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The Report of the

Diocesan Nominating Committee

to the

114th Annual Diocesan Council

to be held

February 22-24, 2018

San Marcos, Texas

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

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

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

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

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

Revised January 17, 2018.

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Nominees for Council 2018

Executive Board

Elect 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 sub-mitting it to Council for approval. The Executive Board appoints several departments and committees, including the Finance Department and the Nominating Com-mittee. 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 experience in) ministries repre-senting 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 Rod was called to ordained ministry, he started his own produc-tion company in the Coastal Bend, providing television and radio broadcasts of local sporting events. Additionally, he was a minor league baseball

stadium announcer, indoor football stadium announcer, and director of game-day operations. Rod is an avid outdoorsman who loves to get out on the water or deep in the backcountry. Most importantly, though, he is the father of Iona (6), Owen (4) and Liv (1) and is married to Andrea, who is a professor of education at South Texas College.Local Church Activities: VicarDiocesan Activities: Co-founder and abbot of The Order of Naucratius; member of World Missions Board; delegate to Provincial Synod (2017); Chaplain at Camp Capers summer sessions and Family Camp at Mustang Island; member of Nominating Committee; chair of Frontera Unida Board of DirectorsNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. John Hardie, Rector, St. Mark’s, Corpus ChristiQualifications: John has been a rector in our diocese for 22 years. He understands the budget, the processes, and how funding affects various minis-tries and entities.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Pharaoh Valley Neighbor-hood Association; Director of

Friends of the King’s ForestDiocesan Activities: Camp Capers Dean; Standing Com-mittee; appointed to Evangelism Committee; Spiritual Director on several Cursillos; Board of Examining Chap-lains; Dean of Southern ConvocationNominated by: Vestry of St. Mark’s, Corpus Christi

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

Involved with Girl Scouts and the local running commu-nity (San Antonio Road Runners)Diocesan Activities: Board of Examining Chaplains; Camp Capers Dean for summer camp and Father/Son retreat; chaplain to Diocesan Vergers GuildNominated by: The Rev. Michael K. Marsh

The Rev. Ramiro (Ram) Lopez, Rector, St. George, San AntonioQualifications: Ram has served on both the Executive Board and as a Trustee of the Church Corporation.

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Local Church Activities: Rector. As a member of the laity, served on Bishop’s Committee, was a lay reader and lay Eucharistic Minister, taught Christian formation, youth group leadership, college ministry peer minister, and other roles.Community Activities: Pay it Forward Ministries board member, 2017; Pathways to Hope Mental Health Confer-ence panelist; active in recovery communityDiocesan Activities: Elected - Church Corporation Trustee; University of the South - Sewanee Trustee; Standing Committee; Executive Board; General Conven-tion Deputy/Alternate Deputy. Appointed - Recovery Commission; Young Adult Ministry; Camps and Confer-ences committee; World Mission committee; Christian Education committee. Also served as Camp Capers Dean and Chaplain; Mustang Island Family Camp Chaplain; trainer/presenter for various diocesan ministriesNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Jason Roberts, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit, San AntonioQualifications: Jason was or-dained a priest 14 years ago in the Diocese of Virginia where he served an urban congrega-tion and supported college missions. He was also the chair

for the Commission on World Missions in the Diocese of Virginia. In January 2009, Jason moved to the Diocese of West Texas and became Vicar of Holy Spirit, San Anto-nio, in September 2009. Jason has walked with Church of the Holy Spirit, San Antonio, on its transition from mission to parish status, worked to purchase land, build a new campus, support Holy Spirit adopting a preschool, lived through deficit and surplus budgets, and journeyed to bring together two congregations into one common mission.Local Church Activities: Rector, church school, occasional choir memberCommunity Activities: San Antonio Faith Based InitiativeDiocesan Activities: Council on College Missions (2012-2015), Commission on Church Buildings (2012-present), Camp Capers Chaplain and Dean, Mustang Island Fam-ily Camp Chaplain, Diocesan Development Committee (Oct 2017-present)Nominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Jennifer Shadle, Assistant Rector, St. John’s, McAllenQualifications: Jennifer spent 30 years as an educator, admin-istrator, and choral conductor. All these roles call for the skills and insights used in Executive Board work - communication, organization, discernment,

awareness of both detail and “big picture.”Local Church Activities: As a layperson - vestry, music director (interim), search committee, head of Pastoral Care Commission. As Clergy - oversight of Christian Education and Pastoral Care; teaching, preaching, and presiding; lay ministries coordinationCommunity Activities: Monthly Food Pantry distribu-tion. As laity, regular jail ministry and support group for families of the incarceratedDiocesan Activities: Diocese of Colorado - lay delegate to regional and diocesan convocations/councils. Diocese of West Texas - clergy delegate to Diocesan Council; ready and eager to do moreNominated by: The Rev. Jim Nelson, Rector of St. John’s, McAllen

