Nominees for Council 2014

Executive Board
Elect 2 Clergy and 4 Lay for a 3-year term; Also elect 1 additional Cleric to fill a 1-year unexpired term. The Rev. Stephen Carson Rector, St. Francis, Victoria Qualifications: Stephen is a good leader who works well Description of duties: The Executive Board is required with others. He thinks imagito meet two times a year, but usually meets more often. natively and creatively, apThe board functions in a way similar to a parish vestry, proaching problems from all including preparing the diocesan budget and submitangles. He has a strong belief ting it to Council for approval. The Executive Board in working toward consensus appoints several departments and committees, inand is guided by his faith and love for our Lord Jesus cluding the Finance Department and the Nominating Christ. Committee. The Executive Board approves the desigLocal Church Activities: Curate at St. Lukes, San nations regarding the World Mission funding opportu- Antonio for 2.5 years; Rector of St. Francis, Victoria for nities (line 1b). Members of the Executive Board serve 1.5 years as liaisons to the various departments and commisDiocesan Activities: serves on the Scholarship Comsions of the diocese. A knowledge of (and experience mittee, Episcopal Schools Commission, and Nominatin) ministries representing the breadth of the diocese is ing Committee an asset to persons who serve on the Executive Board. Length of time in Diocese: 13 years At the same time, a willingness to engage in diocesan Nominated by: Rawley McCoy ministry and learn of the breadth of the diocese is the most basic requirement for service on the Executive The Rev. Carol Morehead Board. Asst. Rector, St. Marks, San Antonio CLERGY Qualifications: Carols strong desire to serve God and the The Rev. David Archibald diocese, along with her years of Rector, St. Andrews, leadership experience in both San Antonio civic and church groups, allow Qualifications: David has her to bring an open spirit seasignificant experience on the soned with a real world sense diocesan and parish levels. of the tasks at hand. She has a warm way of interacting David graduated from Virginia with others as well as a discerning heart and quiet conTheological Seminary and has fidence. Carol plays well with others and tends to seek been a priest 22 years. He has served multiple times in joy and laughter in the midst of hard work. various clergy summer camp positions at Camp CaLocal Church Activities: Asst. rector; lay ministry copers. In other dioceses he also served at the diocesan ordinator, Bishops Committee and Vestry; board chair level on the Stewardship Committee and the Commis- of parish preschool; evangelism, liturgy, adult formation, sion on Ministry. stewardship, welcoming committees; lector; Eucharist Local Church Activities: Rector Minister/Visitor; Godly Play Mentor; Vacation Bible Diocesan Activities: Stewardship Committee, ComSchool and adult formation teacher; speaker at retreats mission on Ministry, Clergy for summer camp at Diocesan Activities: Council delegate/alternate, Core Camp Capers Values Conference delegate; Clergy Colleague Group Length of time in Diocese: 14 years Length of time in Diocese: 7 years Nominated by: Roger Graham Nominated by: The Rev. Ned Bowersox, St. Marks Vestry 2 Continued on next page.

The Rev. Beverly Patterson Rector, St. Andrews by the Sea, Port Isabel Qualifications: Beverly has a BS degree in human behavior and business from Amberton University and a MDiv from Sewanee. She has 20 years business experience in customer financial services, including training and supervision for three Fortune 500 companies. Beverly has managed portfolios of up to $13 million and has taught negotiation, time management, and computer skills. She has her Texas teaching certificate in grades 4-8 generalist and K-12 Special Education. Beverly was ordained in April 2011 and has served as Rector of St. Andrews by the Sea since August 2011. Local Church Activities: Rector Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee Length of time in Diocese: 2.5 years Nominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason The Rev. Patrick Soule Rector, St. Helenas, Boerne Qualifications: Patrick has a passion for being involved in the council of the church and a passion for staying engaged in discussions and working toward reconciliation. Local Church Activities: Rector, pastoral care, longrange planning, vision development Diocesan Activities: Discernment Committee, Committee on the Bishops Address (3 years), dean at Camp Capers (3 years), chaplain at Mustang Island Family Camp (3 years), Cursillo Spiritual Director (2 times) Length of time in Diocese: 4 years Nominated by: Dr. Chuck Baldwin The Rev. Nancy Springer Asst. Rector, St. Johns, McAllen Qualifications: Nancy has taken her experience as a technical writer/curriculum developer/corporate trainer prior to ordination, along with her extensive church volunteer and committee experience, and seeks to utilize this experience on behalf of the Church.

Local Church Activities: Assistant Rector, with all the duties, responsibilities, joys, and activities that entails. Prior to ordination, she served on Vestry, various church committees, and as a delegate to Council. Diocesan Activities: Ordained since June 2012. Both prior to and since ordination, Nancy has served as teacher, chaplain and dean at Camp Capers. Length of time in Diocese: 12 years Nominated by: Nominating Committee The Rev. Robert Woody Rector, Church of Reconciliation, San Antonio Qualifications: Robert has a sense of call and focus on helping mid-wife the church of the future for younger generations, including our kids and grandkids. The diocese needs to focus attention on this reality. Robert wants to help lead in that process. Local Church Activities: During his 11-year tenure at Reconciliation, Robert has led the congregation to be more missionally minded and more connected and focused on the neighbors around the church and their needs. For example, Reconciliation hosts a summer school program in collaboration with the local public elementary school, collaborates with the adjoining apartment complex to host a community garden, and hosts a workshop for developmentally disabled adults on its campus. Diocesan Activities: Robert has served on the Examining Chaplains Committee, the Bishops Sabbatical Team, and the Colorado Adventure Task Force. He helped form and has served as co-chair of the Reconciliation Commission for the past five years. He also formed and co-led a support group for clergy in the San Antonio area seeking to transform their congregations to be more missional. Length of time in Diocese: 11 years Nominated by: Rod Benton, Jr. Warden, and Sue Halbert, Sr. Warden, at Reconciliation, San Antonio Continued on next page.

