Nominations Council 2017-FINAL

The Report of the
Diocesan Nominating Committee

to the
113th Annual Diocesan Council

to be held
February 23-25, 2017
Corpus Christi, Texas
Executive Board........................................................................2
Standing Committee..................................................................7
Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corporation......................10
Trustees of TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas...................12
Trustee of the University of the South....................................14
Province VII Synod Deputies & Alternates............................16
General Convention Deputies & Alternates...........................22
Revised January 24, 2017.
Nominees for Council 2017

Executive Board
Elect 2 Clergy and 4 Lay for a 3-year term.
The Rev. Michael A. Koehler,

Assistant Rector, St. Lukes,
Description of duties: The Executive Board is required
San Antonio
to meet two times a year, but occasionally meets more
Qualifications: Michael has a
often. The board functions in a way similar to a parish
passion for growth of the faith of
vestry, including preparing the diocesan budget and
the Church through strengthensubmitting it to Council for approval. The Executive
ing relationships in fellowship,
Board appoints several departments and committees,
learning, and listening.
including the Finance Department and the NominatLocal Church Activities: Council delegate; youth
ing Committee. The Executive Board approves the
minister; priest; chaplain; Camp Capers Chaplain;
designations regarding the World Mission funding
Mustang Island Family Camp Chaplain
opportunities (line 1b). Members of the Executive
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity; San
Board serve as liaisons to the various departments and Antonio Food Bank; Good Samaritan Community
commissions of the diocese. A knowledge of (and exServices
perience in) ministries representing the breadth of the Diocesan Activities: Spiritual Director for the Bishops
diocese is an asset to persons who serve on the Execu- Happening Movement; member of the Episcopal
tive Board. At the same time, a willingness to engage
Schools Commission; Communications Committee
in diocesan ministry and learn of the breadth of the
Nominated by: The Rector and Vestry of St. Lukes,
diocese is the most basic requirement for service on
San Antonio
the Executive Board.
The Rev. Carol P. Morehead,
Clergy
Assistant Rector, St. Marks,
San Antonio
The Rev. Rob Harris,
Qualifications: Carol deeply
Assistant Rector,
values collaboration, both
Christ Church, San Antonio
within the diocese and within
Qualifications: Rob is an exthe broader Church. She has
ceptional young priest. He has
a solid record of team builda wide variety of ministerial
ing and visioning for growth
experience in The Episcopal
and is passionate about the direction and future of the
Church and would be an asset
Church. Carol believes in the mission and vision of
to the Executive Board. Rob is DWTX and seeks to support it as part of her vocation.
a visionary and has deep roots in the diocese.
Local Church Activities: Associate Rector for Liturgy,
Local Church Activities: Rob has served as a Vestry
Adult Formation, and Pastoral Care
member, lay reader, Council delegate, youth minister,
Community Activities: Co-Chair, Pathways to Hope:
music leader, pastor, and priest.
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness conference;
Community Activities: Rob has coordinated local
Board of Directors, SAMM Ministries
outreach ministries to the poor and has worked in deDiocesan Activities: TMI Board of Trustees; Evangelism
veloping ecumenical relationships in the San Antonio
Committee; Cursillo Spiritual Director; Cursillo Assisarea.
tant Spiritual Director; Chaplain, Camp Capers; ChapDiocesan Activities: IT Committee; Happening Board; lain, Womens Gathering; editorial board for Reflections
Youth Ministry Committee; TMI Trustee; Nominating magazine; Chaplain, Mustang Island Family Camp.
Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Beth Knowlton, Rector,
Nominated by: The Rev. Patrick Gahan, Rector, Christ St. Marks, San Antonio
Church, San Antonio
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The Rev. Canon Beverly

Patterson, Canon Missioner
for the Coastal Bend PIM
Qualifications: Beverly holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in
human behavior and business;
has 20 years customer financial
services experience, including
training and supervision; has
her MDiv from the University
of the South, School of Theology; and she has strong
organizational skills and a passion for ministry.
Local Church Activities: Clergy to four congregations;
member of Coalition Board, Corpus Christi
Community Activities: Girl Scouts; Clergy Alliance
Diocesan Activities: Cursillo, Assistant Spiritual
Director two times; Nominating Committee; Commission on Disaster Response
Nominated by: Self
The Rev. Chuck Woehler,

Rector, St. Thomas,
San Antonio
Qualifications: Chuck is familiar with diocesan history and
is committed to the diocesan
mission.
Local Church Activities:
Priest; everything else
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Executive
Board; Department of Camps and Conferences; Happening; Episcopal Church Corporation; Delegate to
General Convention
Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Lay
Ms. Wheless Baker, member
of St. Johns, Sonora
Qualifications: Wheless loves
the Diocese of West Texas
Wheless has served on Vestry
as a general member and is
now serving on current Vestry
as Junior Warden; she has also
served as a lay reader, Godly
Play instructor, Council delegate many times, served on Vet Mission teams to Vera
Cruz and Honduras, as well as been on a mission trip
to an orphanage in Belarus.
Community Activities: Chair for Good Samaritan
program in Sonora for several years; board member for
Eaton Hill nature preserve in Sonora
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee; Order of
St. Luke
The Rev. Jason T. Roberts, Rector,

Church of the Holy Spirit,
San Antonio
Qualifications: Jason was ordained
a priest 13 years ago in the Diocese of Virginia. He moved to the
Diocese of West Texas in January
2009. Since arriving in the diocese,
Jason has served as the Chair of
the Council on College Missions (2012-2015), on the
Commission on Church Buildings (2013-present), as
a dean and chaplain at Camp Capers, and a chaplain
at Family Camp. Jason has also 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: Priest
Diocesan Activities: Council on College Missions;
Commission on Church Buildings; Dean-Camp
Capers; Chaplain-Camp Capers; Chaplain-Mustang
Island Family Camp
Mr. John Boyce, member of

Qualifications: John has
done extensive work at Christ
Church in executive positions;
and he serves on the diocesan
Development Committee and
is familiar with diocesan ministries.
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Local Church Activities: Senior Warden; Junior Warden; clerk; Chair, Search Committee; Chair, Capital
Campaign Committee; President, Christ Episcopal
Endowment; Council delegate numerous times; Lay
Eucharistic Minister; Sunday school teacher
Community Activities: Extensive work with the State
Bar of Texas, including its local Community Justice
Program which provides free legal services to indigenous people and veterans
Diocesan Activities: Diocesan Development Committee; Council delegate numerous times
Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Christ Church,
San Antonio, and Nominating Committee
Uvalde County Bar Association

Mr. Tommy Funk, Jr., member
of St. Davids, San Antonio
Qualifications: Tommy has a
strong knowledge and understanding of how the diocese
works and the many different
ministries that are so important to spreading Gods love to
those not only in our diocese,
but all who are helped by our
World Mission Department.
Local Church Activities: St. Davids Vestry Senior
Warden; 2016 Diocesan Council delegate; St. Davids
Stewardship Committee
Community Activities: Open Table member
Diocesan Activities: Previous member of the diocesan
Development Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason, Rector,
St. Davids, San Antonio
Mrs. Melinda (Missy) Denney,

St. Thomas, San Antonio
Qualifications: Missy is a
lifelong Episcopalian and a
long-standing, extremely active member of St. Thomas,
the diocese and the National
Church. She has a very strong
belief in the ethos of our
diocese and is very passionate
about the life and direction of our Church.
Local Church Activities: Vestry; lay reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Council delegate; DOK Chapter
president and trainer; Global Mission Committee;
Outreach Committee; Hospitality Committee; Education for Ministry Mentor; church secretary; Habitat;
Cursillo team; Faith Alive
Community Activities: Bulverde Republican Women;
womens shelter; Magdalena House
Diocesan Activities: Diocesan President of DOK;
Commission for Womens Ministry; ECW Triennial
delegate to General Convention. On the national level:
Province VII President of DOK; National 1st and 2nd
Vice President of DOK and 2015 DOK Triennial Chair
Nominated by: The Rev. Chuck Woehler and the
Vestry of St. Thomas, San Antonio
Ms. Gayle Gottlich, member

of All Saints, Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Gayles skills
as a management consultant,
and her experience in the
church on many levels make
her a strong match for both
Executive Board and Standing
Committee. She is a person of
deep faith, with an inquiring
mind and a willingness to ask deep questions that will
help us grow. She loves Jesus and loves the Episcopal
Church.
Local Church Activities: Parish Youth Coordinator;
Lay reader; former Vestry person; Council delegate
Community Activities: Co-chair Early Bird Reader
Project, early childhood literacy initiative
Diocesan Activities: Reconciliation Commission
member; former Executive Board member
Nominated by: The Rev. Jonathan Wickham, Rector,
All Saints, Corpus Christi
Mr. Charles William

