Executive Board

Two clergy and four laypersons are to be elected for three-year terms. Retiring incumbents, Mrs. Marylee Browning, Mrs. Pat Fullen, Ms. Linda Trevino, Mr. John Warren and the Revs. David Reed and Chuck Woehler 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. James Murguia	St. David, SA	2009
The Rev. Bur Dobbins	St. Peter & St. Paul, Mission	2009
Mrs. Jill Vassar	St. Mark's SA	2009
Mrs. Beryl Wright	Southern Partnership	2009
Mr. Gil Merkle	St. Andrew's, Seguin	2009
Mrs. Pam McDowell	All Saint's, CC	2009
Mr. Ted Burkhart	St. Luke's, SA	2008
The Rev. 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
●Mrs. Marylee Browning	Good Shepherd, CC	2007
●Mrs. Pat Fullen	St. George, SA	2007
●The Rev. David Reed	St. Alban's, Harlingen	2007
●Ms. Linda Trevino	Santa Fe, San Antonio	2007
●Mr. John Warren	Good Shepherd, CC	2007
●The Rev. Chuck Woehler	St. Thomas', SA	2007

●Incumbent ineligible for re-election.

Nominations

Clergy Order - elect 2 for 3 year terms
	The Rev. Milton E. Black, Jr., Rector, St. John's, Sonora Gifts and Talents - A love for mission and ministry; leadership and vision; compassion; administrative gifts; business background. Diocesan Activities - Continuing Education Committee, Lay Ministry Commission, Dean of the Northern Convocation, Spiritual Director of Cursillo and Happening, Province VII Alternate Deputy, Honduras Water Ministry and Family Camp Length of time in Diocese - 3 years Nominated by - St. John's Vestry
	The Rev. Richard E. Dunham, Rector, St. Christopher's, Bandera Gifts and Talents - Twenty six years experience in parish life. Previous experience in another diocese on the Executive Board, Commission on Ministry, Campus Ministry Board and Diocesan Stewardship Commission. Local Church Activities - Past chair of local ministerial association. Length of time in Diocese - 8 1/2 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	The Rev. Paul A. Frey, Rector, Christ Church, Laredo Gifts and Talents - A love of the work our diocese does on the border and a desire to grow the church. Local Church Activities - Daybreak Rotary Club; LISD School Health Advisory Board Diocesan Activities - Executive Board, Dean of the Western Convocation, Camp Capers Dean, TMI Board Length of time in Diocese -- 8 1/2 years Nominated by - The Rev. Ramiro Lopez
	The Rev. Michael K. Marsh, Rector, St. Philip's, Uvalde Gifts and Talents - Organizational skills; leadership and visioning. Local Church Activities - Rector Diocesan Activities - Trustee of the University of the South, Camp Capers Session Chaplain, Summer Chaplain to the Staff, Nominating Committee, Examining Chaplains Length of time in Diocese - 15 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	The Rev. Robert A. McAllen, Vicar, Epiphany Church, Raymondville Gifts and Talents - Business experience; Church leadership Local Church Activities - Vicar of Epiphany Church, Raymondville, Lay Vicar of Epiphany Church Raymondville, Lay Eucharistic Visitor, Youth Leader, Vestry, Treasurer, Council Delegate. Diocesan Activities - Trustee of the University of the South, Executive Board Length of time in Diocese - 72 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
	The Rev. David G. Newhart, Asst. Rector, St. Helena's, Boerne Gifts and Talents - Prior to the priesthood he served in the corporate community with responsibility for the quality programs in 17 facilities. He brings strong listening, trouble-shooting and brain-storming skills. He works by consensus support, supports the vision and is a strong team player. Local Church Activities - Assistant to the Rector; pastoral care and senior ministry; teaching Christian Formation classes as well as leading Bible studies; emphasizes mission outreach; served on a mission team to Uganda, developing lay readers and lay ministries. Diocesan Activities - Chaplain, Camp Capers Primary A Length of time in Diocese - 1 1/2 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee
Lay Order - elect 4 for 3 year terms
	Kathy Ackerman, member of Church of our Saviour, Aransas Pass Local Church Activities - Bishop's Committee, Lector, Council Delegate, Bishop's Warden, Cursillo Length of time in Diocese - 23 years Nominated by - Bishop's Committee
