rev. Jeff Hammond, Rector St. Barnabas’, FredericksburgQualifications: Interested in the life of the Diocese of West Texas and willing to serve.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Fredericksburg High School swim coach; member of Ministerial Alliance; Friends of

Enchanted Rock BoardDiocesan Activities: Recovery Ministries; Habitat Task Force Chair; Bishop’s Address CommitteeNominated by: Vestry, St. Barnabas’, Fredericksburg

The Rev. James “Jim” Kee-Rees, RectorTrinity, VictoriaQualifications: After serving as the Native American Missioner in the Diocese of Oklahoma and seeing first-hand the difference congregational support makes in the daily lives of those being served,

Jim is a strong supporter of the ministry of the Diocese of West Texas. He is passionate about World Missions and the opportunities to share Christ’s love and learn from other cultures. Jim has extensive experience with youth ministry and each year serves as Dean for various diocesan Camp ministries.Local Church Activities: Sacramental, pastoral and liturgical ministry at Trinity; member of Trinity Episcopal School board; leading a joint capital campaign between church and school called “Building Together”Community Activities: Member of Brownson Children’s Home Board; Board member of The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust; member of Pine Street Community Center Steering Committee; Board Member of Piers Living Free Sanctuary for Animals and Nature Conservancy; volunteers with local art museumDiocesan Activities: Serving with World Missions to build Navajoland partnership; Camp Capers Dean; member of Diocesan Christian Formation committee; participates in Diocesan curacy program; past Diocesan Synod Representative; Chair of the Nominating Committee (2017); Duncan Park Chaplain; Spiritual Director for New BeginningsNominated by: The Rev. Carrie Guerra, Assisting Priest at Trinity, Victoria

The Rev. Brad Landry, Rector St. Paul’s, San AntonioQualifications: Brad is prayerful, thoughtful and studious. He asks good questions and looks beyond the surface issues. Very pastoral.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities:

Involved with Girl Scouts and San Antonio Road Runners, a local running community Diocesan Activities: Board of Examining Chaplains; Dean at Camp Capers Summer Camp and Father/Son Retreat; Chaplain to Diocesan Vergers GuildNominated by: The Rev. Dr. Michael Marsh, Rector of St. Philip’s, Uvalde and The Rev. Dr. Patrick Gahan, Rector of Christ Church, San Antonio

The Rev. Charles “Chuck” Sharrow, VicarSt. Paul’s, BrownsvilleQualifications: Strong leadership abilityLocal Church Activities: Currently Chuck serves as the vicar of St. Paul’s, Brownsville. From 1985-1988 Chuck was a Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders

(SAMS) missionary in Bogota, Columbia with his wife Ruthanne and the Anglican Church in Columbia.Community Activities: Helped establish Spanish language Global Leadership Conference in Brownsville; former member of the Alliance Evangelica of Brownsville; formerly active in the ministerial association of BrownsvilleDiocesan Activities: Spiritual director for two Happenings and one Cursillo; past Executive Board member; served three years as a TMI Trustee; Colorado Adventure Program chaplain (2014); served twice as Chaplain at Camp Capers and Mustang Island Family Camp; traveled to Honduras as Chaplain of the medical mission; served on the Bishop’s Council of Advice; current Dean of the Valley Convocation; served on mission trips to India and Guatemala (2017) Nominated by: Mr. Carter Huber, member of St. Alban’s, Harlingen

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Lay

Ms. Esther Bell Messiah, GonzalesQualifications: Esther Bell has been a faithful servant to her Lord, church and this Diocese for many years. She has served on Executive Board, Standing Committee and a multitude of commissions and committees. I cannot think of a better

person for this position. The Diocese is lucky to have her.Local Church Activities: Vestry; Lay Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Lay Eucharistic Visitor; Outreach Committee; Council delegateCommunity Activities: Hospital prayer team; Habitat for Humanity; served on National Cursillo Committee and presently the Editor of 4th Day MagazineDiocesan Activities: Lay Ministry; Christian Education Committee; Cursillo Secretariat; Executive Board; Standing Committee; Deputy to General Convention. Nominated by: The Rector and Vestry of Messiah, Gonzales