Downing, member of
St. Philips, Uvalde
Vestry; previous member of
Vestry at St. Johns, McAllen
Community Activities:
Secretary, Uvalde County Club
Board of Directors; Secretary,
Ms. Kristi Greene, member

of Church of the Holy Spirit,
Dripping Springs
Qualifications: I have had a
long-term commitment to
serving my home parish, and
now I want to extend my service to the diocese.
Local Church Activities: Lay
Eucharistic Minister; Acolyte;
Lay reader; Education for Ministry; Council delegate;
co-chair of Capital Campaign
Community Activities: Chair of Empty Bowls Project supporting Helping Hands; Dr. Pound Historical
Farmstead board member; Mother of Preschoolers
mentor
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate five times
Nominated by: The Rev. Chris Caddell, Rector,
Church of the Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Mrs. Liz Miller, member of

St. James, Del Rio
Qualifications: Liz has extraordinary experience in the life of
the Church and diocese. She
has excellent leadership and
people skills and a passion for
local and diocesan ministry.
Vestry member; lector; worship leader; Sunday school
teacher; Faith Alive leader; Council delegate; Eucharistic Visitor; Pastoral care team; Mission trips; Sharing
Faith mentor; stewardship chair; choir director; Search
Committee Chair; parish secretary
Community Activities: Meals On Wheels; Community Choir; Texas State Reading Academy Instructor;
Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teaching Society
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee;
Music and Liturgy Commission; Cursillo Rectora;
Small Church Commission member; Safeguarding
Gods Children Instructor
Nominated by: The Rev. John Fritts, Rector, St. James,
Del Rio
Mr. David W. Manning,

member of St. Lukes,
Cypress Mill
Qualifications: David is
familiar with parish finances
and auditing; diocesan mission
work; parish lay ministries and
service; and he has a desire to
become more familiar with the
scope of diocesan ministries.
Local Church Activities: Junior Warden two times;
Bishops Warden two times; Senior Warden; Council
delegate three times; lay reader; chalice bearer 30+
years; Piedras Negras construction mission for seven
years
Community Activities: Former CEO of medical group
practices; Austin BBB; Corsicana Chamber of Commerce; and Industrial Development Committee
Diocesan Activities: Finance Committee; Habitat
Construction in Johnson City and Lockhart; Duncan
Park; St. Benedict Community Workshop; Camp Capers camper 1955 and 1956
Nominated by: Mr. Matt Matula, Senior Warden,
St. Lukes, Cypress Mill
Mr. Dwight Oglesby, member

Dripping Springs
Qualifications: Dwight has a
long work history with corporate governance matters.
Former Senior Warden for
two years; Vestry; lay reader;
Council delegate; mens group
Community Activities: Board member, Dripping
Springs Community Library
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate two times
Ms. Emily Vandewalle,

San Antonio
Qualifications: My ministry
experience and involvement,
coupled with my deep commitment to the work of the diocese makes me a strong match
for each office position. My
experiences as a missionary in
the Philippines; leadership at
Good Samaritan, St. Lukes, Camp Capers, and Happening have each given me unique gifts and qualities
that distinguish and allow me to be an asset to these
offices.
Local Church Activities: Music minister; Youth Group
Facilitator; Council alternate; Young Adult Ministry
leader
Community Activities: Young Adult Coffee & Compline ministry; Pub Theology; Good Samaritan Community Services
Diocesan Activities: Happening Board member;
Christian Faith in Action Committee member
Nominated by: Rector and Vestry of St. Lukes, San
Antonio
Ms. Dorcas Elizabeth

Sampson, member of Church
of the Resurrection,
Windcrest
Qualifications: Dorcas has a
strong attention to detail; and
is skilled at administration and
in building consensus among
diverse opinions.
Local Church Activities: Vestry member four times; clerk and treasurer of Executive Committee; Stewardship Chair; chairman of the
Day School board
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate
Community Activities: Morningside Ministries board
- chairman of marketing and the development committee; Volunteer Corps Steering Committee at USAA;
volunteer coordinator for King William Fair, Texas
Folklife Festival, and Childrens Miracle Network
Telethon
Nominated by: Mrs. Caroline Mowen, Nominating
Committee
Standing Committee
Elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a 3-year term.
Club; Laredo Independent School District Health Advisory Committee; volunteer with the Laredo Tennis
Associations Tennis for the Blind program
Diocesan Activities: Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers and Mustang Island Family Camp; former member of the Executive Board and TMI-The Episcopal
School of Texas Trustees; General Convention Deputy;
Convocation Dean; current Board of Examining Chaplains and the Discernment Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector,
Christ Church, San Antonio, and the Rev. Scott Brown,
Rector, St. Albans, Harlingen
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.
The Rev. Sean Maloney,

Rector, St. Bartholomews,
Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Sean brings energy and passion to everything
that he does. Sean has worked
and lived in multiple dioceses
and is able to bring new ideas
and fresh perspectives.
Local Church Activities: Rector
Community Activities: Director of the Corpus Christi
Commodores Barbershop Chorus; Clergy Alliance
Diocesan Activities: Dean for Camp Capers and Mustang Island Family Camp; Reconciliation Commission;
Communications Committee
Clergy
The Rev. John Badders,
Retired
proven leadership; depth of
knowledge about the diocese.
Retired priest
Habitat for Humanity

Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Trustee of
Church Corp.; Finance Committee; Examining Chaplains; Chair-Diocesan Habitat Builders for West Texas;
Executive Board
Nominated by: The Rev. David Read, Rector,
St. Lukes, San Antonio
The Rev. Matthew Wise,

San Antonio
Qualifications: Matt has a
deep love of and abiding ties to
the Diocese of West Texas as
well as a passion for the future
of the Church.
Associate Rector for Family
Ministries, Parish life, and Outreach
Community Activities: Parent at St. Davids Bright
Beginnings; local band member
The Rev. Paul Frey, Rector,

Christ Church, Laredo
Qualifications: Paul has a
strong leadership ability; is a
team player; and has a lot of
diocesan experience.
Rector, Vestry
Community Activities: President of the Board of the Casa
Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter for 3 years; Laredo Daybreak Rotary
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board, Diocese of West

Texas 2009-2012; Executive Board, Diocese of Texas
2013-2016; Provincial Coordinator for Camps and
Young Adult Ministries, Province VII 2013-Present;
Alternate to General Convention 2012, Diocese of
West Texas; previously served on Camps and Conference Development Committee and Liturgy and Music
Commission; Teacher at Iona School for Ministry;
Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers
St. Marks, San Antonio
Ms. Gayle Gottlich, member

of All Saints, Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Gayles skills
as a management consultant,
and her experience in the
church on many levels make
her a strong match for both
Executive Board and Standing
Committee. She is a person of
deep faith, with an inquiring
mind and a willingness to ask deep questions that will
help us grow. She loves Jesus and loves the Episcopal
Church.
Local Church Activities: Parish Youth Coordinator;
Lay reader; former Vestry person; Council delegate
Community Activities: Co-chair Early Bird Reader
Project, early childhood literacy initiative
Diocesan Activities: Reconciliation Commission
member; former Executive Board member
Lay
Mr. Blaine Bennett, member
of St. Philips, Uvalde
Qualifications: Blaine is committed and actively involved in
parish and diocesan activities.
His career experience is in a
broad range of managerial and
administrative duties.
Local Church Activities: Vestry four times; Senior
Warden two times; Stewardship Committee; organist;
choir director; Sunday school teacher
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 Federal grant competitions
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate nine times;
Executive Board; Development Committee
Ms. Kristi Greene, member