The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector, All Saints’, Corpus ChristiQualifications: The Episcopal Church is a diverse body seek-ing to demonstrate, by our life together, the transformative and life-changing possibilities of holy community. Our frac-tured world needs our witness

of love and reconciliation. I offer my deep commitment to Jesus and the unique call of this church, my open and listening heart, and diverse experience to this office.Local Church Activities: Current - Rector; Past - Associ-ate Rector, Episcopal school chaplain, youth ministerCommunity Activities: Corpus Christi Metro Minis-tries Board of Directors, Corpus Christi Clergy Alliance, EMC2 (Ecumenical Ministries of Corpus Christi) volunteer and Board Member, Hurricane Harvey recovery volunteer.Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; Province Synod Deputy; Development Committee; Camps Development Committee; Camps Dean and Chaplain; Christ Chapel College Ministry BoardNominated by: Sr. Warden, All Saints’, Corpus Christi


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LAY

Mr. Steve Alwais, St. George, San AntonioQualifications: Steve is a strong leader in the church through his past work as Senior War-den, Junior Warden, and Build-ing Committee Chair. As leader of the “Understanding the Gospel” Sunday school class,

Steve is active in his spiritual formation through the study of the Word and sharing in the sacraments.Local Church Activities: Past Senior Warden, Junior Warden of the vestry; Chair of the Building Committee; current Chair of the Church Endowment Committee; Lay Eucharistic Minister; leader of “Understanding the Gospel” Sunday school class; mediaCommunity Activities: Past Chair of the Public Affairs Committee of the San Antonio Livestock Expo, past Chair of Muscular Dystrophy Association, Voice of the KLRN Auction for 35 yearsDiocesan Activities: Active in Cursillo Movement as Rector, Asst. Rector, Cha Cha, Table Leader; attended Abide in MeNominated by: Rector, The Rev. Ram Lopez, St. George, San Antonio

Mr. Dustin K. Barrows, St. Stephen’s, San AntonioQualifications: Dustin is a lifelong member of the Dio-cese of West Texas, and he has served in many ways and has widespread experience with different diocesan activities. He has served in various forms of leadership at his local church, and he has a desire to serve the

church as a whole and to better use his talents to carry out Christ’s mission for this diocese. He is committed to a strong prayer life and continued spiritual development and growth.Local Church Activities: Current Senior Warden and former Junior Warden, Verger Guild of the Episcopal Church life member, lay reader, Eucharist minister, Stew-ardship Committee, liturgy coordinatorCommunity Activities: Southeast Community Outreach for Older People, Kate Schenck Elementary Volunteer, Good Samaritan Community ServiceDiocesan Activities: Vergers Guild Treasurer, Ecologi-cal Stewardship Committee, Council technology team, Communications Committee, San Antonio Southside

Missions Focus Group, Camp Capers staff 2003-2006, Vocare Staff; Happening Staff (Youth and Adult)Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Nominating Committee

Mrs. Nancy Lyons Beauchamp, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus ChristiLocal Church Activities: Women of the Church board, past president; Acolyte Direc-tor; Youth Advisory Commit-tee; Jenette Hammer Guild; Sunday School Committee; assisting with Happening at

Church of the Good ShepherdCommunity Activities: Christus Spohn Hospital Foun-dation Board (Chair 2016 and 2017); Ambassadors, organization for civic celebration; Capital Campaign Committee for hospital; school PTOs and fundraising committees; Medical Society AllianceDiocesan Activities: Diocesan Council past delegate; Di-ocesan Council Committee Chair for several past Coun-cils (nursery, transportation, Bishops’ luncheon)Nominated by: Nominating Committee

Mr. John Boyce, Christ Church, San AntonioQualifications: John has done extensive work at Christ Church in executive positions, he serves on the Diocesan Development Committee, and is familiar with diocesan ministries.Local Church Activities:

Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Clerk; Chair, Search Committee; Chair, Capital Campaign Committee; Presi-dent, Christ Episcopal Endowment; Council delegate (numerous); lay Eucharistic minister; Sunday school teacherCommunity Activities: Extensive work with the State Bar of Texas, including its local Community Justice Pro-gram which provides free legal services to indigents and veteransDiocesan Activities: Development Committee member; Council delegate numerous timesNominated by: Nominating Committee


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Mrs. Rosine Carter, Annunciation, LulingQualifications: Rosine has strong leadership skills with a servant’s heart and compas-sion, and she has years of nonprofit experience and in fundraising.Local Church Activities:

Community Outreach Wednesday night supper, past Senior Warden, Vestry member two times, lay leader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Council delegate, WOC past president cookbook chairCommunity Activities: Junior League of Corpus Christi, Bayfest Chairman, Junior League of San AntonioDiocesan Activities: World Mission Committee, Council delegateNominated by: The Rev. Mark Bigley, Rector, Annunciation, Luling

Mr. Alfredo Castillo, Church of the Holy Spirit, San AntonioQualifications: Alfredo retired as a business executive with US and international expertise with a proven record of short and long term tangible results. His responsibilities included: Pro-duction, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Accounting,

MIS, Employee/Government/Public Relations. He has built professional management teams capable of meeting high-performance standards, and he has managed by ob-jectives and applied cutting edge manufacturing methods/techniques for continuous operation improvement. He is excellent in project management, negotiating, and presen-tation skills and has the ability to build and sustain cross cultural relationships. He helped employees build wealth and improve their standard of living through implementa-tion of in-house savings and loan associations and provid-ing day care.Local Church Activities: Junior Warden, Bishop’s War-den, Council delegate, lay reader, chalice bearer, Sacred Space and School Building Committees in charge of funding and cash management, Project Hope (food dis-tribution to the elderly)Community Activities: Rotary Club, Boy Scouts leader, Past New Generations Chair, Membership CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. Jason Roberts, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit, San Antonio

Mr. Robert W. Collins, Messiah, GonzalesLocal Church Activities: Vestry, Senior Warden, Aco-lyte, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lay Eucharistic VisitorCommunity Activities: Crystal Theatre board, Lutheran soup kitchen, Gonzales Christian

Assistance Ministries (GCAM) through MessiahDiocesan Activities: Diocesan Council delegate 2015, 2016, and 2017Nominated by: Mr. Dan Blakemore, Messiah, Gonzales

Mr. Patrick Cox, St. Stephen’s, WimberleyQualifications: Patrick ex-emplifies a life of Christian virtue and discipline. He listens, learns, loves, and serves without hesitation. He would like to offer his services and experience as an active mem-ber of the Executive Board and

be involved with our diocesan mission and ministry to serve the people of God both within our parishes and beyond our borders. He is deeply committed to sharing our love and faith in action as we make the commitment to enhance our common life together while protecting the natural resources and environment of West Texas that we all cherish.Local Church Activities: Member since 2011, Sr. Warden 2017-18, Lay Eucharistic Minister, reader, Stephen’s Santa and Jubilee Ministries volunteer, Camp Good SamCommunity Activities: Lions Club Market Day vol-unteer, Hays County disaster recovery, Trail Blazers, Amigo de Jesu Board of Trustees, Cares for Kids, Com-munity Bread Basket. Past President of local organiza-tions - Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, and the Wimberley Lions Club. Life member, Texas State Uni-versity Alumni and University of Texas Alumni; fellow, Texas State Historical Association; Member - Philosophi-cal Society of Texas, National Council on Public History, Allies of the Alamo, Wimberley Lions Club, and Wim-berley Professional Business AssociationDiocesan Activities: Recently invited to attend the Bishop’s Council of Advice meetingNominated by: The Rev. Sandy Casey-Martus, Rector, St. Stephen’s, Wimberley


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Mr. Charles William Downing, St. Philip’s, UvaldeLocal Church Activities: Vestry, previous member of Vestry at St. John’s, McAllenCommunity Activities: Secretary, Uvalde Country Club Board of Directors; Secretary, Uvalde County Bar Association

Nominated by: Nominating Committee

Mr. Rodney Hart, St. Mark’s, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Rodney is a wise, consensus builder with many years experience serv-ing clients as an engineer and consultant in estate planning and banking.Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry, Lay reader, Eucharistic Minister

Community Activities: Nueces County Hospital District, Walk to Emmaus, Nueces County Livestock show, volun-teer coach for youth for many yearsDiocesan Activities: Nominating Committee, appointed to Mustang Island Development Committee, appointed to Bishop’s Task Force on the Budget, Cursillo, delegate to Diocesan CouncilNominated by: Rector and Vestry, St. Mark’s, Corpus Christi

Mrs. Michele Koch, St. Francis, San AntonioQualifications: Michele has served the diocese in a number of roles including Environmen-tal Stewardship Commission and Evangelism Committee. As a faithful diocesan delegate for 16 years, she has seen the breadth and depth of what our

diocese offers in ministry and mission. She has a strong financial background and has served on the finance com-mittee for St. Francis for eight years. She is a professional bookkeeper and has experience managing finances for several non-profits. Michele is a natural leader, has deep faith in Christ, and is an outspoken advocate for social justice and compassion issues.Local Church Activities: Vestry, lay reader, Lay Eucharis-tic Minister, volunteer Youth Director, Communications chair