	Dustin Barrows, member of St. Stephen's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Leadership; commitment; understanding of various needs of various people; strong desire to serve the Church; open minded to new ideas; firm in beliefs Local Church Activities - Vestry, Junior Warden, Council Delegate, Council Alternate, Co-Acolyte Director, volunteer youth leader, Lay Reader, Stewardship Chairperson; Audit Committee Diocesan Activities - IT Committee, Bishop's Youth Action Council, Youth Ministers Network, Camp Capers Summer Staff, Camp Capers Session Staff, Episcopal College Student Group at UTSA, Happening, Vocare Length of time in Diocese - 23 years Nominated by - Vestry
	Patty Brooke, member of St. David's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Discernment; honesty; loyalty; compassion; administration; good listener; years of Diocesan involvement Local Church Activities - Vestry/Bishop's Committee, Lay Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Council Delegate, Christian Formation, Retreat Leader Diocesan Activities - Commission for Women's Ministries, Ecumenical Commission, Spiritual Life, Standing Committee, Family Size Church Division, Retreat Leader Length of time in Diocese - 29 years Nominated by - Charlotte Otto, President-Commission for Women's Ministry
	John T. Buchanan, member of St. Philip's, Uvalde Gifts and Talents - Commitment and dedication; financial; accounting; lawyers experience Local Church Activities - Lay Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Senior Warden, School Board Diocesan Activities - Delegate to Council Length of time in Diocese - 7 years Nominated by - Rector, the Rev. Michael K. Marsh
	Julabeth Carden, member of St. George, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Administrative skills; financial; organizational Local Church Activities - Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Council Delegate, St. George School Board, Alpha Director Length of time in Diocese - 30 years Nominated by - Vestry
	Cathy Chatham, member of All Saints', Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Lifelong involvement in mission and ministry in Diocese; major event planning and execution; deep faith and commitment to inclusivity; hospitality and the creative process; extensive experience in church operations at parish, diocesan, provincial and national levels Local Church Activities - Lay Eucharistic Minister, Council Delegate, Co-coordinator & Design Team of LifeStreams, Spiritual Formation Educator, Hospitality Committee, Office Volunteer, EFM graduate, Vestry, Building Committee, Newsletter Editor, Christian Ed Director/teacher/workshop event planner, VBS Director, Lay Ministry Commission Diocesan Activities - Christian Faith in Action Chair - AIDS Awareness, Camp Capers-Dean/Staff 25+ years; 1997 Diocesan Council Co-Chair, Executive Board, Department of Christian Education Chair, Dept. of Camps & Conferences, Diocesan Youth Commission Chair, Capital Campaign Committee; Team Member - Cursillo, Happening, Vocare, Vocare Steering Committee; YES-Design Team & Founder, Episcopal Youth for Social Action-Co-Founder, Province VII Diocesan Rep for Youth Network & Youth Event design team, National Youth Event presenter. Length of time in Diocese - Lifelong Nominated by - Parish Discernment Commission and Nominating Committee
	Charles Green, member of St. Barnabas, Fredericksburg Gifts and Talents - Understanding of finance, accounting and business procedures; detail oriented; able to work well with others in group environment Local Church Activities - Vestry, Audit Committee, Finance Committee Length of time in Diocese - 2 years, (25 years in Diocese of Texas) Nominated by - Rector and Vestry