Dripping Springs
Qualifications: I have had a
long-term commitment to
serving my home parish, and
now I want to extend my service to the diocese.
Eucharistic Minister; Acolyte;
lay reader; Education for Ministry; Council delegate; co-chair of Capital Campaign
Community Activities: Chair of Empty Bowls Project supporting Helping Hands; Dr. Pound Historical
Farmstead board member; Mother of Preschoolers
mentor
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate five times
Mrs. Patricia Brooke, member

Christian formation coordinator; Lay reader; Eucharistic
Minister; usher; womens
group facilitator
Community Activities: Workshop and retreat leader; certified Spiritual Director.
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate; Discernment
Committee; Christian Education Committee
Mr. Curt Mowen, member of

Qualifications: Curt has
church and business leadership
experience; he is collaborative;
has experience working as part
of a cross-functional team and
experience in leading in difficult situations.
Local Church Activities: Current: Lay reader; Council delegate. Previous: Vestry
member; Senior Warden; leader local Discernment
Committee; member sabbatical committee; leader stewardship committee; student Education for Ministry.
Community Activities: Current: Habitat for Humanity; Morningside Ministries. Previous: United Way;
Haven for Hope; Catholic Charities; HEB Tournament
of Champions; home owners association board.
Diocesan Activities: Current: member World Mission
Committee; member Habitat Builders of West Texas
Task Force. Previous: member Executive Board; board
member Texas Water Mission; team leader Texas Water
Mission; leader volunteer/personnel committee Texas
Water Mission; member Cursillo Secretariat; rector
Cursillo.
Mrs. Jill Vassar, member of

Local Church Activities: St.
Marks Episcopal Church
(1993-present): Chair, Advisory Committee for The
Workshop; Godly Play (Sunday school) teacher; lector;
Lay Eucharistic Minister; confirmation mentor; Vestry
member; Stewardship Chair; Long Range Planning
Committee
Community Activities: Witte Museum; Charity Ball
Association of San Antonio, Inc.; National Charity
League San Antonio Rose Chapter; San Antonio Symphony League; St. Lukes Episcopal School; St. Lukes
Episcopal School Permanent Endowment; Wellesley
College; Founders Council, Texas Biomedical Research
Institute; CTRC Council; Texas Economic Development Council; Mayors Task Force on Better Jobs;
San Antonio Economic Development Coordinating
Council; Baptist Health System Foundation; Junior
League of San Antonio; Bexar County Medical Society
Alliance; Texas Medical Association Alliance; Founders Council (Texas Biomedical Research Institute); Girl
Scouts of Southwest Texas; Supper Club
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; Mission Engagement Task Force; chaired 100th annual Council;
former staff member of Good Samaritan Community
Services
Mr. Rob Schneider, member

Dripping Springs
Vestry/Bishops Committee;
Senior Warden; Lay reader;
Chalice bearer; Council delegate, Education for Ministry
Diocesan Activities: Assistant
Chancellor; Chair of Constitutions and Canons (member 20+years); Bishops Address Committee; Trustee for Church Corporation;
Cursillo team leader; Deputy to General Convention
2015
Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corporation

Elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a 3-year term.
partment and Department of Parks and Recreation;

founding board member, Hays Drive-A-Senior Corp;
City of Buda Housing Action Committee member;
Chair, Buda Ministerial Alliance; Seton Hays Hospital
Community Advisory Board member; Buda Chamber of Commerce past Ambassador; past Friends of
Buda Library board member; past Mentor, Tom Green
Elementary School
Diocesan Activities: Present: Board of Examining
Chaplains; Disciplinary Board; Evangelism Task Force;
Mustang Island Program Committee; Church Planting Task Force planning group. Past: Deputy to General Convention; Trustee of the Church Corp; College
Missions Committee; Executive Board; Christian
Education Advisory Board; Council Worship Planning;
Cursillo Team Member (multiple times); Spiritual Life
Committee; Family Camp teacher and chaplain; Camp
Capers chaplain; Womens Retreat chaplain; Marriage
Retreat co-leader
Nominated by: Nominating Committee and
St. Elizabeths, Buda, Bishops Committee
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. John Badders,
Retired
proven leadership; depth of
knowledge about the diocese.
Retired priest
The Rev. Bonnie Reeves,

Partners In Ministry,
Eastern Convocation
Qualifications: Bonnie has
over 25 years of accounting
experience, including asset
management, forecasting, budgeting, financing, cash management, building teams and
mentoring staff.
Local Church Activities: Vestry, Senior Warden; secretary and general member; lay
reader and Lay Eucharistic Minister
Community Activities: Committee member for Edna
Boy Scout Troup; served in Lions Club
Diocesan Activities: Served two years on Nominating
Committee, one year as co-chair; currently serving 1st
year on Executive Board; Council delegate many times
over last 13 years
Habitat for Humanity

Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Trustee of
Church Corp.; Finance Committee; Examining Chaplains; Chair-Diocesan Habitat Builders for West Texas;
Executive Board
The Rev. Jennifer BrookeDavidson, Vicar, St. Elizabeth,
Buda
Qualifications: Jennifer has
prior service as a trustee; experience as commercial transactions
and real estate attorney; and
experience in building, finance,
and strategic planning for St.
Stephens Episcopal Church and School, Wimberley.
Local Church Activities: Priest; Seminary of the
Southwest Field Education local supervisor
Community Activities: Chaplain to Buda Police De-
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Lay
Mr. Travis Kimble, member of

St. Philips, Uvalde
Qualifications: My business,
for the past 33 years, is in all
aspects of real estate. I deal
with financing, buying, selling, and leasing real estate and
mineral interests.
President of Uvalde Food Pantry, a volunteer position
that consumes 15-20 hours per week
Community Activities: As President of the Food
Pantry, I interact with dozens of churches and community service organizations as an advocate for the Food
Pantry. I am a member of Team Uvalde which acts as a
coordinator for all Uvalde service organizations.
Nominated by: The Rev. Dr. Mike Marsh, Rector,
St. Philips, Uvalde
Mr. Herbert W. Hill, Jr.,

member of Christ Church,
San Antonio
Qualifications: Herb is a CPA
with a strong financial and
business background. Additionally, he has experience
in the non-profit sector at the
Childrens Shelter, as well as
treasurer at Christ Church, San
Antonio.
Local Church Activities: Vestry-three terms; Lay
Eucharistic Minister; Bible study leader; treasurer-five
years; Council delegate
Community Activities: Good Samaritan Community
Services Board member
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; Church Corporation; Finance Committee
Mr. Charles John, member of

Qualifications: As an architect
for over 40 years, Charles is
extremely versed in all issues
related to planning, design,
construction, and real estate.
Senior Warden, Vestry; Lay
Eucharistic Minister; Lay Eucharistic Visitor; usher; Friends of Music; leads a Bible
study group
Community Activities: Board member of Los Compadres de San Antonio Missions; member of Bexar
County Historical Commission; board member of
Power of Preservation Foundation; Advisory Board
member of Preservation Fort Sam Houston; past board
member of San Antonio Conservation Society
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Trustees of TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas

Elect 2 persons, either Clergy or Lay for a 3-year
term.
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee; Reconciliation Commission, Focus Group for General Convention; Alternate to General Convention; Committee
on Bishops Address; Habitat for Humanity
Description of duties: The Board of Trustees is responsible 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.
Dr. Holly Baker Hill, member

of St. Margarets, San Antonio
Qualifications: Holly holds a
doctorate in education from
Columbia University; she has
been an educator for over
20 years. She is a strong supporter of church and school
connections; partnering with
SAISD schools; she serves on
the Board of the Winston School (MSB); St. Margarets
Day School Board; and is the wife of clergy, John Hill
and mother to Haddie Hill (TMI 11th grader).
Local Church Activities: Day School Board member;
Sunday school teacher; Founder of MOMS group;
Vacation Bible School volunteer
Community Activities: The Winston School; Leadership SAISD, active member of St. Margarets Church
Diocesan Activities: Current member of TMI Board of
Trustees
Nominated by: The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees, Rector,
Trinity, Victoria
Ms. Abby Cole, member of

