Nominees for Council 2012 Executive Board

Two clergy and four lay persons are to be elected for three-year terms. One additional cleric to fill a oneyear unexpired term is also to be elected. Description of duties: The Executive Board is required to meet two times a year, but usually meets more often. The board functions in a way similar to a parish vestry, including preparing the diocesan budget and submitting it to Council for approval. The Executive Board appoints several departments and committees, including the Finance Department and the Nominating Committee. The Executive Board approves the designations regarding the World Mission funding opportunities (line 1b). Members of the Executive Board serve as liaisons to the various departments and commissions of the diocese. A knowledge of (and experience in) ministries representing the breadth of the diocese is an asset to persons who serve on the Executive Board. At the same time, a willingness to engage in diocesan ministry and learn of the breadth of the diocese is the most basic requirement for service on the Executive Board. CLERGY The Rev. Chris Caddell, Associate Rector, St. Albans, Harlingen Qualifications Having been a project manager in the construction business prior to ordination, Father Chris brings leadership, organization, and team building to any organization in which he is involved. He leads by example, he builds consensus, and he is a steady and faithful priest. Local Church Activities In addition to his dayto-day roles as the Associate Rector of St. Albans, Chris is the chair of the communitys Mission Commission, he serves as the chaplain to St. Albans Day School, and sits on the leadership board for the Neighborhood Food Pantry. Diocesan Activities Alternate to Provincial Synod, 2011. Length of time in Diocese 12 years Nominated by The Rev. Scott Brown The Rev. Christopher Cole, Rector, Church of the Resurrection, San Antonio Qualifications Ordained 13 years, familiar with the wider church (served as priest for ten years in Diocese of Oregon and as a lay person in the Diocese of Chicago), has a strong missional/evangelism focus, is a good leader and administrator. Local Church Activities Provides pastoral, administrative, liturgical, and formational services and oversight. Diocesan Activities Diocesan serving on the board of Good Samaritan Community Services; Community serves on the Walzem Road YMCA advisory board; in Diocese of Oregon Commission on Ministry, Diocesan Council (equivalent to DWTX Executive Board), camps and conferences, church growth and planting commission. Length of time in Diocese 3 years Nominated by Vestry The Rev. Philip Cunningham, Vicar, St. Margarets, San Antonio Qualifications Philip is extremely well educated having attended Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA (1988-1992) and Albert-LudwigsUniversitat, Freiburg, Germany (1990-1991), graduating with a B.A. in English and German. In 1996, he graduated from Vanderbilt University with a MBA. In 2008, he graduated cum laude from Nashotah House with a MDiv. One of his real gifts is the ability to understand complicated issues and then explain them to others in an understandable manner. Philip also has ten years experience in corporate finance; prior to entering seminary, he worked at Alcoa (1996-1999), Foster Farms (1999-2002), and Childrens Hospital Central California (2002-2005). Local Church Activities Since coming to St. Margarets, Philip has implemented a neighborhood community garden; a working relationship with Stahl Elementary to help families in need; Cleanup with the Vicar, a group that meets once a week and tackles projects that need doing; a Fall Festival in conjunction with the Pumpkin Patch for the neighborhood; a Wednesday morning Eucharist and book study; and
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is writing and teaching a Sunday morning class on 50 Things a Christian Ought to Know. As a younger priest, he has brought new energy and new ideas to the church while maintaining a sense of stability and connection with the traditional Episcopal Church. Diocesan Activities Served on Cursillo teams, is currently Dean of the Central Convocation, and served on the Committee for Courtesy Resolutions at the 2011 Council. Length of time in Diocese 2 years in McAllen and 1 years at St. Margarets Nominated by Bishops Committee The Rev. Clayton Elder, Rector, St. Philips, Beeville Qualifications Fr. Clayton, a native of Victoria, was raised both spiritually and educationally at Trinity Episcopal Church and School, his familys parish home, and the place where he first felt the call into ordained ministry. A graduate of Cuero High School, Fr. Clayton attained a B.A. in English from Southern Methodist University, a M.A. in International Business from Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland, and a MDiv from Perkins School of Theology at SMU. In the midst of all this, Clayton spent five years in education as a teacher/coach in middle school, and another five in business as an entrepreneur and in business management. Clayton was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Dallas, and spent two years at St. Lukes, Dallas, as a Curate and Priest in Charge of launching and leading The Crossing, St. Lukes contemporary service. In August of 2010, Fr. Clayton returned home to the Diocese of West Texas as the Rector of St. Philips Church and School in Beeville. Local Church Activities Rector and everything in between. Diocesan Activities Dean of Eastern Convocation, Nominating Committee for Diocesan Council 2012, Clergy representative on Cursillo secretariat beginning 2012. Length of time in Diocese As a member of Trinity Church, Victoria 30 years; as a Priest and Rector of St. Philips 18 months. Nominated by Clergy