Dr. Blaine BennettSt. Philip’s, UvaldeQualifications: Committed and actively involved in parish and diocesan activities, Blaine has previously served on the diocesan Executive Board and is currently serving on Congregational Development Committee. He has career

and work experience in broad range of managerial and administrative duties.Local Church Activities: Vestry (4 times); Senior Warden (twice); Stewardship Committee; Organist; Choir Director; Sunday School Teacher; Council delegate or alternate (9 times)Community Activities: Sits on numerous boards including: Uvalde CISD; Adult Activity Center; Middle Rio Grande Development Council; Workforce Board; St. Henry de Osso; Uvalde Food Pantry; Uvalde Appraisal District; Habitat for Humanity; Virtual College of Texas; Grant Reader and Scoring Panels for numerous State and Federal Grant Competitions.Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; Congregational Development CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. Dr. Michael Marsh, Rector at St. Philip’s, Uvalde

Mrs. Rosine Carter, Annunciation, LulingQualifications: Rosine has well rounded experience in all aspects of the business of the church. She is an active member of the congregation and Vestry. She has served in a leadership role on many Community boards and

brings both spiritual and business understanding to the position.Local Church Activities: Past Sr. Warden (2 times); current Vestry member; Coordinator, No Strings supper; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Lay Reader; Council delegate (10 years); past President, Women of the Church; past cookbook chairmanCommunity Activities: Executive Committee member Seton Association for Edgar B. Davis Hospital; past VP Junior League of Corpus Christi; Past Bayfest Chairman Diocesan Activities: World Mission Committee member; team leader/missionary to Southeast Mexico; coordinator for SE Mexico projects with World Mission; past chairman of the World Mission Arts Festival; past Cursillo Rectora and team memberNominated by: The Rev. Mark Bigley, Rector of Annunciation, Luling

Mr. Alan CockerellSt. Andrew’s, SeguinQualifications: Alan is a faithful, reliable person with a servant’s heart. His deep involvement in the church and the community have prepared him well for diocesan service.Local Church Activities: Facilities Committee; Parish

Life and Hospitality; Audit Committee; previously – VestryCommunity Activities: Very involved with Guadalupe County Habitat for Humanity; formerly – 4H Club and Little LeagueDiocesan Activities: Helped host Diocesan Council in 2017; Camp Capers Nails and PrayersNominated by: The Rev. Alex Easley Holloway, Rector of St. Andrew’s, Seguin

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Mrs. Melinda “Missy” DenneySt. Thomas, San AntonioQualifications: Missy is passionate about being involved in the works of the Diocese and the greater church. She has experience on the parish vestries, in diocesan, provincial and National leadership with the Daughters

of the King.Local Church Activities: Vestry member (3 times); Junior Warden; search committee; Lay Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Cursillo team; Council delegate and alternate; Altar Guild; Global Mission Committee; Outreach Committee; Hospitality Committee; Daughters of the King, and parish secretaryCommunity Activities: Bulverde Republican Women; Volunteer at the Comal County Republican Office; San Antonio Rodeo committee; San Antonio Conservation Society; “Night In Old San Antonio” Fiesta boothsDiocesan Activities: Chapter, Diocesan and Provincial president for Daughters of the King (DOK); Commission for Women’s Ministry; Triennial Delegate; National DOK council 1st VP, 2nd VP; 2015 Triennial chair; Habitat for Humanity; 2018 Diocesan alternate delegate to General Convention.Nominated by: The Rev. Beth Wyndham, Diocese of West Texas Church Planter

Mrs. Sharon B. FloresSt. John’s, McAllenQualifications: Years of leadership within home parish and knowledge of Diocesan programs; willingness to serve, and be engaged in processes of the Diocese of West TexasLocal Church Activities: Vestry; Stewardship Chair; Fundraising Chair; Lay Reader;