Church of the Resurrection,
Windcrest
Qualifications: Abby attended
high school at TMI, and as
an alumna, she continues to
have an ongoing interest in the
future of the school, especially
during this time of transition.
Local Church Activities: Assistant youth leader at St.
Lukes, San Antonio; Committee for World Missions at
Resurrection
Community Activities: She volunteers at the local
Alamo chapter of the project management institutes
monthly meetings and event.
Diocesan Activities: Camp Capers summer staff for
three summers; actively involved in the Happening
movement throughout high school, and has continued
to serve the movement as an adult resource
Mr. Chris Mitchell, member

of Grace Church, San Antonio
Qualifications: Chris was the
TMI School Chaplain from
2007-2010. 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, SA; Bishops Committee 2009-2012 and
2015-present; Council delegate several years
Community Activities: Any activity that involves my
family.
Mr. Roger Graham, member

of St. Andrews, San Antonio
Qualifications: Roger has
strong leadership skills (member of Leadership San Antonio
class 38); and is a lawyer, real
estate investor, financial planner, and portfolio manager.
Local Church Activities: Vestry, Senior Warden; outreach coordinator; stewardship
chair; Council delegate; St. Pauls San Antonio School
Board member and treasurer
Community Activities: Various boards including City
Year, Christian Unity Ministries, Girl Scouts, Serna
Marymount Community Development Corporation,
Hallmark University, Moving-to-Work (San Antonio
Housing Authority).

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Diocesan Activities: Youth minister at St. Christophers, Bandera 2001-2003 and St. Lukes, San Antonio
2003-2007; Camp Capers Program Committee 20032016 (Chair 2009-2014); Adult staff member to numerous Happening Movement retreats over the last 15
years
Mr. Gavin Rogers, member of

Qualifications: Gavin has
a vested interest in TMI by
virtue of the fact that a number
of his pastoral charges attend
school there. Gavin is passionate about his ministry to these
youth and is himself an outgoing supporter of TMIs work.
Local Church Activities: Youth minister (St. Peters,
Kerrville and Christ Church, San Antonio), Young
Adult Minister and Bible Study leader, St. Peters,
Kerrville; Pastoral Support team, Christ Church, San
Antonio.
Community Activities: Rotary Club; San Antonio
Housing Trust; Young San Antonian Award 2008
Diocesan Activities: Camp Capers program staff;
Happening Board
Christ Church, San Antonio.
The Rev. Cristopher

Robinson, Rector,
St. Francis, San Antonio
Qualifications: Cristopher
has been a strong supporter of
Episcopal education for many
years. He has served on the
Episcopal Schools Commission of the diocese and is a
former faculty member at St.
George, San Antonio, middle
school. Before St. Francis, the last seven congregations
he served in some leadership capacity had parochial
schools. He is the parent of a current TMI student.
Community Activities: Host for the San Antonio
Refugee Health Clinic; volunteer baseball coach/chaplain at Our Lady of the Lake University
Diocesan Activities: Episcopal Schools Commission;
Ecumenical Commission; Disaster Evacuation Coordinator; Dean and Chaplain for Camp Capers and
Mustang Island Family Camp; Spiritual Director for
Happening, HIS Love, and Vocare
Nominated by: Vestry, St. Francis, San Antonio
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Trustee - University of the South

Elect one Lay for a 3-year term.
Elect one Cleric to fill a 2-year unexpired term.
Local Church Activities: Church greeter; lector; youth

group chaperone.
Community Activities: Foreign medical mission
physician
St. Philips, Uvalde
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 enrollment, and report to the annual Council the condition
and progress of said University.
Mr. Corey Mowen, member of

Qualifications: Corey is collaborative and focused on
results; and has a passion for
inclusiveness. He is a motivator
and is compassionate.
Sunday school teacher; Sandwiches Under the Bridge; former Vestry member; Lay
Eucharistic Minister
Community Activities: UT Health Science Center
Physical Therapy Olympics; PT Students for the Community
Diocesan Activities: Cursillo team member; cook/
serve for Bishops Happening Movement
Lay
Mrs. Elizabeth Landry,
member of St. Pauls,
San Antonio
Qualifications: Elizabeth
has personal experience in
the community of St. Lukes
seminary; and she has a desire
to see current students thrive
during seminary and once
back in DWTX.
Local Church Activities: Lay Eucharistic Minister;
Godly Play teacher; oversee nursery at St. Pauls
Community Activities: Volunteering at St. Pauls Episcopal Montessori School; work with Girl Scout Troop
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Diocesan Activities: Participant in clergy spouse
activities and retreats
Clergy
The Rev. Casey S. Berkhouse,
Assistant Rector,
St. Philips, Uvalde
Qualifications: Casey is a recent Sewanee graduate, and he
has a love for learning and supporting the learning of others.
Assistant Rector, St. Philips,
Uvalde; Curate, Ascension,
Montell and Holy Trinity, Carrizo Springs
Community Activities: Uvalde Food Pantry
St. Philips, Uvalde
Dr. Cullen Ashley McAllen,

member of St. Philips, Uvalde
Qualifications: My interest
in the University of the South
began as a teenager when I
went to the school where my
father and great grandfather
had attended. When my father
became an Episcopal priest at
age 60, our connection with
Sewanee was rekindled. He has served in the role of
trustee to the university from our diocese. In 2008, to
give thanks for Gods grace in our lives, I started the
Robert Ashley McAllen endowed scholarship at the
Sewanee School of Theology, to which our family has
continued to contribute.
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Director two times; Nominating Committee; Commission of Disaster Response
Nominated by: Self
The Rev. Jay George, Vicar,

Grace Church, San Antonio
Qualifications: Jay acquired his
Master of Divinity degree from
the University of the South and
has a knowledge and love of the
community. Jay is a creative and
committed priest who would
bring a fresh perspective to his
work at the university.
Local Church Activities: Vicar/Priest; Council delegate; youth minister; church planter; lay reader; writer
Community Activities: Partnership in local schools;
Taking it to the Streets ministry; BHS Booster Club;
coach YMCA girls basketball
Diocesan Activities: Member of Evangelism Committee and TMI Board of Trustees; Dean and Chaplain for
Camp Capers
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Deputies and Alternates to Province VII Synod

Elect 4 Clergy Deputies and 4 Clergy Alternates;
Elect 4 Lay Deputies and 4 Lay Alternates.
nity to put my knowledge and experience to good use

on behalf of the diocese and for our church.
Local Church Activities: I have been rector of two
parishes and one school in DWTX since 2000.
Community Activities: Food pantry, local assistance
programs, homeless shelter, counseling, advocacy, and
pastors Bible study and fellowship
Diocesan Activities: TMI Board of Trustees; Executive
Board; Trustee of the Church Corporation; World Mission (both on the commission and have personally led
or been a participant in many missions to SE Mexico,
Honduras, and India); Chaplain and Dean for many
Camp Capers camps, Good Sam camps, and Mustang
Island Family Camps; DWTX Cursillo Movement
as spiritual and music director; Dean of the Western
Convocation and present Dean of the NE Convocation; Examining Chaplains for over 10 years; General
Convention Deputy from another diocese, and alternate deputy from DWTX
Description of duties: As voting representatives of the

diocese attend the meeting of the Synod of the
Province of the Southwest (Province VII).
Clergy
The Rev. David Archibald,
Rector, St. Andrews,
San Antonio
Qualifications: The ministries
of Province VII are ten-fold as
listed on their website. While
all the areas are important,
three of them are of particular
interest to me: Anti-racism,
Restorative Justice, and Christian Formation. If chosen
as a deputy these would be areas I could both grow in
and contribute to.
Local Church Activities: Rector; I have particular interest in children and youth ministries, and in church
growth.
Community Activities: Active in community organizing for District 7 (San Antonio City Council)
Diocesan Activities: During 25 years in ordained
ministry in this diocese and the diocese of Texas
and Arkansas, I have served in numerous capacities,
including: Stewardship Committee, Commission on
Ministry, and Camp Capers Chaplain and Dean, and
others.
The Rev. Rod Clark, Vicar,