The Rev. Philip May, Associate Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Qualifications I am able to bring breadth and depth of experience to Executive Board. I was ordained in 1990, and have served as an assistant in a large suburban parish, searching for ways to engage prosperous but overscheduled families; as rector of a small parish, searching for creative ways to do ministry in cooperation with their neighbors, rather than in competition. I have served as rector of an established urban parish, trying new ways of engaging their changing neighborhood, while honoring their faithful past. Currently I am Associate Rector at Church of the Good Shepherd in Corpus Christi. These varied situations present the same challenges: how do we do more and more effective ministry with fewer resources? How do we creatively respond to our changing environments, while preserving our distinct, beautiful, and faithful Episcopal identity? These are the challenges of our diocese as well. I have lived in Texas for 12 years, and spent eight years assisting at St. Lukes on the Lake in Austin, so I have some insight into our church culture and our approach to ministry. I have also served and worshipped in other parts of our worldwide communion, and I can also bring a fresh perspective, when appropriate and helpful. It would be a great privilege to serve on Executive Board. Local Church Activities Associate Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Length of time in Diocese 14 months Nominated by Nominating Committee The Rev. Patrick Soule, Vicar, St. Andrews, Corpus Christi Qualifications Desire to be involved in the leadership and council of the Diocese. Local Church Activities Vicar; et al. Diocesan Activities Spiritual Director for Cursillo; Dean/Chaplain for Camp Capers; Dean for Mustang Island Family Camp; Council in the Diocese of Tennessee Length of time in Diocese 2 years Nominated by Nominating Committee Continued on next page.

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The Rev. Lera Tyler, Associate Rector, St. Thomas, San Antonio Local Church Activities Before ordination: Bishops Committee; church school board, numerous lay ministries; numerous advisory committees in public schools and community colleges. Diocesan Activities Chaplain for the Commission for Womens Ministries; Continuing Education Committee; contributor to Reflections magazine Length of time in Diocese 18 years in diocese; 3 years at St. Thomas, San Antonio Nominated by Nominating Committee LAY Nancy Barton, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications Deep commitment to the church; dedicated and hard worker; sensitive to people and their needs. Local Church Activities Daughters of the King member, past president; past president Friends of St. Philips Day School (4 years); Sunday school teacher; member St. Philips Vestry Diocesan Activities Happening Board and Happening Board President (3 years) Length of time in Diocese 20+ years Nominated by The Rev. Mike Marsh Mikel Brightman, member of St. Davids, San Antonio Qualifications Currently Sr. Warden at St. Davids. She is an experienced leader with extensive management experience. Local Church Activities LEM; Council delegate; adult formation teacher; youth confirmation leader;

Dawn Goldammer, member St. Matthews, Edinburg Qualifications Dawn is active, competent, interested, committed, eager and willing to work; eager, interested and willing to serve. Local Church Activities Vestry, treasurer, chair of many local committees, accountant for church school, former church school board member and president, Council delegate. Length of time in Diocese 6 years Nominated by Vestry Gayle Gottlich, member of All Saints, Corpus Christi Qualifications Strategic thinker with strengths in ideation, relationship building and organizational development. Enjoy using my skills for the work of the church. Local Church Activities past Vestry member, search committee, discernment committee (current), youth coordinator, youth mentor, Lifestreams choir Diocesan Activities Christian Education Committee Length of time in Diocese lifetime Nominated by Gary Chatham Beverly Heyen, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications Beverly represents a deep faith with a vision for the future. She is creative, optimistic, and faithful. Local Church Activities Senior Warden, Vestry, Youth Program Coordinator, Sunday school teacher, Altar Guild, school board, Council delegate, DOK President, Cursillo team member. Length of time in Diocese 4 years Nominated by The Rev. Mike Marsh Continued on next page.

acolyte leader Diocesan Activities Council delegate Length of time in Diocese 5 years Nominated by The Rev. Lisa Mason

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Doug Holmes, member of St. Pauls, Brady Qualifications Outstanding leadership skills, outstanding financial management skills, active in world mission, knowledge and participation in diocesan ministries. Local Church Activities Senior Warden, worship leader, lector, former Finance Committee chairman, parish world mission chair. Diocesan Activities Very active in diocesan world missions; has participated in many Honduras Water Ministry missions. Length of time in Diocese 4 years Nominated by The Rev. John Fritts Susan Johnson, member at St. Albans, Harlingen Qualifications Susan is a committed Episcopalian who is well informed about church issues at the local, diocesan, and national levels. She is always ready to serve when called upon, and is a valuable asset to the church. Local Church Activities Lay Eucharistic Minister, lay reader and chalice bearer, DOK, Altar Guild Diocesan Activities DWTX Historiographer and Chair of the Historical Commission, DWTX Commission for Womens Ministries, DWTX Executive Board (2 terms), National Board of the Episcopal Womens History Project and immediate past president, Convener of the Council of Episcopal Womens Organizations, past member of the National Board of Episcopal Church Women, Alternate for General Convention. Length of time in Diocese 50 years Nominated by The Rev. Scott Brown and Vestry Keith M. Orme, member of Christ Church, San Antonio Qualifications Deep commitment to the Lord, wide understanding of the church, maturity of judgment, proven executive ability (outstanding). Local Church Activities Senior Warden (2 years), member of Vestry (7 years), Sunday school teacher, mission trip to Uganda, parish conference facilitator Diocesan Activities Council delegate, Council speaker Length of time in Diocese 26 years Nominated by The Rt. Rev. Bill Frey
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