Community Activities: Board member - Kendall County Women’s Shelter (5 years), member of Open Table, Boerne ISD Concessions Chair, San Antonio Red Cross Logistics Chair for SA Katrina evacueesDiocesan Activities: Evangelism Committee (appointed), Environmental Stewardship Commission, Council del-egate 16 timesNominated by: Interim Rector, St. Francis, San Antonio

Mr. Jason Louis, All Saints’, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Jason cur-rently serves on the Vestry at All Saints’ in Corpus Christi and will be entering the third year when these elections oc-cur. He would like to take the knowledge and experience from working with that single parish to the diocese. He does

not have experience on so large a scale but brings a desire to learn and allow the Spirit to guide him. He made it his goal on Vestry to serve as many groups as possible in or-der to better understand the workings within the parish. Local Church Activities: Lay reader, church school, Council delegateCommunity Activities: Corpus Christi Chorale, Vice President; Education for Ministry; volunteered at Texas State AquariumNominated by: The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector, All Saints’, Corpus Christi

Dr. Elizabeth Manning, Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping SpringsQualifications: Elizabeth has knowledge of and a love for the Diocese of West Texas, with past service and dedication to the diocese. She is a life-long learner/worker, and is collabor-ative, supportive, and positive.

Local Church Activities: Vestry, Junior Warden; Council delegate; Open Table; Education for Ministry; mission to Piedras Negras; lay reader; teacher of children’s forma-tion; DOK at largeCommunity Activities: Lakeway Painters, retired educa-tors book club, former trustee school board, reading volunteer, UT Forum Executive Board


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Diocesan Activities: Discernment Committee, former Executive Board, Nominating Committee, Bishop’s Ad-dress Committee, Congregational Development Com-mittee, Bishop Reed’s Sabbatical CommitteeNominated by: The Rev. Chris Caddell, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs

Mrs. Sarah T. Reeves, St. John’s, New BraunfelsQualifications: Sarah has extensive diocesan experience and leadership at St. John’s and St. Francis by the Lake.Local Church Activities: Vestry (9 years), Senior War-den (3 times), Treasurer at St. John’s and St. Francis by the

Lake, usher, greeter, Sunday school teacherCommunity Activities: Former Board Member NBISD Education Foundation (12 years), former Board Member Sophienburg Museum and Archives (12 years), Board member Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels.Diocesan Activities: Diocesan Budget Task Force, Coun-cil delegate seven timesNominated by: Vestry of St. John’s, New Braunfels

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Elect 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 responsibilities are granting or withholding consents to the election of bish-ops 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 Commit-tee 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. Stephen Carson, Rector, St. Francis, VictoriaQualifications: Stephen is a leader with good communica-tion skills that enable him to connect easily with others. His experience serving on the Executive Board, as well as the skills developed as Rector, make him a great candidate for the job.

Local Church Activities: Rector, head cook of Holy Smokers BBQ TeamCommunity Activities: Police Chaplain, Communities of Faith, Pine Street Community Center Board member, bass player in a rocking cover bandDiocesan Activities: Executive Board member, Nominat-ing Committee Member and Chair, currently serving on Episcopal Schools Commission, Scholarship Committee, Camp Capers Chaplain (4 years), Camp Capers Dean (2 years); Chaplain at Mustang Island Family Camp (3 years)Nominated by: The Rev. Chris Caddell, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs

The Rev. Matthew Frey, Interim Rector, Church of the Redeemer, Eagle PassQualifications: Matthew is a compassionate pastoral leader and a 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, VestryCommunity Activities: NAMIDiocesan Activities: Past member of Episcopal Schools Commission, past Co-Chair of Reconciliation Com-mission, Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers, former Province VII Synod Alternate, Spiritual Director for Happening and VocareNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Rob Harris, Associate Rector, Christ Church, San AntonioQualifications: Rob has coun-seled many young people in their vocational discernment. Rob’s knowledge and experi-ence in serving the diocesan community in a variety of roles will also be a gift to the leader-ship team’s mission.