St. Peter and St. Paul, Mission
Vicar
Co-founder and Abbot of The
Order of Naucratius, a ministry and society of hunters and
fishermen; MDiv and specialization in Hispanic Church Studies
Diocesan Activities: World Mission Committee;
Frontera Unida
The Rev. David P. Chalk,

Rector, St. Francis by the
Lake, Canyon Lake
Qualifications: While I was
not born and raised in the Diocese of West Texas, I got here
as fast as I could. I have a historical knowledge of, and intense personal experience with, the Episcopal Church
in many dioceses and through many ministries. I
also have international experience with the Episcopal
Church. I have now served as a priest in this diocese
for more than 15 years and believe I understand our
local concerns and context. I would like the opportu-
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The Rev. James (Jim) Friedel,

Rector, St. Peters, Rockport
Qualifications: Jim previously served as a Province VII
Deputy, and he is interested
in the further development of
Province VII relationships and
collaboration.
Rector; I participate and help guide our various ministries balancing worship, faith formation, reaching out,
fellowship, and pastoral care initiatives.
Community Activities: Aransas County Ministerial
Alliance; Rockport Lions Club; Community Table;
YoungLife; Live Oak School support
Diocesan Activities: Diocesan Council; Cursillo;
Examining Chaplains; Congregational Development;
Fishin for Mission; mentoring program
Nominated by: Mr. John Debler, member of
St. Peters, Rockport
The Rev. Philip May, Assistant

Rector, Church of the Good
Shepherd, Corpus Christi
Qualifications: I am committed to finding new ways
for Episcopal communities to
work together. I would be very
eager to look for opportunities
at the Provincial level.
Associate Rector
Community Activities: Corpus Christi Clergy
Coalition
Diocesan Activities: Examining Chaplains; Dean of
Southern Convocation
The Rev. Carol P. Morehead,
Assistant Rector,
Qualifications: Carol deeply
values collaboration, both
within the diocese and within
the broader Church. She has
a solid record of team building and visioning for growth
and is passionate about the direction and future of the
Church. Carol believes in the mission and vision of
DWTX and seeks to support it as part of her vocation.
Local Church Activities: Associate Rector for Liturgy,
Adult Formation, and Pastoral Care
Community Activities: Co-Chair, Pathways to Hope:
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness conference;
Board of Directors, SAMM Ministries
Diocesan Activities: TMI Board of Trustees; Evangelism Committee; Cursillo Spiritual Director; Cursillo
Assistant Spiritual Director; Chaplain, Camp Capers;
Chaplain, Womens Gathering; editorial board for
Reflections magazine; Chaplain, Mustang Island Family
Camp.
The Rev. Canon Virginia

Frnka, Canon Missioner,
Eastern PIM
Qualifications: Virginia is a
lifelong member of DWTX; she
leads six small congregations.
Rector
Community Activities: Ministerial Alliance events
meetings in Goliad, Hallettsville, Pt. Lavaca; Chamber
of Commerce events in Goliad and Refugio
Nominated by: Ms. Sally Kolos, member of
St. James, Hallettsville
The Rev. James Kee-Rees,
Rector, Trinity, Victoria
Qualifications: Jim has participated in national Episcopal
meetings for years through
ethnic ministries and as a
leader on many local boards.
Local Church Activities: Rector of church and school;
Trinity School Board member
Community Activities: Member, Board for Brownson
Childrens Home; Steering Committee for Pine Street
Community Center; Dick Charitable Trust member
Diocesan Activities: Christian Education Committee;
leader for Camps and Conferences
Nominated by: Self
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The Rev. Shanna Neff, Rector,

St. Pauls, Brady
Qualifications: I grew up in
the Episcopal Church and I
have always loved being involved in a diversity of ministries. I have served in three
dioceses and have been blessed
with a variety of activities in
each diocese. I have been ordained closed to 26 years,
and I want to give back to my Church what it gave me:
a passion for ministry.
Community Activities: Treasurer of Brady Clergy;
Rotary; Chamber of Commerce; Helping Hands (outreach center); The Haven (shelter); Mission of Brady
(repairing homes); Bunco Fellowship group
Diocesan Activities: Dean of the Northern Convocation; member of the Recovery Commission; member
of Congregational Development Committee; have led
the Spiritual retreat for Recovery at Camp Capers; have
led Mid-Winter and summer camp at Camp Capers. I
was heavily involved in the camping ministry, Christian Education Committees and mission projects in all
three dioceses.
The Rev. Jennifer L. Shadle,

Assistant Rector, St. Johns,
McAllen
Qualifications: I am a recently
ordained priest with a keen
interest in the presence and
activities of the larger Church.
Im also experienced in conciliar and parliamentary deliberations and would be an apt participant.
Local Church Activities: Primary responsibility for
pastoral care and adult formation; weekly role of
preaching and/or presiding three Eucharist services
Community Activities: Getting acquainted to
McAllen; learning my way around
The Rev. Nancy Springer,
Assistant Rector,
St. Albans, Harlingen
Qualifications: Nancy is level
headed with a strong leadership presence; she is a consensus builder; organized; strong
teacher; and has a love of the
Body of Christ.
Local Church Activities: Assistant Rector; preaching;
teaching; missions outreach; pastoral care; worship
leader; chapel leader; school chaplain; DOK chaplain;
administration
Diocesan Activities: Chair-Commission on Disaster
Response; member-Evangelism Committee; memberExecutive Board
Nominated by: Vestry of St. Albans, Harlingen

Director two times; Nominating Committee; Commission of Disaster Response
Nominated by: Self
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Lay
Mr. John JD Debler, member

of St. Peters, Rockport
Qualifications: JD has been
active in leadership roles at St.
Peters and also in community
activities.
Vestry-two terms; Senior Warden-four years; lay reader-two
years; Council delegate
Community Activities: Rockport Rotary Club; 4H
project leader; volunteer coordinator for Rockport
Film Festival; Chamber of Commerce director; member of Aransas Pathways
Diocesan Activities: Diocesan Insurance Committee
Nominated by: The Rev. Jim Friedel, Rector,
St. Peters, Rockport

St. Luke
Mr. Win DuBose, member of

St. Philips, Uvalde
Qualifications: Win is a graduate from Texas A&M University; has worked for local
bank in Uvalde; and in the title
insurance industry. In 2002, he
opened a bank in Uvalde; 2004
returned to title insurance
industry.
Local Church Activities: Current: Vestry; Junior
Warden; choir member; previously: Day School board;
Vacation Bible School; Sunday school
Community Activities: Food Pantry volunteer; Convention and Visitors Bureau; Chamber of Commerce;
Kiwanis Club-25 years and has served as past president; past president of local country club; past president of local American Cancer Society; past board
member and president of Uvalde Underground Water
Conservation District; city-wide Thanksgiving dinner
board; various City of Uvalde planning boards; local
Ducks Unlimited Board; Uvalde Board of Realtors
Diocesan Activities: Council delegate
Mr. Bryce Boddie, member of

St. Helenas, Boerne
Qualifications: Bryce is very
passionate about the Church,
the church universal, and
enjoys serving in any capacity
he can.
Sunday school; music
Community Activities: Rotary; community garden
Diocesan Activities: Happening Board member
Ms. Hanna Case, member of
St. Philips, Uvalde
reader; acolyte; acolyte leader
Diocesan Activities: Cursillo
- on pilot team for 1st young
peoples Cursillo
Nominated by: Nominating
Committee
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Ms. Grace Elliott, member of

St. Johns, New Braunfels
Qualifications: After growing up in the diocese, being
involved in various leadership
positions and feeling committed to the Episcopal Church, I
continue to have an interest in
other ways I can serve within
Ms. Sally Kolos, member of