LAY Jack Davis, member of St. Albans, Harlingen Qualifications: Jack is committed to listening, learning, and leading and has demonstrated this in his work on the St. Albans Vestry. His work with the local discernment committee has been a true testament to his leadership potential, as he has led two parishioners through a deep and intentional process of prayer and reflection. His role on the Endowment Board has served our community well, and that experience will be necessary for the Diocesan Executive Board. Local Church Activities: Vestry, Senior Warden 2014, lay reader, president of Endowment Board, chair of local Discernment Committee Diocesan Activities: Delegate and Alternate to Diocesan Council Length of time in Diocese: 39 years Nominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown, rector, and the St. Albans Vestry Rodney A. Davis, member of St. Lukes, Cypress Mill Qualifications: Rodneys knowledge and understanding of finances from a laymans point of view will be invaluable to diocesan responsibilities and commitments. Local Church Activities: Vestry member, lay reader, Council delegate, Finance Committee, Vacation Bible School, GED and after-school tutoring, Piedras Negras ministry, acolyte Diocesan Activities: Council delegate Length of time in Diocese: 2 years Nominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye and the St. Lukes Vestry

William (Bill) R. Ercoline, member of St. Matthews, Universal City Qualifications: Bills performance as Senior Warden appears to best fit the listed description of duties for the Executive Board. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry; church school teacher (adult classes), Every Member Canvass co-chair Diocesan Activities: Past delegate to Council Length of time in Diocese: 32 years Nominated by: The Rev. Tim Vellom and the St. Matthews 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 Continued on next page.

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 Beverly Heyen, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Beverly is compassionate and wise and dedicated to leadership with a strong love of the Church. Local Church Activities: Vestry 2009-2011, Senior Warden 2011, Altar Guild 2010-2013, School Board 2013-2015, youth program coordinator 2009-2012, Philips Clothes Closet coordinator 2013, Daughters of the King vicepresident and president Diocesan Activities: Council delegate 2009 and 2011, Cursillo teams 2011 and 2013 Length of time in Diocese: 7 years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh Michele Koch, member of St. Francis, San Antonio Qualifications: Michele has broad knowledge of the work of the Church across the diocese, good communication and organizational skills, and a passion for mission. Local Church Activities: Vestry, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, finance committee, volunteer youth leader, welcoming ministry task force Diocesan Activities: Council delegate (8 times), Abide in Me conferences, Environmental Stewardship Committee Length of time in Diocese: 34 years Nominated by: The Rev. Cristopher Robinson

Tom Lee, member of St. Christophers, Bandera Qualifications: Tom possesses a knowledge of Church law and administration and is familiar with diocesan organization and history. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Council delegate, lay reader Diocesan Activities: Mustang Island Development Committee Length of time in Diocese: lifelong Nominated by: The Rev. Allan Conkling Todd Mackenzie, member of St. Stephens, Wimberley Qualifications: Todd is a lifelong Episcopalian, dedicated to the mission of the Church. He is a recognized leader in advocating for elder care. Local Church Activities: Former Vestry member, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister team leader, stewardship commission Diocesan Activities: Council delegate Length of time in Diocese: 16 years Nominated by: Vestry of St. Stephens; Richard Jordan, Sr. Warden Elizabeth Manning, member of St. Lukes, Cypress Mill Qualifications: Elizabeth has broad background of Church activities and leadership roles. Local Church Activities: Lay reader, Council delegate (4 years) Senior Warden (3 years), Mexico (Piedras Negras) mission work, Vacation Bible School, capital campaign chair, Habitat for Humanity, Daughters of the King Diocesan Activities: 2013 Nominating Committee, Habitat Builders for West Texas, Focus Group for General Convention Length of time in Diocese: 14 years Nominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye and the St. Lukes Vestry Continued on next page. 5

Andrew Nelson, member of St. Andrews, Seguin Qualifications: Andrew is a respected community leader, with years of professional and executive experience in administration, finance, and resource management at Texas Lutheran University. In addition, Andrew is committed to the work of the Episcopal Church, having served in numerous capacities at St. Andrews, as well as involvement as a lay leader in a church start (St. Philips) in Frisco, TX. Local Church Activities: Vestry (2009-2011), Junior Warden (2009-2011), stewardship chair (2011), small group leader Length of time in Diocese: 40 years Nominated by: The Rev. Kevin Dellaria 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

Dan Williams-Capone, member of St. Francis, Victoria Qualifications: Dan has demonstrated experience in bringing people to consensus. He has a strong commitment to his faith and to the mission of the Church. He seeks to give voice to smaller, non-metropolitan parish perspective. Local Church Activities: Vestry member (20092013), Senior Warden (2010-2013), finance committee (2010-present), lay reader (2007-present), Lay Eucharist Minister (2007-present), Council delegate (2010, 2011, 2012), Pine Street Initiative steering committee (inception-present), Education for Ministry (20082012) Length of time in Diocese: 7 years Nominated by: Rawley McCoy, Sr. Warden