Local Church Activities: Vestry, youth pastor, Sunday school teacher, Deacon, PriestDiocesan Activities: Chair of Nominating Committee, Board member Bishop’s Youth Commission, TMI Trust-ee, Dean of the Central Convocation, Cursillo Spiritual Director, Camp Capers Dean, Mustang Island Family Camp Chaplain, Recovery Retreat Spiritual Director, Chair of the Young Adults Task Force, Council delegateNominated by: The Rev. Dr. Patrick Gahan, Rector, Christ Church, San Antonio


Standing Committee

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The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector, All Saints’, Corpus ChristiQualifications: The Episcopal Church is a diverse body seek-ing to demonstrate, by our life together, the transformative and life-changing possibilities of holy community. Our frac-tured world needs our witness

of love and reconciliation. I offer my deep commitment to Jesus and the unique call of this church, my open and listening heart, and diverse experience to this office.Local Church Activities: Current - Rector; Past - Associ-ate Rector, Episcopal school chaplain, youth ministerCommunity Activities: Corpus Christi Metro Minis-tries Board of Directors, Corpus Christi Clergy Alliance, EMC2 (Ecumenical Ministries of Corpus Christi) volunteer and Board Member, Hurricane Harvey recovery volunteer.Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; Province Synod Deputy; Development Committee; Camps Development Committee; Camps Dean and Chaplain; Christ Chapel College Ministry BoardNominated by: Sr. Warden, All Saints’, Corpus Christi

The Rev. Matthew Wise, Associate Rector, St. Mark’s, San AntonioQualifications: Matt has a deep and abiding love for the Diocese of West Texas and has a passion for the future church. He has previously served at high levels of leadership both in this diocese and in the Dio-cese of Texas.

Local Church Activities: Associate Rector for Family Ministries, Outreach, Parish LifeCommunity Activities: Parent at St. David’s Episcopal School, local band (Down for the Count)Diocesan Activities: Executive Board DWTX 2009-2012; Executive Board DTX 2013-2016, Province VII Coordi-nator for Campus and Young Adult Ministry 2012-2016, Council of Advice to TEC Church Officer for Young Adult and Campus Ministries 2016-present, Alternate Deputy to General Convention 2012, Camp Capers Dean and Chaplain 2007-present, Camp Capers Development and Program committees, Faculty at IONA School for Ministry, Presenter for IONA Initiative, served on Lit-urgy and Music CommissionNominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector, St. Mark’s, San Antonio

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Mrs. Susan Alwais, St. George, San AntonioQualifications: Susan is a trusted leader in her congrega-tion. She has a gift of discern-ment and her input is sought by other leaders when difficult decisions need to be made. A leader in the Cursillo com-munity, Susan is active in her spiritual formation through the

study of the Word, sharing in the sacraments and serving others in Christ’s name. Susan is a very strong nominee for Standing Committee and would serve her bishop and this diocese well.Local Church Activities: Current St. George Senior War-den, former Senior Warden, former Treasurer, Church Finance Committee, Lay Eucharistic Minister Coordina-tor, lay reader, President DOK, St. George School Board, St. George School Finance CommitteeCommunity Activities: Volunteer with the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Annual Cereal Drive at work, Em-ployee Crisis Fund VolunteerDiocesan Activities: Served on Diocesan Executive Board (two times), currently serving on Finance Com-mittee, served on Bishop’s Council of Advice in 2012, Council delegate, Cursillo Ministry, President Cursillo SecretariatNominated by: The Rev. Ram Lopez, Rector, St. George, San Antonio

Mr. Blaine Bennett, St. Philip’s, UvaldeQualifications: Blaine is com-mitted and actively involved in parish and diocesan activi-ties; he has served on Execu-tive Committee and currently serves on the Diocesan Devel-opment Committee. He has

career and work experience in broad range of managerial and administrative duties.Local Church Activities: Vestry (4 times), Senior War-den (2 times), Stewardship Committee, organist, Choir Director, Sunday school teacher


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Community Activities: 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 Fed-eral Grant CompetitionsDiocesan Activities: Council delegate 9 times, Executive Board, Diocesan Development CommitteeNominated by: Nominating Committee

Mrs. Deborah Gardiner, St. Andrew’s, San AntonioQualifications: Deborah has a long history of experience with Provincial Synod and General Convention.Local Church Activities: Ves-try, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, DOK, Commission for Women’s MinistriesCommunity Activities:

Involved in anti-trafficking movement, served on a board for home for girls who were traffickedDiocesan Activities: Council delegate, several posi-tions on Women’s Commission, Cursillo - team, rectora, secretariatNominated by: The Rev. David Archibald, Rector, St. Andrew’s, San Antonio

Mr. Clark Hendley, St. John’s, New BraunfelsQualifications: Clark is an excellent leader with experi-ence in many dioceses and in West Texas for nine years. His pastoral nature, wisdom in leading and understanding of the Episcopal Church make him an ideal candidate.Local Church Activities:

Lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Bible study teacherCommunity Activities: SOS Food BankDiocesan Activities: Board of Examining Chaplains, Adult Education Advisory Committee, Council delegateNominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector, St. John’s, New Braunfels

Mr. Carter Huber, St. Alban’s, HarlingenLocal Church Activities: Vestry, Search Committee, usher, lay reader, Chair of Sharing Faith Dinner, Military Ministry contactCommunity Activities: Reading, church, Harlingen