St. James, Hallettsville
Qualifications: My great-great
uncle, Charles Taylor Rather,
gave his homestead to the
Episcopal Church that is now
the location of the seminary in
Austin, TX. I love my church
and desire to serve.
Local Church Activities: Bishops Committee; Council
delegate several times; Altar Guild Treasurer; Chair for
St. James annual Christmas coffee
Community Activities: Support of the local parochial
school
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee
Nominated by: Self
the diocese.
Local Church Activities: Youth leader at St. Johns;
Vital University Ministry in San Marcos
Community Activities: Volunteer projects with Blue
Santa, New Braunfels Humane Society, and Family
Promise
Diocesan Activities: Camper at Camp Capers; served
on summer staff in 2010 and 2011; currently on the
planning committee for the upcoming Camp Capers
reunion.
Mrs. Heather Marks, member

of St. Peters, Rockport
Cursillo Servant Community;
Daughters of the King. Previous: Bishops Committee (different church); choir vocalist;
lay reader; communications
(website, newsletter)
Community Activities: Rotary Club of Portland
(President-elect); East Cliff Elementary PTO; Junior
League of McAllen/Corpus Christi (sustaining member); Bible Study Fellowship-Corpus Christi
Diocesan Activities: Cursillo Secretariat: appointed
member, communications leader; Good Samaritan Community Services-Rio Grande Valley, past board member
Mr. Roger Graham, member

of St. Andrews, San Antonio
Qualifications: Roger has
strong leadership skills (member of Leadership San Antonio
class 38); and is a lawyer, real
estate investor, financial planner, and portfolio manager.
Local Church Activities: Vestry, Senior Warden; outreach coordinator; stewardship
chair; Council delegate; St. Pauls San Antonio School
Board member and treasurer
Community Activities: Various boards including City
Year, Christian Unity Ministries, Girl Scouts, Serna
Marymount Community Development Corporation,
Hallmark University, Moving-to-Work (San Antonio
Housing Authority).
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee; Reconciliation Commission, Focus Group for General Convention; Alternate to General Convention; Committee
on Bishops Address; Habitat for Humanity
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Mrs. Betsy Stephenson,

Cypress Mill
Qualifications: I am a life-long
Episcopalian committed to the
work of the Church, always
looking for ways to serve, ultimately for the spread of Gods
kingdom.
Local Church Activities: Past Vestry member and Senior Warden; church treasurer; Council delegate; Bible
study; music leader; Daughters of the King
Community Activities: Volunteer at local food pantry
Mrs. Caroline Mowen,

San Antonio
Qualifications: Caroline is collaborative within organizational
settings; not afraid to challenge
the status quo; and is passionate
about caring for our priests in
addition to their families.
Local Church Activities: Chair
of Rectors Sabbatical Committee; Past Senior Warden/
Vestry member; Sunday school teacher; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Council delegate
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity; Under
the Bridge Ministry; Meals on Wheels; Salvation Army
Shoe-In; Angel Tree; Bills Elves; Food Bank
Diocesan Activities: Compensation Committee
member; Secretariat, Bishops Cursillo Movement;
Nominating Committee member and co-chair; Rector
for Cursillo weekend; Representative to Province VII;
Church Corporation; Discussion/Focus Group
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Deputies and Alternates to General Convention

Elect 4 Clergy Deputies and 4 Clergy Alternates;
Elect 4 Lay Deputies and 4 Lay Alternates.
The Rev. David P. Chalk,

Rector, St. Francis by the Lake,
Canyon Lake
Description of duties: As voting representatives of the
Qualifications: While I was not
diocese, attend the 79th General Convention of the
born and raised in the Diocese of
Episcopal Church, to be held July 5-13 in Austin, TX.
West Texas, I got here as fast as I
could. I have a historical knowlClergy
edge of, and intense personal experience with, the Episcopal Church in many dioceses and
The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, through many ministries. I also have international experiSt. Albans, Harlingen
ence with the Episcopal Church. I have now served as a
Qualifications: Scott is a great priest in this diocese for more than 15 years and believe I
leader at a parish and diocesan understand our local concerns and context. I would like
level. He has previous experithe opportunity to put my knowledge and experience to
ence on a national level, as
good use on behalf of the diocese and for our church.
well.
Local Church Activities: I have been rector of two
Local Church Activities: Rector parishes and one school in DWTX since 2000.
Community Activities: Frontera Unida; Chair-Young Community Activities: Food pantry, local assistance
Life Board; Stagen Leadership Academy
programs, homeless shelter, counseling, advocacy, and
pastors Bible study and fellowship
Board; Evangelism Committee; Dean at Camp Capers;
Diocesan Activities: TMI Board of Trustees; ExecuCursillo Spiritual Director; Recovery retreat leader; Depu- tive Board; Trustee of the diocese; World Mission (both
ty to General Convention; Father/Son Retreat leader
on the commission and have personally led or been a
Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector,
participant in many missions to SE Mexico, Honduras,
and India); Chaplain and Dean for many Camp Capers
camps, Good Sam camps, and Mustang Island Family
The Rev. Stephen Carson,
Camps; DWTX Cursillo Movement as spiritual and muRector, St. Francis, Victoria
sic director; Dean of the Western Convocation and presQualifications: Stephen has
ent Dean of the NE Convocation; Examining Chaplains
a desire to serve Christ more
for over 10 years; General Convention Deputy from
fully at the diocesan and naanother diocese, and alternate deputy from DWTX
tional level. His previous busi- Nominated by: The Rev. Rob Harris, Assistant Rector,
ness experience and experiChrist Church, San Antonio
ence working at the parish and
diocesan levels and his sense of
The Rev. Rod Clark, Vicar,
humor give him the skills necessary for this position.
St. Peter and St. Paul, Mission
Local Church Activities: Curate 2010-2012; Rector
Local Church Activities: Vicar
2012-present
Community Activities: Police Chaplain; CommuniCo-founder and Abbot of The
ties of Faith member; Pine Street Community Center
Order of Naucratius, a ministry
Board member
and society of hunters and fishDiocesan Activities: Executive Board; Nominating
ermen; MDiv and specialization
Committee member and chair; Episcopal Schools
in Hispanic Church Studies
Commission; Scholarship Committee; Camp Capers
Diocesan Activities: World Mission Committee;
Chaplain-four years; Camp Capers Dean-two years;
Frontera Unida
Chaplain at Mustang Island Family Camp-three years
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The Rev. Ripp Hardaway,

Rector, St. Johns,
New Braunfels
Qualifications: Ripp is a strong
and wise leader at the parish,
diocesan, and national level.
He has tremendous pastoral
gifts.
Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity; Family
Promise; Community Arts program; Ministerial Alliance; SOS Food Bank
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Chair for
the Commission on Ministries; Discernment Committee; Dean at Camp Capers; Chaplain at Mustang Island
Family Camp; Spiritual Director for Happening and
Cursillo; Father/Son retreat; Nails and Prayers retreat;
Deputy to General Convention
Nominated by: The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson, Rector,
St. Marks, San Marcos
Chaplain for Mustang Island Family Camp; Reconciliation Commission; Communications Committee.
Nominated by: The Rev. Matt Wise, Assistant Rector,
The Rev. Lisa Mason,
Rector, St. Davids Church
and School, San Antonio
Qualifications: Lisa has
knowledge and experience of
both diocesan and national
church life. She served as a
deputy to both General Convention 2012 and 2015, as well
as served on the Stewardship
Committee at General Convention 2015.
Community Activities: Open Table; Snak Pak 4 Kids;
Terrell Hills Park Board; Battle of Flowers Association
Diocesan Activities: Standing Committee; Development Committee; Discernment Committee; Episcopal
Schools Commission; Mustang Island Program Committee Chair; Camps Annual Fund Co-Chair
Nominated by: Mr. John Brooke, Sr. Warden,
The Rev. John Hill, Rector,

