Two person, either clergy or lay, and communicants of the Diocese, shall be elected for a three year term. Retiring incumbents, the Rev. John Hardie and Mr. Bruce Davis are eligible.
Description of duties: The Board of Trustees shall be responsible for communicating the needs of the school to the Diocese and to gather resources in support of the school at the direction of the Board of Governors. The Trustees meet 3-4 times a year on average, at the campus of TMI.
Also see (On dwtx.org):
- Canon 14 – Constitution & Canons of the Diocese of West Texas
TRUSTEES OF TMI, THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF TEXAS
| Current Members | Church | Term ends |
| The Rev. Chris Roque | St. John’s, Sonora | 2012 |
| Mr. Ben Houck | St. Helena’s, Boerne | 2012 |
| The Rev. Milton Black | Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi | 2011 |
| The Rev. Paul Frey | Christ Church, Laredo | 2011 |
| * The Rev. John Hardie | St. Mark’s, Corpus Christi | 2010 |
| * Mr. Bruce Davis | St. Philip’s, San Antonio | 2010 |
| * Incumbents are eligible for re-election |
| Elect 2 –Clergy or Lay | |
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Jay Forman Trinity, Victoria Qualifications – Jay has 22 years experience in Episcopal Schools. His knowledge of the financial challenges facing those schools, and the education needs of the students, is extensive. As Headmaster, he has engaged those needs by involvement in a wide variety of leadership from fundraising to technological upgrading. Jay is also committed to a strong relationship between Episcopal Schools and the Church at large. Local Church Activities – Member of Trinity Church, Victoria; attends Vestry meetings to report on Trinity School. Has been a Vestry member and Junior Warden at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Lubbock. Diocesan Activities – Member of Episcopal School Commission; Headmaster Trinity Episcopal School, Victoria (10 years); SAES Board member (9 years); SAES Standards Committee member (9 years); 22 years service in Episcopal Schools (10 years in Lubbock and 2 years in Amarillo) Length of time in Diocese – 10 years Nominated by – The Rev. Kevin Dellaria |
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Cheryl Johnson Trinity, Victoria Qualifications – As a business owner, Senior Warden and member of the Trinity Episcopal School Board, Cheryl possesses formidable networking and leadership skills. She exhibits a strong sense of loyalty and commitment to each endeavor she undertakes. The mother of two young girls attending an Episcopal school, Cheryl appreciates the unique challenges such schools face to provide excellent education in difficult economic times. Local Church Activities – Vestry (Senior Warden – 2009); Board Member – Trinity Episcopal School; Board Member – Habitat for Humanity; Publisher – Trinity Episcopal Church newsletter; Council delegate Length of time in Diocese – 15 years Nominated by – Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church |
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Joseph Maverick St. Stephen’s, Wimberley Qualifications – Background in finance and commercial real estate lending; degree in Finance – Texas A&M 1957 Local Church Activities – Vestry (2 terms); Treasurer, School Board Treasurer (2 terms); In the Diocese of Texas – Vestry (2 terms), Junior Warden, Treasurer. Diocesan Activities – (Diocese of Texas – Finance Committee) Length of time in Diocese – 19 years Nominated by – Francis Savage |
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Triana Sames Christ Church, Laredo Qualifications – Triana is a parent of David, currently a high school boarder at TMI. She has served on the board at the United Day School in Laredo. She is an educator by training and work experience. She cares deeply about education and about the spiritual formation of young people. Local Church Activities – Triana has served on the Vestry, the Altar Guild, in the Women’s ministry, as a Youth sponsor, and in many other parish volunteer capacities. Diocesan Activities – Diocesan Mission trip to the Diocese of Southeast Mexico in 2006. Length of time in Diocese – 20+ years Nominated by – The Rev. Paul Frey |
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The Rev Chuck Sharrow St. Paul’s, Brownsville Qualifications – Discernment, prayer, leadership, bi-cultural, a missionary spirit Local Church Activities – Rector, mission, teacher Diocesan Activities – Evangelism Committee, Continuing Ed Committee, Spiritual Director for Happening and Mustang Island Family Camp, missions to Honduras, Argentina and India Length of time in Diocese – 15 years Nominated by – The Rev. Richard Speer |
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Charles Stephens, II St. Thomas’, San Antonio Qualifications – Charles and his family have been involved with TMI since 2000. They have been strong supporters of TMI and its relationship with the Episcopal Church. Their daughter, Maggie, went to St. Thomas, St. George and graduated in 2004 from TMI. Their son, Scott, also went to St. Thomas, St. George and graduated in 2006 from TMI. Their youngest daughter, Seeley, went to St. Thomas and will graduate from TMI in 2014. Local Church Activities – The Stephens Family have been active members of St. Thomas since 1986. Charles has served several terms on the St. Thomas Vestry, until he became Chancellor of St. Thomas for approximately 13 years. Charles has also been a Council delegate and assisted in developing the relationship between the Diocese and St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. He is also involved with the St. Thomas Men’s Meat Burning and has served as an Usher for over 20 years. Length of time in Diocese – 23 years Nominated by – The Rev. Chuck Woehler |
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