Executive Board

Two clergy and four laypersons are to be elected for three-year terms. Retiring incumbents, Mr. Ted Burkhart, Mr. Herb Hill Jr., Mrs. Betty Mosty, Mr. Ron Tribo and the Revs. Bob DeWolfe and Ram Lopez are ineligible.

Description of duties: Article IV, Canon 4. 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.

Current Board Members	Church	Term ends
The Rev. Mike Marsh	St. Philip's, Uvalde	2010
The Rev. Rick Dunham	St. Christopher's, Bandera	2010
Mrs. Patty Brooke	St. David's, SA	2010
Mrs. Cathy Chatham	All Saint's, CC	2010
Mrs. J.B. Townsend	St. Peter & St. Paul, Mission	2010
Mr. Mike Horridge	St. Thomas', SA	2010
The Rev. James Murguia	St. David, SA	2009
The Rev. Bur Dobbins	St. Peter & St. Paul, Mission	2009
Mrs. Jill Vassar	St. Mark's SA	2009
Mr. Bill Pettus	Good Shepherd, SA	2009
Mr. Gil Merkle	St. Andrew's, Seguin	2009
Ms. Pam McDowell	All Saint's, CC	2009
●Mr. Ted Burkhart	St. Luke's, SA	2008
●The Rev. Dr. Bob DeWolfe	St. Margaret's, SA	2008
●Mr. Herb Hill, Jr.	Christ Church, SA	2008
●The Rev. Ram Lopez	St. George, SA	2008
●Mrs. Betty Mosty	St. Peter's, Kerrville	2008
●Mr. Ron Tribo	St. Helena's, Boerne	2008

●Incumbent ineligible for re-election.