Lay Eucharistic Minister; past Council delegate; past Council co-chair; past School Board member; past School Board President; past Mission to Guatemala participant; past Camp Capers camper, counselor, teacher and reunion planning committeeCommunity Activities: Book clubNominated by: The Rev. Carrie Guerra, Assisting Priest at Trinity, Victoria

Mr. Rodney HartSt. Mark’s, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Rodney is a wise, consensus builder with many year’s experience serving clients as an engineer and consultant in estate planning and banking.Local Church Activities: Elder; Senior and Junior Warden; Lay

Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; CouncilCommunity Activities: Nueces County Hospital District (15 years); Walk to Emmaus; Youth Coach; FCA Ministry Leadership; FAC Coach at Roy Miller High School, Corpus ChristiDiocesan Activities: Mustang Island Development Board; Bishop’s Task Force; Cursillo Teams and Rector May 2019Nominated by: Mr. John de Montel, member of St. Mark’s, Corpus Christi

Mr. Carter S. HuberSt. Alban’s, HarlingenQualifications: Ability to focus on task; dedication to Church and congregation; problem solver; solution finderLocal Church Activities: Lay Eucharistic Minister; Lay Reader; Vestry; Usher; Board member, St. Alban’s School

Community Activities: Past President Valley Grocer’s Association; Chair American Heart Association; Board member, Harlingen Country ClubNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee

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Mr. Jason LouisAll Saints’, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Jason started attending All Saints’ in 2013. Since then he has taken advantage of many opportunities to broaden his spiritual journey. He is a leader in liturgy and worship, sings in the choir, a leader for

our interfaith collaborations, and a regular and eager volunteer in many more areas. His path of study has led him to Education for Ministry where he is in his second year, and he is a participant in classes and special offerings. He has emerged as a valued and wise leader in the congregation. He is the current Sr. Warden, lay ministry scheduler, building committee and finance committee member, and council delegate. He has a sure grasp on the varied dynamics of the congregation’s life and is deeply committed to strengthening the local and diocesan ministry we share.Local Church Activities: Vestry and Senior Warden; Lay Reader and Scheduler of worship leaders; Newcomers committee; Food Pantry; Council delegate (4 years); Choir memberCommunity Activities: Vice President, Corpus Christi Chorale; volunteer at the Texas State Aquarium.Nominated by: The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector of All Saints’, Corpus Christi

Mr. Javier RinconesSt. Alban’s, HarlingenQualifications: Dedication to church and school; strong organizational and motivational skillsLocal Church Activities: Lay Reader; Vestry; School board memberCommunity Activities: School supporter, Harlingen High School

Nominated by: Mr. Carter Huber, St. Alban’s, Harlingen

Ms. Meredith RogersSt. Mark’s, San AntonioQualifications: Being a past diocesan staff member, Meredith has an understanding of the breadth of diocesan ministries, liturgy, events, and other activities. She is always willing to learn even more

from leadership and other Executive Board members.Local Church Activities: Youth minister; Lay Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Acolyte and first year in Education for Ministry (EfM)Community Activities: San Antonio Sports and Social Club – Basketball (6 months), Dodgeball (1 year), Flag Football (5 years); Maker at 10Bitworks MakerspaceDiocesan Activities: Camp Capers Program Director and diocesan Youth Liaison (diocesan staff, 3 years); After-School Coordinator, Good Samaritan Community Services (1 year); Lifeguard, Ropes facilitator, Camp Capers (5 years); served on Happening staffs and as Diocesan Happening representative (10 years); College Missions Council member; current volunteer at Good Samaritan Community ServicesNominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector of St. Mark’s, San Antonio

