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Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corporation

Elect 1 Cleric and 1 Lay for a 3-year term. Description of duties: The Episcopal Church Corporation in West Texas holds title to the permanent funds and other property belonging to the diocese. It has authority to receive bequests and donations, and to sell or mortgage property to which it holds title. As such, Trustees should have an understanding of/interest in financial, real estate, and property matters. The Trustees work with the Bishop on designating certain restricted funds as they are needed in ministry. There is usually monthly contact needed with the Trustees, and a substantial amount of the Trustees business historically was done via telephone and mail, then confirmed at their quarterly meetings. Today, most business is done electronically, via email. CLERGY The Rev. John Badders, Asst. Rector, St. Lukes, San Antonio Qualifications: John has served in this position once before, and he is very involved in the life of the diocese. Local Church Activities: Asst. Rector Diocesan Activities: Executive Board-1 term, Standing Committee-2 terms, Church Corporation-1 term, Chair of Habitat Builders for West Texas, Examining Chaplains Committee, diocesan Finance Committee Length of time in Diocese: 50 years Nominated by: The Rev. David Read and the St. Lukes Vestry The Rev. Don Lee, Retired Clergy Qualifications: Don possesses knowledge of diocesan assets and business asset management. He has served as Trustee before. Don is the owner and president of a large business. Local Church Activities: Vestry, Senior Warden, Rector, Vicar Diocesan Activities: Archdeacon of the Diocese of West Texas, Council delegate, General Convention deputy (3 terms), Church Corporation Trustee (2 terms), Executive Board, Insurance Committee, Finance Committee, many other diocesan and congregational board and committees Length of time in Diocese: Lifetime Nominated by: The Rev. Allan Conkling The Rev. Philip May, Asst. Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Qualifications: I will be useful to this board simply by virtue of the fact that I am not an expert in finance or church property. I will ask for decisions to be clarified in straightforward, intuitive terms. If it makes sense to me, it will make sense to anyone. Local Church Activities: Assistant Rector Diocesan Activities: Examining Chaplains Committee, Nominating Committee Length of time in Diocese: 3 years Nominated by: The Rev. Milton Black LAY Win DuBose, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Win is very experienced and competent in real estate transactions, general business, and finances. Local Church Activities: Vestry and currently serving as Jr. Warden, acolyte, has served previously on the church Vestry and on the School Board, volunteer for the Uvalde Food Pantry, search committee member Diocesan Activities: Council delegate Length of time in Diocese: 52 years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh Continued on next page.

Bryan Duffy, member of St. Albans, Harlingen Qualifications: Bryans 25 years of experience in real estate and his heart for the Church makes him an ideal candidate for this role. He holds a MAI designation and a CCIM designation, as well as a masters degree from Texas A&M University in land economics and real estate. He is a past president of the South Texas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and past board chair for the Valley International Airport. He currently serves as an elected Commissioner of the Harlingen Port Authority. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, chair of Building Committee, lay reader Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Bishops Happening Movement, Cursillo Length of time in Diocese: 22 years Nominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown and the St. Albans Vestry Roger Graham, member of St. Andrews, San Antonio Qualifications: Roger possesses leadership skills, as he serves as a member of Leadership San Antonio, Class 38, and on several non-profit boards. Roger is a lawyer, portfolio manager, financial planner, and a real estate investor. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry; outreach coordinator; stewardship chair; Council delegate; Habitat for Humanity; St. Pauls, San Antonio, School Board member and treasurer Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee, Reconciliation Commission, Focus Group for General Convention, Committee on Bishops Address, Habitat for Humanity Length of time in Diocese: 10 years Nominated by: Nominating Committee Rodney Hart, member of St. Marks, Corpus Christi Qualifications: Rodney is an astute businessman, a devoted Christian, and a dedicated servant. He loves the Church and brings valuable experience in business, banking, consulting,

and board membership. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, stewardship chair, Lay Eucharistic Minister, church school instructor, search committee member Diocesan Activities: Council delegate Length of time in Diocese: 21 years Nominated by: The Rev. John Hardie and the St. Marks Vestry David W. Manning, member of St. Lukes, Cypress Mill Qualifications: David holds a MBA. He has served as church treasurer at St. Lukes and St. Davids, Austin, and has also held various financial and leadership roles. Local Church Activities: Bishops Committee, Bishops Warden, Vestry, Jr. Warden, Council delegate (2 times) church treasurer, Piedras Negras, Mexico construction mission (5 times) Length of time in Diocese: 14 years Nominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye and the St. Lukes Vestry Rawley McCoy, member of St. Francis, Victoria Qualifications: Rawley has 36+ years experience practicing architecture, managing multi-million dollar projects, and understanding the financial and legal issues associated with such work. Local Church Activities: Vestry, Junior Warden numerous times, Senior Warden twice, lector, Lay Eucharistic Minister, church choir member and soloist, church finance committee, seven years on board of Trinity Episcopal School (two years as president of board), served as stewardship campaign chairman several times and chaired parish profile committee during last search process. Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee, longtime member of Diocesan Commission on Church Buildings Length of time in Diocese: 14 years Nominated by: St. Francis Vestry 8 Continued on next page.

Ron Tribo, member of St. Helenas, Boerne Qualifications: Ron has extensive experience in diocesan financial matters as member of the Executive Board, Finance Committee, and other committees as listed below. Local Church Activities: Vestry (2 terms), lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Community of Hope, treasurer (12 years) Alpha, Disciple, Vision 2000, Search Committee (3 times) Diocesan Activities: Council delegate (10 times), Standing Committee, Executive Board (2 terms), Finance Committee, Core Values Team Leader, Clergy/ Lay Compensation Chair, Insurance Committee Length of time in Diocese: 24 years Nominated by: The Rev. Patrick Soule

Mark E. Williams, member of St. Andrews Seguin Qualifications: Mark has been a bank board member for 25 years and serves as treasurer of St. Andrews, Seguin. He was the CEO of a manufacturing company (prior to retirement) and is a real estate investor. Local Church Activities: Choir member; past Vestry member and Senior Warden in both this parish and one in Monterrey, Mexico; chair of search committee, lay reader, treasurer, Junior Warden in parish in Mexico Diocesan Activities: Delegate to Diocesan Council in both Mexico and the Diocese of West Texas Length of time in Diocese: 12 years Nominated by: The Rev. Kevin Dellaria

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