St. Margarets, San Antonio
Qualifications: John is the rector of a church that is growing.
Priest; School Board; Brotherhood of St. Andrews
Community Activities: Stahl
Elementary Committee; Madison High School Partner
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board member; Chair
of Evangelism Committee; Chaplain at Camp Capers
Nominated by: Mr. Mike Gibson, Sr. Warden, St. Margarets, San Antonio
The Rev. Dr. Ben Nelson,

Rector, St. Marks, San Marcos
Qualifications: Ben is a great
leader at the parish and diocesan level. He has previous experience on the national level.
Rector
Community Activities: Hands
of Hope Advisory Board;
School Fuel volunteer; San Marcos Watershed Committee; youth soccer coach; CTMC mission trip chaplain; Mental Health & Recovery Advocate - local, state
and national
Diocesan Activities: Recovery Commission Co-Chair;
Chaplain at Camp Capers; Chaplain Mustang Island
Family Camp; Water and Spirit retreat leader; Recovery retreat leader; Discernment Committee; Trustee to
Sewanee; General Convention Alternate
Nominated by: The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Rector,
The Rev. Sean Maloney,

Rector, St. Bartholomews,
Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Sean is a passionate leader in the church.
He has a deep desire to serve
and wrestle with difficult questions. He has a deep belief that
the Holy Spirit is calling the
Church into something new.
Community Activities: Director of the Corpus Christi
Commodores Barbershop Chorus; Clergy Alliance
Diocesan Activities: Dean for Camp Capers and

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The Rev. David G. Read,

Rector, St. Lukes Church and
School, San Antonio
Qualifications: David has
served as a Deputy or Alternate at seven conventions. He
has served on several legislative committees, including
Ministry, Structure, and
Local Church Activities: Primary responsibility for

pastoral care and adult formation; weekly role of
preaching and/or presiding three Eucharist services
Community Activities: Getting acquainted with
McAllen; learning my way around
The Rev. Patrick Soule,
Assistant Chaplain, TMI-The
Episcopal School of Texas
Qualifications: Patrick has
a passion for being involved
in the larger councils of the
Church and is faithful in working towards reconciliation.
Local Church Activities: Preaching; teaching; pastoral care; administration; congregational development;
long-range planning
Diocesan Activities: Vocational Discernment Committee; Executive Board (2013-2016); Camp Capers
Dean/Chaplain-five years; Mustang Island Family
Camp-six years; Cursillo Spiritual Director-three
times; Bishops Focus Group on same gender union
discussions (2014-2015)
Nominated by: Vestry of St. Helenas, Boerne
Dispatch of Business
Diocesan Activities: President, Standing Committee;
Co-Chair Church Planting Task Force; Development
Committee; Diocesan Secretary; TMI Trustee
Nominated by: Vestry of St. Lukes Church, San Antonio
The Rev. Cristopher
Robinson, Rector,
St. Francis, San Antonio
Qualifications: Cristopher has
served in leadership positions
(Council, Vestry, or clergy) in
four different dioceses giving
him a broad perspective on
issues affecting the Episcopal
Church. His experience as a
consulting engineer before
attending seminary gives him valuable experience in
systems thinking and big-picture perspective.
Community Activities: Host for the San Antonio
Refugee Health Clinic; volunteer baseball coach/chaplain at Our Lady of the Lake University
Diocesan Activities: Episcopal Schools Commission;
Ecumenical Commission; Disaster Evacuation Coordinator; Dean and Chaplain for Camp Capers and
Mustang Island Family Camp; Spiritual Director for
Happening, HIS Love, and Vocare
Nominated by: Vestry, St. Francis, San Antonio
The Rev. Jennifer Shadle, Assistant Rector,

St. Johns, McAllen
Qualifications: I am a recently
ordained priest with a keen
interest in the presence and
activities of the larger Church.
Im also experienced in conciliar and parliamentary deliberations and would be an apt participant.
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Lay
The Rev. Matthew Wise,

San Antonio
Qualifications: Matt is a leader
in the church and at diocesan
and national levels. He served
as an alternate to General
Convention in 2012 and has
a passion for the future of the
whole church and the DWTXs
role in it.
Local Church Activities: Associate Rector for Family
Ministries; Parish Life; Outreach
Community Activities: Parent at St. Davids Bright
Beginnings; local band member
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board-DWTX 20092012; Executive Board, Diocese of Texas 2013-2016;
Provincial Coordinator of Campus and Young Adult
Ministry, Province VII, 2013-present; Alternate to
General Convention 2012; previously served on Camps
and Conferences Development Committee; Liturgy
and Music Commission; Teacher at Iona School for
Ministry; Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers; retreat
leader

St. Luke
Mrs. Nancy Bennett, member
Qualifications: Nancy is committed and actively involved in
parish and diocesan activities
and is committed to prayer and
service.
Vestry; Senior Warden; School
Board; Altar Guild; Daughters
of the King; Council delegate many times; lay reader;
chalice bearer
Community Activities: Board memberships include:
Uvalde Board of Realtors (President 2013); Historic
Preservation Board; Downtown Uvalde; Opera House;
Mainstreet Board
The Rev. Chuck Woehler,

Rector, St. Thomas,
San Antonio
Qualifications: Chuck is familiar with diocesan history and
is committed to the diocesan
mission.
Priest; everything else

Community Activities: Habitat for Humanity
Board; Department of Camps and Conferences; Happening; Episcopal Church Corporation; Delegate to
General Convention
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Mrs. Melinda (Missy) Denney,

St. Thomas, San Antonio
Qualifications: Missy is a
lifelong Episcopalian and a
long-standing, extremely active member of St. Thomas,
the diocese and the National
Church. She has a very strong
belief in the ethos of our
diocese and is very passionate
about the life and direction of our Church.
Local Church Activities: Vestry; lay reader; Lay Eucharistic Minister; Council delegate; DOK Chapter
president and trainer; Global Mission Committee;
Outreach Committee; Hospitality Committee; Education for Ministry Mentor; church secretary; Habitat;
Cursillo team; Faith Alive
Community Activities: Bulverde Republican Women;
womens shelter; Magdalena House
Diocesan Activities: Diocesan President of DOK;
Commission for Womens Ministry; ECW Triennial
delegate to General Convention. On the national level:
Province VII President of DOK; National 1st and 2nd
Vice President of DOK and 2015 DOK Triennial Chair
Nominated by: The Rev. Chuck Woehler and the
Vestry of St. Thomas, San Antonio
Local Church Activities: Senior Warden-two times;

Vestry-five times; School Board; lay reader; Council
delegate-nine times; treasurer-10 years; Sunday school
teacher; outreach coordinator
Community Activities: Uvalde Food Pantry, Treasurer; Outreach Coordinator for St. Philips; Uvalde
Humane Society
Diocesan Activities: Assistant Chancellor; General
Convention Deputy; Standing Committee; Executive
Board; Trustees of Church Corp.; TMI Trustee; Development Committee
St. Philips, Uvalde
Dr. Elizabeth Manning,
member of Church of the
Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs
Qualifications: Elizabeth has
been active in the diocese for
17 years.
Vestry; lay reader; Sunday
school teacher; Education for
Ministry; Council delegate;
Open Table member; Capital Campaign committee
Community Activities: UT Forum; HOA architectural
review; Retired Educators Book Club; former public
school board member
Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee-two
years; Discernment Committee; Executive Board; Habitat builder; Mexico mission to Piedras Negras sewing/
construction; Bishops Address Committee
Mr. Carter S. Huber, member

of St. Albans, Harlingen
Qualifications: Carter is a
team builder and is passionate
about people; he has a love of
others and is willing to serve in
any way needed. He is humble
and sensible.
Usher; lay reader; Vestry;
Stewardship Committee; Bible study leader
Diocesan Activities: Delegate to Council; Chair of
Sharing Faith dinners
Nominated by: St. Albans Clergy and Vestry
Mr. Curt Mowen, member of

Qualifications: Curt has
church and business leadership
experience; he is collaborative;
has experience working as part
of a cross-functional team and
experience in leading in difficult situations.
Local Church Activities: Current: Lay reader; Council delegate. Previous: Vestry member; Senior Warden; Discernment Committee; member sabbatical committee; leader
stewardship committee; student Education for Ministry.
Mrs. Kelley Kimble, member

Qualifications: Kelley served
as deputy in 2009 and 2015
and alternate in 2012. As
incoming Chancellor, she
believes its important to stay
current with our larger church.