Mrs. Suzanne B. ScottReconciliation, San AntonioQualifications: Suzanne has served 3 terms on the vestry and served as Senior Warden. She has more than 30 years of progressive management experience within a successful public sector career. Since 2007

she has served as the General Manager of a governmental entity, reporting to an elected board and managing an annual budget of $222 million with 300 employees.Local Church Activities: Vestry and Senior Warden; Usher; Endowment Fund; Parish Activities Committee; Grounds and Landscaping improvement strategic planning committeeCommunity Activities: Active member of numerous Chambers of Commerce; current Regional Council member of National Parks Conservation Association; current Chair of water stakeholder groups; former Chair/Current Board member, Bexar County Arts Fund; Former Chair Green Spaces Alliance; Former Chair, San Antonio Chamber Water and Public Affairs Committee; Nominated by: The Rev. Robert Woody, Rector ofReconciliation, San Antonio

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Ms. V. Sue ShieldsSt. Alban’s, HarlingenQualifications: Dedication and strong sense of CommunityLocal Church Activities: Usher; Daughters of the KingCommunity Activities: Vice President of the Harlingen Country Club Board of Directors; Volunteer, Humane Society

Nominated by: Mr. Carter Huber, member of St. Alban’s, Harlingen

Mr. John S. WarrenSt. Peter’s, RockportQualifications: I believe John is a strong match for the Executive Board because of his care, commitment, and experience in the governance and administration of the Diocese of West Texas and his familiarity with the Episcopal

Church at large. John has served faithfully as a diocesan council delegate, a deputy to General Convention, a member of the Standing Committee as well as a variety of other committee and special appointments for the Diocese of West Texas. He has the legal expertise to be a good resource in all matters related to the Executive Board’s actions between Diocesan Councils as authorized by the Constitution and Canons.Local Church Activities: Vestry member and Senior Warden (Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi - 3 terms total); Parish Chancellor; board member and Chancellor - St. James’ School in Corpus Christi; Parish Cursillo representative; member and Chairman Parish Mission Society; board member and Chairman Board of Trustees - Cliff Maus Village Trust; Parish Endowment board member; parish 150th Community Outreach co-chair; Council delegateDiocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Executive Board; Trustee of Episcopal Church Corporation in West Texas; General Convention alternate deputy - 2006, 2009, 2015, and deputy - 2012; Diocesan Focus Group - 2012; Cursillo Secretariat, team member and Rector; Council balloting and Vendor Committees co-chair; Nominating Committee; Bishop’s Address committee; Budget Task Force 2017-2018 co-chairNominated by: The Rev. James Friedel, Rector of St. Peter’s, Rockport

Mr. Mark WilliamsSt. Andrew’s, SeguinQualifications: Mark has a passion for church work and lives out the mission of the church in his daily life. He is smart, experienced, and dedicated to servant leadership.Local Church Activities:

Choir; Lay Reader; Outreach Committee; Finance Committee. Formerly – Vestry; Treasurer; Audit Chairman; Senior Warden; Chairman of Rector Search CommitteeCommunity Activities: Very involved in Habitat for Humanity Guadalupe County; STEPS mentoring program; Seguin Pregnancy Center; Rotary Club; Heritage Museum; Open TableDiocesan Activities: Delegate to CouncilNominated by: The Rev. Alex Easley Holloway, Rector of St. Andrew’s, Seguin

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Elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a three-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 responsibilities are granting or withholding consents to the election of bishops throughout the Episcopal Church and interviewing 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. Carrie Guerra, Assisting PriestTrinity, VictoriaQualifications: Carrie has served the diocese and churches as a lay employee from 2004 - 2016 and as a curate since 2016, sitting on several Diocesan committees, and attending General

Convention in 2012 and 2015.Local Church Activities: Curate at Trinity, Victoria; Church school board member; formerly Lay Reader and Lay Eucharistic Minister; Council delegate; lay church employee in Youth and Family Ministries; mission trip leader; Acolyte trainer and sponsorCommunity Activities: Student mentor in local middle school; Hurricane relief projects, in both Rio Grande Valley (RGV) and Victoria; RGV and Victoria community programsDiocesan Activities: Diocesan Happening Board and Youth Ministry committees; Camps and Conferences Board; Nominating Committee (three terms); previously elected to Executive Board; attended General Convention as an alternate and deputy (2012 and 2015); Cursillo table leader and assistant spiritual director; several leadership roles at HappeningNominated by: The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees, Rector of Trinity, Victoria