CC Board, various charitable boardsNominated by: The Rev. Nancy Springer, Associate Rector, St. Alban’s, Harlingen

Mr. David McArthur, Christ Church, San AntonioQualifications: David has vast experience in leadership and operations and has served as a trusted aid to the 43rd Presi-dent of the United States.Local Church Activities: UsherCommunity Activities: Petroleum Club Finance Com-

mittee, Advisory Board Trustee - Caldwell Foundation - Tyler, TX, member - Texas Bio Medical FoundationNominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector, Christ Church, San Antonio

Mrs. Jill Vassar, St. Mark’s, San AntonioQualifications: Jill’s history in the diocese, the Episcopal Church, and the community have equipped her with both the insights and skills to make meaningful contributions as a member of the Standing Committee.

Local Church Activities: Vestry (2 times), Lay Eucharis-tic Minister, Sunday school teacher, stewardship chair (2 times), lector, numerous commissions and committees, Confirmation mentor, St. Luke’s School (SA) board chairCommunity Activities: Witte Museum, Charity Ball Association, Texas Biomed Founder’s Council, National Charity League San Antonio Rose Chapter, San Antonio Symphony LeagueDiocesan Activities: 100th Council Chair, Executive Board, former staff member at Good Samaritan Commu-nity Services, Apportionment Commission, St. Benedict’s Workshop Chair, Council delegateNominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector, St. Mark’s, San Antonio

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Elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Episcopal Church Corpora-tion 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 mort-gage 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. Christopher Caddell, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit Church and School, Dripping SpringsQualifications: Chris has a background in commercial construction and project management and a strong understanding of finance. He has worked with the Church

Corp. in refinancing an existing mortgage in 2013 and the construction of a new building in 2017 at Holy Spirit, San Antonio.Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: DSYSA soccer coach, field edu-cation supervisor, Seminary of the SouthwestDiocesan Activities: Current - Chair, Diocesan Discern-ment Committee; Diocesan Building Commission; Dean, Northeastern Convocation. Previous - Executive Board, Dean/Chaplain Camp Capers, Father/Son Retreat Leader, Liturgy and Music Commission, Spiritual Director for Happening, Province VII Synod AlternateNominated by: The Revs. Stephen Carson & Mike Marsh

The Rev. Canon Edmund Dohoney, RetiredQualifications: Ed has served two terms as trustee, and he worked with trustees while serving as Canon for 10 years.Local Church Activities: In-terim Sunday Assistant to the RectorCommunity Activities: Grand-father to twins

Diocesan Activities: Trustee, Church Corp; Trustee, University of the South; Standing Committee President; Executive Board; Stewardship Department; Camps and Conferences Department; General Convention DeputyNominated by: Rector and Vestry, Church of the Holy Spirit, San Antonio

The Rev. Bonnie Reeves, Partners In Ministry, Eastern ConvocationQualifications: Bonnie has over 25 years of accounting experience including asset management.Local Church Activities: Previously served as Senior

warden, Vestry clerk, Vestry member, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic MinisterCommunity Activities: Community theater; committee for BSADiocesan Activities: Previously served on Nominating Committee; currently serving on Executive Board; Coun-cil delegate for Trinity, Edna for 7 yearsNominated by: Nominating Committee


Trustee of the Episcopal Church Corporation

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Mr. Dustin K. Barrows, St. Stephen’s, San AntonioQualifications: Dustin is a lifelong member of the Dio-cese of West Texas, and he has served in many ways and has widespread experience with different diocesan activities. He has served in various forms of leadership at his local church, and he has a desire to serve the

church as a whole and to better use his talents to carry out Christ’s mission for this diocese. He is committed to a strong prayer life and continued spiritual development and growth.Local Church Activities: Current Senior Warden and former Junior Warden, Verger Guild of the Episcopal Church life member, lay reader, Eucharist minister, Stew-ardship Committee, liturgy coordinatorCommunity Activities: Southeast Community Outreach for Older People, Kate Schenck Elementary Volunteer, Good Samaritan Community ServiceDiocesan Activities: Vergers Guild Treasurer, Ecologi-cal Stewardship Committee, Council technology team, Communications Committee, San Antonio Southside Missions Focus Group, Camp Capers staff 2003-2006, Vocare Staff; Happening Staff (Youth and Adult)Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Nominating Committee

Mr. Charles R. Butler, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Charles has been an attorney for 36 years working in the areas of real estate, probate/estates, and business, both transactional and litigation.Local Church Activities:

Vestry (3 years), Junior Warden (1 year), worked on the floor committee for Diocesan Council in Corpus ChristiCommunity Activities: Advisory Director for the Texas Big Horn Society that work in the restoration of Big Horns; member of numerous wildlife conservation organizationsNominated by: Nominating Committee

Mr. Win DuBose, St. Philip’s, UvaldeQualifications: Win graduated from Texas A&M University in 1983 with a BS in Agri-cultural Economics with an influence in finance/banking. He worked for a local bank in Uvalde until 1995. In 1995 until 2002 he began working in the title insurance industry.