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Community Activities: Current: Habitat for Humanity;

Morningside Ministries. Previous: United Way; Haven for
Hope; Catholic Charities; HEB Tournament of Champions; home owners association board.
Diocesan Activities: Current: member World Mission
Committee; member Habitat Builders of West Texas Task
Force. Previous: member Executive Board; board member Texas Water Mission; team leader Texas Water Mission; leader volunteer/personnel committee Texas Water
Mission; member Cursillo Secretariat; rector Cursillo.

Co-leader Kenya mission
Mr. Rob Schneider, member
Dripping Springs
Vestry/Bishops Committee;
Senior Warden; lay reader;
chalice bearer; Council delegate, Education for Ministry
Diocesan Activities: Assistant
Chancellor; Chair of Constitutions and Canons (member 20+years); Bishops Address Committee; Trustee for Church Corporation;
Cursillo team leader; Deputy to General Convention
2015
Mrs. Sharon Neukam,

member of St. Stephens,
Wimberley
Qualifications: Sharon understands the Diocese of West
Texas and can represent the
many voices at General
Convention.
Vestry; Treasurer; music ministry; Lay Eucharistic
Ministry Captain; Council delegate
Community Activities: Assisted with school activities
for many years; assist husband with Masonic functions
Diocesan Activities: General Convention alternate
2015; Cursillo; Cursillo Secretariat; Happening Board;
National Episcopal Cursillo Committee-Past President
Nominated by: Mrs. Caroline Mowen, St. Lukes,
San Antonio
Mrs. Nancy Schweers,

member of St. Davids,
San Antonio
Qualifications: Nancy has
a life-long commitment of
service to this diocese and her
parish; and she is dedicated to
21st century Christianity.
Godly Play presenter; Lay
Eucharistic Minister; lector; DOK, DOCC; Cursillo;
Council delegate; assisting parish chaplain
Community Activities: McNay Art Museum docent;
Trinity University Womens Club; Bishop Jones Caregivers Support Group
Diocesan Activities: Womens Commission parish
representative; Triennial alternate; formerly Reconciliation Commission; Lay Ministry Commission; Hope
for the Hungry Committee; Ecumenical Commission;
Womens History Chair
Mr. Gavin Rogers, member of

Qualifications: Gavin served
as Student Body President
at Duke Divinity School and
various committees; loves
legislative processes; serves
on a number of committees in
city government, and he would
serve well in the churchs deliberations.
Local Church Activities: Christ Church Outreach
Committee; leader annual Guatemala mission; Youth
Pastor; Bible study leader
Community Activities: Board member, Downtown
Rotary; Board member (District 1) Housing Trust;
Member of Centro San Antonio; Organizer of Pub
Theology-San Antonio
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Mrs. Vanessa Smith, member

Leader of St. Davids Young
Adult Group; wedding coordinator; leader of St. Davids
Young Adult Bible study
Community Activities: San
Antonio A&M Club; San Antonio pharmaceutical event coordinator
Diocesan Activities: Young Adult Leadership initiative
Ms. Emily Vandewalle,

San Antonio
Qualifications: My ministry
experience and involvement,
coupled with my deep commitment to the work of the diocese makes me a strong match
for each office position. My
experiences as a missionary in
the Philippines; leadership at
Good Samaritan, St. Lukes, Camp Capers, and Happening have each given me unique gifts and qualities
that distinguish and allow me to be an asset to these
offices.
Local Church Activities: Music minister; Youth Group
Facilitator; Council alternate; Young Adult Ministry
leader
Community Activities: Young Adult Coffee & Compline ministry; Pub Theology; Good Samaritan Community Services
Christian Faith in Action Committee member
Nominated by: Rector and Vestry of St. Lukes, San
Antonio
Ms. Libby Templeton,

member of St. Francis by the
Lake, Canyon Lake
Qualifications: Libby has
excellent leadership and communication skills, is an active
listener, and is very involved
in both her parish and at the
diocesan level, and has good
knowledge of structures that govern the church. Shes
grounded in prayer, study and worship. She represents
her peers well and has a continuing willingness and
desire to serve Christ at all levels. Shed welcome the
opportunity and be honored to represent our diocese
at General Convention.
Local Church Activities: Council delegate and alternate; Finance and Budget Committee Chair; Chair of
Lector and Lay Eucharistic Minister teams; Vestry;
Clerk; Vestry nominating committee; Lay Eucharistic
Minister; Lay Eucharistic Visitor; Acolyte; Cursillo
representative; Community of Hope
Community Activities: Connected in Faith - prayer
employee resource group; Dell Powering the Possible
Community volunteer activities
Diocesan Activities: Executive Board; World Mission
Committee member; World Mission Pray-er team
lead; Cursillo Secretariat; Cursillo teams
Nominated by: The Rev. David P. Chalk, Rector St.
Francis by the Lake, Canyon Lake
Mrs. Jennifer S.T. Wickham,

member of All Saints,
Corpus Christi
Qualifications: Jennifer is a
lifelong Episcopalian; a leader
in the church at multiple jurisdictional levels; and she has
a strong commitment to the
unity and strength of the body.
Local Church Activities: 14-year mentor and mentor trainer, Education for Ministry; Council alternate;
volunteer in various parish ministries
Community Activities: Mission for Mercy; CC Metro
Ministries; CC Chorale; Westside Business Association; Rotary Club
Diocesan Activities: First alternate to General Convention; member of the Province VII Multi Cultural
Relations Committee; two-time delegate to provincial
synod; Discernment Committee; contributor to Reflections magazine
Nominated by: Mr. Alan Berecka, Senior Warden,
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The Report of the

Diocesan Nominating Committee

113th Annual Diocesan Council

Revised January 24, 2017.

Nominees for Council 2017

The Rev. Michael A. Koehler,

The Rev. Canon Beverly

The Rev. Chuck Woehler,

The Rev. Jason T. Roberts, Rector,

Mr. John Boyce, member of

Uvalde County Bar Association

Mrs. Melinda (Missy) Denney,

Ms. Gayle Gottlich, member

Mr. Charles William

Continued on next page.

Ms. Kristi Greene, member

Mrs. Liz Miller, member of

Mr. David W. Manning,

Mr. Dwight Oglesby, member

Ms. Emily Vandewalle,

Ms. Dorcas Elizabeth

Description of duties: The Standing Committee meets

The Rev. Sean Maloney,

Habitat for Humanity

The Rev. Matthew Wise,

The Rev. Paul Frey, Rector,

Continued on next page.

Diocesan Activities: Executive Board, Diocese of West

Ms. Gayle Gottlich, member

Ms. Kristi Greene, member

Mrs. Patricia Brooke, member

Continued on next page.

Mr. Curt Mowen, member of

Mrs. Jill Vassar, member of

Mr. Rob Schneider, member

Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corporation

partment and Department of Parks and Recreation;

The Rev. Bonnie Reeves,

Habitat for Humanity

Continued on next page.

Mr. Travis Kimble, member of

Mr. Herbert W. Hill, Jr.,

Mr. Charles John, member of

Trustees of TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas

Dr. Holly Baker Hill, member

Ms. Abby Cole, member of

Mr. Chris Mitchell, member

Mr. Roger Graham, member

Continued on next page.

Mr. Gavin Rogers, member of

The Rev. Cristopher

Trustee - University of the South

Local Church Activities: Church greeter; lector; youth

Description of duties: The Trustees of the University

Mr. Corey Mowen, member of

Dr. Cullen Ashley McAllen,

Continued on next page.

The Rev. Canon Beverly

The Rev. Jay George, Vicar,

Deputies and Alternates to Province VII Synod

nity to put my knowledge and experience to good use

Description of duties: As voting representatives of the

The Rev. Rod Clark, Vicar,

The Rev. David P. Chalk,