The Rev. Elizabeth Knowlton, Rector; St. Mark’s, San AntonioQualifications: Beth has a strong commitment to healthy congregations, ensuring resources are available at the Diocesan level to ensure strong ministries throughout the Diocese and the formation of

healthy and well prepared clergy. She is committed to leadership, having served in the Diocese of Atlanta in roles that built community across the diocese - planning diocesan acolyte festivals, walk-abouts for the election of a Diocesan bishop in a geographically diverse diocese including urban and rural settings, and diocesan liturgies as the Canon for Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Her ten-year career as a budget analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before entering seminary gave her a love of systems and an appreciation for budgets as theological documents as well as columns of numbers. Since arriving in this diocese, she appreciates the strong collegiality of its clergy and people and hopes to serve the diocese as a Standing committee member.Local Church Activities: PriestCommunity Activities: Interfaith San Antonio AllianceDiocesan Activities: Budget Task Force; Provost for Examining Chaplains; Bishop’s Council of Advice; Standing Committee (Atlanta); Transition Committee (Atlanta); Chair of Liturgy Committee (Atlanta)Nominated by: The Rev. Dr. Patrick Gahan, Rector of Christ Church, San Antonio and the Rev. Dr. Michael Marsh, Rector of St. Philip’s, Uvalde

The Rev. Brian Tarver, Rector St. Philip’s, BeevilleQualifications: Brian is a faithful and dedicated priest. He is hard working and has a talent for thinking long-term and looking at the bigger picture.Local Church Activities: Rector of St. Philip’s Church and School

Community Activities: Serves on the board of The Vineyard Charity, Ministerial AllianceDiocesan Activities: Christian Formation Committee; Duncan Park Chaplain; Camp Capers Mid-Winter Camp ChaplainNominated by: The Rev. Alex Easley Holloway, Rector of St. Andrew’s, Seguin

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Standing Committee

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Lay

Mrs. Melinda “Missy” DenneySt. Thomas, San AntonioQualifications: Missy is passionate about being involved in the works of the Diocese and the greater church. She has experience on the parish vestries, in diocesan, provincial and National leadership with the Daughters

of the King.Local Church Activities: Vestry member (3 times); Junior Warden; search committee; Lay Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Cursillo team; Council delegate and alternate; Altar Guild; Global Mission Committee; Outreach Committee; Hospitality Committee; Daughters of the King, and parish secretaryCommunity Activities: Bulverde Republican Women; Volunteer at the Comal County Republican Office; San Antonio Rodeo committee; San Antonio Conservation Society; “Night In Old San Antonio” Fiesta boothsDiocesan Activities: Chapter, Diocesan and Provincial president for Daughters of the King (DOK); Commission for Women’s Ministry; Triennial Delegate; National DOK council 1st VP, 2nd VP; 2015 Triennial chair; Habitat for Humanity; 2018 Diocesan alternate delegate to General Convention.Nominated by: The Rev. Beth Wyndham, Diocese of West Texas Church Planter

Mr. Nicholas HooverSt. Mark’s, San MarcosQualifications: Mr. Hoover is a strong and loyal churchman who understands the working of the diocese and its relationship to the national church.Local Church Activities: Vestry 2007-2009, 2015-

2017; Lay Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; delegate to Diocesan Council 2006-2018Community Activities: School Board; Hays County Democratic Party executive committeeDiocesan Activities: Member of Recovery MinistriesNominated by: The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson, Rector of St. Mark’s, San Marcos

Mr. Charles IngersollSt. Andrew’s, SeguinQualifications: Chuck has a heart for ministry. He is responsible, thorough, professional, reliable, and he cares a great deal about the Church.Local Church Activities: Lay Reader; Treasurer; Vestry; Usher; Finance Committee Facilities