In 2002 he left title insurance and helped open a bank in Uvalde. While in banking he performed many duties including bank teller, bookkeeping, customer service to SVP in lending. He returned to title insurance in 2004 and continues in that industry. Local Church Activities: Previous member of the Vestry and Junior Warden, choir member, Food Pantry volunteer. Previously been on the Vestry and day school board, previ-ously helped with vacation Bible school and Sunday schoolCommunity Activities: Texas Land Title Association, Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Chamber of Commerce Board, Kiwanis Club, past president of local country club, past president of local American Cancer Society, past board member and President of the Uvalde Underground Water Conservation District, City Wide Thanksgiving Dinner, City of Uvalde planning boards, local Ducks Unlimited Board, Uvalde Board of Realtors, American Heart AssociationDiocesan Activities: Council delegate (2 times)Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh, Rector, St. Philip’s, Uvalde

Mrs. Ann Leafstedt, St. Mark’s, San AntonioQualifications: Ann is a cor-porate lawyer and has skills in finance, property ownership, financing matters, and the du-ties and role of a trustee.Local Church Activities: Altar Guild (5+ years), Treasurer and Supply Chair of Altar Guild

(2015-2017), Finance CommitteeCommunity Activities: Member of Board of Directors of Green Spaces Alliance, member of Board of Directors of San Antonio Public Library FoundationNominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector, St. Mark’s, San Antonio

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Trustees of TMI Episcopal

Elect 2 persons, either Clergy or Lay for a 3-year term.

Description of duties: The Board of Trustees is respon-sible 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. Harold “Hal” Dantone, Church of the Epiphany, KingsvilleQualifications: Hal is a gradu-ate of the U.S. Naval Academy; Naval officer and carrier pilot (retired); Lawyer/litigator (retired).Local Church Activities: Lay Eucharistic Minister, lay reader,

usher; lead Bible studies at my previous church and men’s ministries, F.C.A. leader at Texas A&M, KingsvilleCommunity Activities: 7 years in prison ministry in HoustonNominated by: The Rev. Jan Dantone, Rector, Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville

Ms. Catherine Harm, St. John’s, New BraunfelsQualifications: Catherine has a commitment to St. John’s and the diocese and an interest in supporting TMI.Local Church Activities: Prior Church - Church Council Evangelism, Sunday school teacher, Chairperson for silent

auction annual fundraiser, mentor to Associate Intern Pastor, leader of Dave Ramsey Momentum Program for congregation, high school/college student mentorCommunity Activities: MS Fundraising, John’s Kids for Inner City Kids, cyclist fundraising for various non-profitsNominated by: Senior Warden and Vestry, St. John’s, New Braunfels

Ms. Sally Kolos, St. James, HallettsvilleQualifications: Sally has an association with a possible donor foundation and a love of education. Local Church Activities: Bishop’s Committee numerous times, Altar Guild treasurer, Chair for both our annual BBQ

fund raiser and Christmas CoffeeCommunity Activities: Support of local schools and their fund raisers, Hurricane Harvey reliefDiocesan Activities: Nominating Committee 2016-17, Council delegateNominated by: Nominating Committee

Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Lindemood, St. George, San AntonioQualifications: Pat is active in St. George Church and School. Her grandson attended TMI for seven years, and she served as part of TMI’s “Adopt a Fam-ily,” book sales, STARS, and as co-chair for the TMI Military

Ball. Pat also served on the search committees for St. George for priest (Ram Lopez) and Head of School (Rob Devlin).Local Church Activities: Head of lector ministry, coor-dinator of Boomers and Bloomers, member of Pastoral Reception committee, lay reader, past member of St. George School Board (2 times)Community Activities: President of Elm Creek Garden Homes HOA, Den Mother for Cub Scout troop #346, committee member for Boy Scout troop #346Nominated by: The Rev. Ram Lopez, Rector, St. George, San Antonio


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Mrs. Zoila Martinez, Grace Church, San AntonioQualifications: Zoila is a mem-ber of Grace Church that meets at TMI, and she has a vested interest in seeing Grace and TMI work together to unify goals of building additional school and sharing a new cha-pel that is to be built.Local Church Activities:

Served on Vestry numerous times (currently serving on Bishop’s Committee); lay reader; volunteer youth and children’s ministry including acolytes, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School; fund raise for children to attend Camp CapersCommunity Activities: Band Booster Officer, PTA/PTO Officer, volunteer coordinator for Pony leagues’ conces-sion stand, any and all volunteer activities that involve my childrenDiocesan Activities: Youth ministry at Grace, Weslaco from 1998-2010, Bishop’s Committee, previous Vestry member at Grace Weslaco (4 times), Council delegate numerous timesNominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Lisa P. Mason, Rector, St. David’s, San AntonioQualifications: Lisa attended an Episcopal school in el-ementary (St. James, Corpus Christi); she is the rector of a church that has a school; and she serves on the Episcopal Schools Commission. She attended a high school very

much like TMI (Hockaday, Dallas). She currently serves on the Board of Trustees, Seminary of the Southwest.Local Church Activities: Rector of church and schoolCommunity Activities: Open Table, Snack Pak 4 Kids, Battle of Flowers AssociationDiocesan Activities: President of Standing Committee, Development Committee, Discernment Committee, Episcopal Schools Commission, Camps Annual Fund Co-Chair, Chair of Duncan Park Program Committee, serve on Mustang Island Program Committee, Church Plant Task ForceNominated by: Sr. Warden, St. David’s, San Antonio

Mr. Chris Mitchell, Grace Church, San AntonioQualifications: Chris was the TMI School Chaplain from 2007-10. While at TMI, he taught classes, led student activities, coached multiple sports, lived on campus, and was heavily involved with the boarding community. As a

member of Grace Church, he attends Sunday worship in the TMI chapel.Local Church Activities: Founding member of Grace Church, San Antonio, Bishop’s Committee 2009-12 and 2015-presentCommunity Activities: Any activity that involves my familyDiocesan Activities: Youth minister at St. Christopher’s, Bandera, 2001-03 and St. Luke’s, San Antonio, 2003-07; Camp Capers Program Committee 2003-16 (Chair 2009-14); adult staff member to numerous Happening Move-ment retreats over the last 15 years; Council delegate (several years)Nominated by: Nominating Committee

The Rev. Bonnie Reeves, Partners In Ministry, Eastern ConvocationQualifications: Bonnie has over 25 years of accounting experience including asset management.Local Church Activities: Previously served as Senior

warden, Vestry clerk, Vestry member, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic MinisterCommunity Activities: Community theater; committee for BSADiocesan Activities: Previously served on Nominating Committee; currently serving on Executive Board; Coun-cil delegate for Trinity, Edna for 7 yearsNominated by: Nominating Committee


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Dr. David Ross, St. Mark’s, San AntonioQualifications: David’s experi-ence as a TMI parent, coupled with his service at St. Mark’s and his community involve-ment, make him an excellent ambassador for TMI.Local Church Activities: Vestry 2010-2012, Care Com-mittee since 2016, usher, Sun-

day school teacher for 2 years, Diocesan Council delegateCommunity Activities: Medical board of Planned Par-enthood, South TexasNominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector, St. Mark’s, San Antonio

The Rev. Brian Tarver, Rector, St. Philip’s, BeevilleQualifications: Brian is new to the Diocese of West Texas and wants to be further involved in the life of the diocese. Local Church Activities: RectorCommunity Activities: Serves on the local charity board for “The Vineyard,” meets with Ministerial Alliance

Diocesan Activities: Christian/spiritual formation teamNominated by: Nominating Committee

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Trustee, University of the South

Elect one Lay for a 3-year term.

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

Mr. Alan Cottrell, St. John’s, New BraunfelsQualifications: Alan has strong college administrative experi-ence, as well as active Episco-palian knowledge.Local Church Activities: Lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Min-ister, previous Vestry member

and Junior Warden in previous parishesCommunity Activities: Chair, Salvation Army Service Unity (community chest); youth organizations (coach youth baseball)Nominated by: Sr. Warden, St. John’s, New Braunfels

Mr. Bo McGuffey, St. Paul’s, San AntonioQualifications: Bo is a great networker and people person. He is an alumnus of Sewanee and also well connected and committed here.Local Church Activities: Usher, hospitalityCommunity Activities: Young Professionals in Energy

Nominated by: The Rev. Brad Landry, Rector, St. Paul’s, San Antonio

Mrs. Shawn Browning Pettus, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus ChristiQualifications: Shawn’s son is a freshman at The University of the South - Sewanee.Local Church Activities: Vestry, Godly Play teacher (10+ years), VBS volunteer (5+ years), Co-chair for Council 2017

Community Activities: Incarnate Word Academy PTO’s (President), PTA member, Charity League member, so-cial activities (De Pineda and Las Donas), STXFC Board member (soccer club)Diocesan Activities: Development Committee, Nominating Committee. Council delegate (2 years)Nominated by: Nominating Committee

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