Nominations

Clergy Order - elect 2 for 3 year terms
	The Rev. Adrian Amaya, Rector, St. Philip's, Beeville Gifts and Talents - Good preacher and public speaker; can teach difficult concepts to varied audiences; connected to both the traditions of the Church and pop culture; writes very well across disciplines; loves to work with children and young adults; very computer savvy; quite the cook. Local Church Activities - Rector and Ex-Officio member of the St. Philip's School Board Diocesan Activities - Bishop's Happening Movement, Discernment committee since 2006, Representative to Province VII (2005), Environmental Stewardship Committee, Christian Faith in Action Committee (Prison Ministry), Spiritual Director and Assistant Spiritual Director of Cursillo weekends, Spiritual Director of Kairos weekends held at two Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facilities, Spiritual Director and Assistant Spiritual Director of Diocesan Happening events, Dean and Chaplain of Camp Capers summer camps Length of time in the Diocese - 13+ years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	The Rev. David P. Chalk, Rector, St. James Church and School, Del Rio Gifts and Talents - Global perspective, orthodox faith, national experience Local Church Activities - Rector of 125 year old parish and Rector of 55 year old school Diocesan Activities - Evangelism, World Mission, Dean, Cursillo Spiritual Director, Examining Chaplains, Diocesan Missionary, Camp Capers dean and chaplain Length of time in the Diocese - 8 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	The Rev. Paul Frey, Rector, Christ Church, Laredo Gifts and Talents - I have a passion for mission and evangelism and a desire to reach people who are the majority population in our part of the world. I believe that the next stage of our growth as a Diocese depends upon reaching that group. Local Church Activities - As the parish pastor, involved in many parish activities. As part of my involvement in the Laredo community, I am active with the South Texas Food Bank, our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, the ministerial association and the Daybreak Rotary Club. Diocesan Activities - Dean at Camp Capers for many years, Executive Board, the Evangelism Committee, Trustee of TMI -- The Episcopal School of Texas, former Dean of the Western Convocation Length of time in the Diocese - 10 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	The Rev. Michael Hoffman, Vicar, St. Peter & St. Paul, Mission Gifts and Talents - Leadership and a dedication to the Diocese of West Texas Local Church Activities - Vicar Diocesan Activities - Nominating Committee and Happening Board Length of time in the Diocese - 12 years Nominated by - The Rev. Ram Lopez
	The Rev. Canon John Padgett, Rector, Eastern Convocation Partners in Ministry Gifts and Talents - Leadership, discernment experience, 26 years in the Diocese Local Church Activities - Rector/Vicar of eight small churches, active in Cursillo, Diocesan Council, Order of St. Luke Healing Ministry - Chaplain Diocesan Activities - Cursillo Diocesan Spiritual Director, National Episcopal Cursillo Committee (1999-2001), Diocesan Evangelism Committee Length of time in Diocese - 26 years Nominated by -- Nominating Committee
	The Rev. Cristopher Robinson, Asst. Rector, St. Thomas, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - A talent for big-picture or prophetic thinking, gifts of administration and organization and a history of successful management (was a consulting engineer before seminary) Local Church Activities - Assistant Rector Diocesan Activities - Dean and Chaplain at Camp Capers Nominated by - Parishioner - Nancy Springer-Jakubovic
	The Rev. Les Spear, Vicar, St. Luke's, Cypress Mill Local Church Activities - Vicar Diocesan Activities -- Board of Directors for Native American and Indigenous People (Diocese of Dallas), clergy for Province VI (Diocese of South Dakota) Length of time in the Diocese - 4 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
Lay Order - elect 4 for 3 year terms
	Susan Alwais, member of St. George, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Leadership, organization, discernment Local Church Activities - Council Delegate, choir, former Vestry, Daughters of the King Vice President Length of time in the Diocese - 43 years Nominated by - The Rev. Ram Lopez
	Kelley Bartell, member of St. Philip's, Uvalde Gifts and Talents - Leadership, organization, willingness to serve Local Church Activities - Senior Warden, Vestry, School Board, Lay Reader, Council delegate, Cursillo team member Diocesan Activities - Nominating Committee, Trustee of Church Corporation Length of time in the Diocese - 15 years Nominated by - Rector, St. Philip's, Uvalde - The Rev. Michael Marsh
	Robert Browning, member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Lifelong commitment to the Lord and his Church, well known community leader, excellent discernment skills, faithful and engaged family man. Local Church Activities - Senior Warden, Head of Search Committee, Treasurer, Capital Campaign leadership, Diocesan leadership, Council Delegate, Deputy to General Convention 3 times. Diocesan Activities - Various diocesan committees, council delegate, General Convention deputy 3 times Length of time in the Diocese - 67 years Nominated by - Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd - The Rev. Ned Bowersox
Unavailable	Gary Chambers, member of St. Mark's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Leadership and communication skills, ability to hear all sides of an issue, belief in education and instruction for all ages, ability to provide structure and process to issues needing resolution Local Church Activities - Senior Warden, Vestry, Council Delegate, Parish Stewardship Campaign Chair, Usher, Breakfast Crew leader, Vestry Discernment Committee, Preschool Concept Committee chair Length of time in the Diocese - 16 years Nominated by - Vestry - St. Mark's, San Antonio
	Jim Hawthorne, member of All Saints', Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Spiritual depth and knowledge of the tradition, servant leader, servant heart, many years of vestry experience in two churches, administration, follow through. Local Church Activities - Vestry/Bishop's Committee, Lay Reader, Eucharistic Minister, EFM Mentor, Church School adult classes, Council Delegate, Trustee of Cliff Maus Village Trust. Diocesan Activities - Council Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Diocesan workshops Length of time in the Diocese - 35 years Nominated by - Parish Discernment Commission
	Brian Humphreys, member of St. Alban's, Harlingen Gifts and Talents - Integrity, humility, honesty and faithful Local Church Activities - Vestry, Treasurer, School Board, Usher, Council Delegate Length of time in the Diocese - long time Nominated by - Rector of St. Alban's, The Rev. Scott Brown, and the Vestry
	BJ (Betty Jansky) Kershaw, member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Organizational skills and a deep and strong love of the Episcopal Church Local Church Activities - Vestry member (x2), Lay Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Council Delegate, Stewardship Chairman, Easter Egg Ladies Chairman, President WOC, Corner Board Chairman, President Jenette Hammer Guild, President John W. Sykes Guild and member of Rector's Search Committee. Diocesan Activities - Stewardship Committee and Council Registration Chair Length of time in Diocese - 23 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	Leslie L. Kingman, member of Christ Church, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Background in accounting, organizational skills, desire to serve the Diocese Local Church Activities - Vestry and Executive Committee member, Council Delegate, Confirmation leader, Sunday School teacher, Diocesan Council Co-Chairman, Ellison Fund Committee, Treasurer, Missions Committee, Ugandan Mission Team Diocesan Activities - Diocesan Council Co-Chairman Length of time in the Diocese - 21 years Nominated by - Rector, Christ Church, the Rev. Chuck Collins, Mr. John Harrison
	G. Granger MacDonald, member of St. Peter's, Kerrville Gifts and Talents - Expertise/Experience in financial management Local Church Activities - Senior Warden, Rector Search Committee, Vestry (6 years), Council Delegate (8 years) Diocesan Activities - Nominating Committee, Council Delegate Length of time in the Diocese - 13 years Nominated by - Vestry, St. Peter's, Kerrville
	Curt Mowen, member of St. Luke's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Leadership, team formation, organizational skills Local Church Activities - Vestry, Lay Reader, Council Delegate, Mission Board Diocesan Activities - Texas Water Ministry, Honduras Water Ministry, Texas Water Mission Length of time in the Diocese - 13 years Nominated by - Interim Rector, St. Luke's, the Rev. Ray Cole
	Jeff Nordstrom, member of St. Mark's, Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Thoughtful leadership, organized, extensive business background, member of Board of Director's for Homeport Federal Credit Union, personable, good listener, collaborative, faithful Local Church Activities - Vestry, Senior Warden, Stewardship leader, Usher, Council Delegate, leadership team for Sanctuary Capital Funds Drive Length of time in the Diocese - 21 years Nominated by - Vestry and Rector, the Rev. John Hardie
	Kay Roeh, member of St. Francis, Victoria Gifts and Talents - Kay brings a fearless voice for the voiceless, a heart committed to meeting the needs of others, a commitment to clear communication and a reliable work ethic. She takes the gospel command to love our neighbor seriously. Local Church Activities - Vestry, Council Delegate, Outreach Committee Chair Length of time in the Diocese - 31 years Nominated by - Rector, St. Francis, the Rev. Faith Bledsoe and the Vestry
	Garry Schnelzer, member of Christ Church, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Management (former Diocesan Canon), experience in working within the Diocese and the wider Anglican Communion Local Church Activities - Vestry, Mission Committee, Habitat Diocesan Activities - Former Canon to Diocesan Bishop, Assistant Diocesan Treasurer (6 years) TMI Trustee (3 years), Coordinator of Men's Retreat (9 years), World Mission Committee Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	Duncan Sutherland, III, member of Trinity, Victoria Local Church Activities - Vestry (two terms), Sr. Warden (2007) Council Delegate numerous times, Lay Reader, Vestry Rep Trinity School Board, Ex Officio Rep for School Executive Board, EFM Graduate, EFM Co-mentor, Adult Sunday School leader, mid-week Bible Study facilitator, Search Committee member, Chaplain. Length of time in the Diocese - 20 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	Pat (Fullen) Whitehouse, member of St. George, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - The gift of prayer, understanding and knowledge of scripture, decision-making, compassion, hospitality, teaching Local Church Activities - LEM, VBS coordinator, Youth Director, Altar Guild, Sunday School teacher, Council delegate, small group leader, Director of family ministry, office staff Diocesan Activities - Executive Board (2 terms), Diocesan Altar Guild, Evangelism Department, Christian Ed Department Length of time in Diocese - 59 years Nominated by - Rector, St. George, the Rev. Ram Lopez

Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of West Texas

Article IV, Section 1. There shall be an Executive Board of the Diocese formed and constituted according to the Canons.

Article IV, Section 2. The Bishop shall be the President of the Executive Board. Other bishops of the Diocese, if any, in the order of their ecclesiastical precedence in diocesan authority, shall be vice-presidents, and shall take precedence over elected vice-presidents, if any. The Executive Board shall elect its other officers.

Article IV, Section 3. The Executive Board shall, during intervals between meetings of the Council, have full power and authority to act for the Council in all matters not expressly reserved by the Constitution and Canons exclusively to the Council; provided, however, that no action may be taken by the Executive Board in direct contravention of a previous action taken by the Council.

Canon 4, Section 1. The Diocesan Executive Board shall be constituted as follows:

(a) The bishops of the Diocese ex officio, with right of voice and vote.

(b) In 2005, six priests and twelve lay communicants canonically resident in the Diocese, who shall be elected by the Council for terms of three years. Each annual Council, beginning in 2003, shall elect two priests and four lay communicants to serve for the full term of three years. Persons presently elected and serving will be entitled to serve their full terms. Therefore, in 2002, there shall be nine priests and fifteen lay communicants; in 2003, eight priests and fourteen lay communicants; in 2004, seven priests and thirteen lay communicants; in 2005, six priests and twelve lay communicants.

(c) No member of the Board shall be eligible for re-election until one year after his/her previous term of office shall have expired.

(d) The Executive Board shall have power to fill vacancies in is own membership occurring between meetings of Council, subject to the limitation in (c).