Committee; previously Youth group leader; chair of Adult Christian Formation; Search committeeCommunity Activities: Charter member of Seguin Sunrise Lions Club; Little League Official; certified official of San Antonio Basketball Officials Association; Seguin sports booster clubDiocesan Activities: Attended Abide in Me X; involved at Camp CapersNominated by: The Rev. Alex Easley Holloway, Rector of St. Andrew’s, Seguin

Ms. Lory ZimmermanSt. Philip’s, UvaldeQualifications: Lory is an organized and strategic thinker. She works well on a team. She actively engages the work, expresses her position and listens to others.Local Church Activities: Lay Reader; choir; Cursillo; Altar

Guild; Sunday counter; day school board memberCommunity Activities: Library; school activities; tutoring sessionsDiocesan Activities: Cursillo; past Happening Coordinator for many years; served on National Happening Committee as a treasurer for 9 years.Nominated by: The Rev. Dr. Michael Marsh, Rector of St. Philip’s, Uvalde

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Elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a three-year term.

Description of duties: The Episcopal Church Corporation 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 Trustees work with the Bishop on designating certain restricted funds as they are needed in ministry. There is usually monthly contact needed with the Trustees, and a substantial amount of the Trustees business historically was done via telephone and mail, then confirmed at their quarterly meetings. Today, most business is done electronically, via email.

Clergy

The Rev. Bur DobbinsAssistant RectorSt. Barnabas’, FredericksburgQualifications: Before seminary Bur worked as an attorney. He enjoys and appreciates the details of situations, verifying that “t’s” are crossed and “i’s” are dotted. He also appreciates the

important role the Church Corporation’s stewardship plays in the diocese.Local Church Activities: Assistant Rector of St. Barnabas’, FredericksburgCommunity Activities: Member, Hill Country Needs Council Board; Member, Gillespie County Ministerial AllianceDiocesan Activities: Currently serves as Dean of the Northern Convocation; has served on Executive Board, Stewardship Committee and Ecclesiastical TribunalNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee

The Rev. Don D. LeeRetired PriestQualifications: Don has a strong business background and has served on Church Corporation previously.Local Church Activities: Retired priest; previously served on diocesan staff as Archdeacon and Deployment

Officer; Rector: St. Christopher’s, Bandera; Vicar: St. Boniface, Comfort and Ascension, MontellCommunity Activities: Rotary; Chamber member; supporter of many community activities; FFA, 4HDiocesan Activities: Executive Board; Episcopal Church Corporation in West Texas; Clergy Continuing Education Committee; Diocesan Insurance Committee; Diocesan Outreach Committee; many other committeesNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee

The Rev. Bonnie ReevesPriest, Eastern PIM (Partners In Ministry)Qualifications: Over 25 years of accounting experience including financial analysis, budget analysis, asset management, department manager.Local Church Activities:

Priest, Eastern Partners in Ministry congregations; previously Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Altar Guild and Vestry member, Senior Warden, Council delegate (10 years)Community Activities: Former member Lions Club; committee member of BSA Troop 138, Edna, TXDiocesan Activities: Nominating Committee (2 years); Diocesan Executive Board; Budget Priorities Committee; Christian Formation CommitteeNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee

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Trustee of the Episcopal Church Corporation

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Lay

Mr. Gary ChathamAll Saints’, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Gary has a long, diverse history of local and diocesan leadership in the Episcopal Church, including major event planning and execution; finance and budgeting; Church construction funding.

Local Church Activities: Lay Reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Finance Committee Chair; Building Committee; Council delegate; past vestry member (Senior Warden); past Cliff Maus Village Board; past Strategic Planning Chair; Treasurer; Christian Ed Chair; Co-Chair of Diocesan Council Host CommitteeCommunity Activities: Co-founder and co-chair of Red Cross B*A*S*H (8 years); Vision 2000 Corpus ChristiDiocesan Activities: Diocesan Refugee Coordinator; Founder of Central American Refugee Ministry Network (CARMN), a National Church project; co-founder of Episcopal Youth for Social Action (EYSA); team member at Cursillo, Happening, and Vocare; Camp Capers music team; Nominating CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector of All Saints’, Corpus Christi

Mr. Robert James Morehead St. John’s, McAllenQualifications: Robert has a BBA in technology, an MBA, and is currently CFO-COO of a large private equity/real estate development firm.Local Church Activities: Vestry; Senior Warden; Finance Committee; Greeter;

Usher; Building Acquisition CommitteeCommunity Activities: Board member and past president of Good Samaritan Community Services-RGV; City of McAllen advisory board memberNominated by: The Rev. Carrie Guerra, Assisting Priest at Trinity, Victoria

Mr. Douglas Forbes Wayland St. Mark’s, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Doug has served as treasurer for St. Mark’s for seven years, as well as treasurer of the Cliff Maus Village Apartments for three years. He has also served as senior and junior warden in the past.

Local Church Activities: Senior Warden (2 years); Junior Warden (3 years); Treasurer (7 years); Lay Eucharistic Minister (11 years); leads adult Sunday School; led Financial Peace University (3 times); Council delegate (5 times)Community Activities: Leader of Access Plus Ramp Building Ministry (11 years), active for 17 years; served on the board of Cliff Maus Village Apartments (6 years)Nominated by: The Rev. John Hardie, Rector of St. Mark’s, Corpus Christi

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Trustees of TMI Episcopal

Elect 2 persons, either Clergy or Lay for three-year term. Also, elect 1 person, either clergy or lay to fill one-year unexpired term.

Description of duties: The Board of Trustees is responsible for communicating the needs of TMI Episcopal 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 the TMI campus.

Mr. Robert AlcornTrinity, Port AransasQualifications: Robert has strong organizational skills and the ability to strategically handle competing priorities. He is able to unite groups to find the best possible solution in highly motivated situations. Robert has

worked in the Hospitality Industry and has shown the ability to maintain commitment to vision and ability to shift with changing tides and new priorities.Local Church Activities: Served on Bishop’s Committee as well as selected as Bishop’s Warden; served as Chairman of Capital Campaign CommitteeCommunity Activities: Served on Port Aransas Education Foundation (2017); served in various capacities with local Boy Scout Troops; helped organize and participate in numerous community fundraising eventsDiocesan Activities: Served as Council delegate in 2017Nominated by: The Rev. James Derkits, Rector of Trinity, Port Aransas

Mrs. Laura G. Cole, MPA, MLSResurrection, San AntonioQualifications: As a librarian and mother of two TMI alumni, Laura is passionate about education, inquiry, and providing a framework to support lifelong learning.Local Church Activities: Lay Reader; Thrift store volunteer

Community Activities: San Antonio Digital AllianceDiocesan Activities: Cursillista, Clergy Spouse groupNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee

The Rev. Jay George, RectorGrace Church, San AntonioQualifications: Grace Church worships in All Saints Chapel at TMI and has a strong working relationship with the school. Additionally, Jay taught at TMI from 2013 to 2016.Local Church Activities:

Rector and church planter at Grace ChurchCommunity Activities: Volunteer taste-tester at local restaurantsDiocesan Activities: Chair of Evangelism Committee; Diocesan Development Committee member; Dean at Camp Capers; Spiritual Director at several Happenings; Mission trips to Guatemala & Honduras; leads diocesan Men’s Retreat at Camp Capers; previously served on TMI Board of TrusteesNominated by: The Rev. Carrie Guerra, Assisting Priest at Trinity, Victoria

Mrs. Kendra LopezSt. George, San AntonioQualifications: Kendra has 24 years of teaching experience in diocesan Episcopal private schools and is a TMI alumni parent. Her sons are class of ’15 and ’18, and they were enrolled there for a total of seven years.

Local Church Activities: Lay Reader; Sunday school teacher; keeper of the clergyDiocesan Activities: Happening Board member and supply chair; Cursillo team; Vocare teams; Camp Capers counselor; student peer minister at Corpus Christi, Del Mar/Corpus Christi State University (currently A&M – Corpus Christi) and Southwest Texas State University (currently Texas State), San MarcosNominated by: The Rev. Carrie Guerra, Assisting Priest at Trinity, Victoria

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The Rev. Bonnie ReevesPriest, Eastern PIM(Partners In Ministry)Qualifications: Bonnie has over 25 years of accounting experience including financial analysis, budget analysis, asset management, department manager.Local Church Activities: Priest, Eastern Partners in

Ministry congregations; previously Lay Reader and Lay Eucharistic Minister, Altar Guild; Vestry member, Senior Warden, Council delegate (10 years)Community Activities: Former member Lions Club; committee member of BSA Troop 138, Edna, TXDiocesan Activities: Nominating Committee (2 years); Diocesan Executive Board; Budget Priorities Committee; Christian Formation CommitteeNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee

The Rev. Mike Woods Assisting PriestSt. Mark’s, San MarcosQualifications: Mike has good communication skills and a strong connection to the network of the Diocese of West Texas.Local Church Activities: He is currently serving as curate

at St. Mark’s, San Marcos. He has been a youth minister and full-time lay associate for four Episcopal churches.Community Activities: Volunteer for community activities; Habitat for Humanity; feeding ministriesDiocesan Activities: Past member of National Vocare Board; three-time member of Happening Board; member of Camps and Conferences Department boardNominated by: The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson, Rector at St. Mark’s, San Marcos

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Trustees of Sewanee: The University of the South

Elect 1 Cleric for a three-year term.

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

The Rev. William Campbell, Assisting PriestGood Shepherd, Corpus ChristiQualifications: William and his wife, Claire, met at Sewanee: The University of the South as undergraduates, and they maintain close

relationships with the School. William served as a lay trustee from the Diocese from 2015 - 2018.Local Church Activities: Assisting PriestDiocesan Activities: Past trustee to Sewanee: The University of the South (2015-2018)Nominated by: Vestry of Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi

The Rev. Alex Easley Holloway, RectorSt. Andrew’s, SeguinQualifications: Alex is passionate about education and especially about forming young minds in the Episcopal tradition. She is familiar with the unique and remarkable culture of Sewanee: The

University of the South.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Mentor with Seguin Youth Services; volunteer Chaplain at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Alumni Board of Seminary of the SouthwestDiocesan Activities: Member of the Board of Examining Chaplains; the Budget Priorities Committee; Nominating Committee; Chaplain at Camp Capers Summer Camp and Mustang Island Family CampNominated by: Mr. Gil Merkle, Senior Warden at St. Andrew’s, Seguin

The Rev. Ramiro “Ram” Lopez, RectorSt. George, San AntonioQualifications: Ram is experienced as a Trustee to the Sewanee: The University of the South and possesses leadership skills gained from years of growth-focused parish ministry.Local Church Activities:

As a member of the laity Ram served on the Bishop’s Committee, was a Lay Reader and Lay Eucharistic minister, taught Christian formation, led youth group, served as a college ministry peer minister, and other roles. As a member of the clergy he is still active in most of those ministries.Community Activities: Pay It Forward Ministries board member, 2017; Pathways to Hope Mental Health Conference panelist; active in Recovery MinistryDiocesan Activities: Episcopal Church Corporation in West Texas trustee; Sewanee: The University of the South trustee; Standing Committee member; Executive Board member; General Convention deputy/alternate deputy; Diocesan Recovery Ministry Commission; Young Adult Ministry; Camps and Conferences; World Mission; Christian Education; served as Camp Capers Dean and Chaplain; Mustang Island Family Camp Chaplain; trainer/presenter for various Diocesan ministriesNominated by: The Diocesan Nominating Committee