	D.M. (Mike) Horridge, member of St. Thomas, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Mike brings a strong commitment to the teaching of Jesus Christ our Lord, the Episcopal Church and the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese of West Texas. He has significant experience in both the Diocese of West Texas and San Antonio, Texas. Local Church Activities - Vestry, Senior Warden, Chair of Greeter Ministry, Choir member, Co-Chair for Faith Alive programs, Chair for Stewardship, Co-Chair of Capital Funds Drive, Vestry representative to St. Thomas School, Council Delegate (12 years), Rector and Music Director Search Committees, Chair of Lay Compensation-Policy/Procedures Committee, Chair of Long Term Visioning Task Force, Co-Chair of Adult Retreat Programs, member of Men's Bible Study program, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the SAMM Shelter. Diocesan Activities - Member of the Board and Treasurer for Morningside Ministries, Chair of "The Bishop" fund raising golf tournament scheduled for Fall, Executive Board, Mission and Ministry Task Force, Chair of Mission and Ministry Sub-task force on Ministries, Stewardship Consultant, Clergy-Lay Compensation Committee of the Commission on Ministry, Mustang Island Retreat Planning and Facilities Committee, Finance and Stewardship Committees, Faith Alive Program, Diocesan Faith Alive Committee, Faith Alive Committee and participant in numerous Faith Alive programs in the last 15 years. Length of time in Diocese - 29 years Nominated by - Rector and Vestry
	Pete Hossenlopp, member of St. John's, McAllen Gifts and Talents - Dedicated churchman, vast business experience (managed multiple manufacturing plants), positive, finance, works well with others Local Church Activities - Vestry, Usher, Finance Committee Length of time in Diocese - 10 years Nominated by - Rector, the Rev. John Badders
	Brian Humphreys, St. Alban's, Harlingen Gifts and Talents - Thoughtful, faithful, committed, well organized, understands numbers and business systems Local Church Activities - Vestry, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Diocesan Council Registration Committee Chair, Diocesan Council Delegate, Clerk of the Vestry Length of Time in Diocese - 40 years Nominated by - Vestry
	John Hyink, member of St. Stephen's, Wimberley Gifts and Talents - B.S. and M.B.A., 35 years in Banking, Real Estate Finance, Board of Trustees-Wimberley Village Library District, numerous other civic activities Local Church Activities - Search Committee, Vestry, Finance Committee, EFM, Cursillo, Choir, has been on stewardship team that increased the annual giving by over 50% over the past three years. Length of Time in Diocese - 10 years Nominated by - Rector, the Rev. Dr. Patrick Gahan
	Daniel McNeel (Neel) Lane, Jr., member of St. Mark's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Neal is a fine leader who speaks well and is organized. People respond to his leadership and find him to be approachable and enthusiastic about the mission of the church. Local Church Activities - Co-Chair Stewardship Campaign, Chairman of Outreach Committee, member of Outreach Committee, History & Archives Committee, (another diocese) Choir member and Acolyte. Diocesan Activities - Board member of Good Samaritan Center, Chairman of Good Samaritan Community Services Length of Time in Diocese - 14 years Nominated by - Vestry
	Tom LaNoue, member of Christ Church, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Dedication, experience and passion for the Lord and the Church Local Church Activities - Team member for new church plant (Bulverde), Adult Sunday School Teacher, Small group leader, Alpha Coordinator, Prayer Ministry and Vestry Diocesan Activities - Bishop's Deputy for Evangelism (5 years) and Diocesan Faith Alive representative Length of Time in Diocese - 10 years Nominated by - Rector and Vestry
	David Manning, member of St. Luke's, Cypress Mill Gifts and Talents - Interest in serving Diocese Local Church Activities - Bishop's Committee, Lay Reader, Council Delegate, Acolyte, Confirmation leader Length of Time in Diocese - 7 years Nominated by - St. Luke's
	Curt Mowen, member of St. Luke's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Leadership, enthusiasm, servant hood Local Church Activities - Vestry, Lay Reader, Council Delegate, Mission Board, Evangelism Board Diocesan Activities - Honduras Water Ministry-Steering Committee Chair, Cursillo Length of Time in Diocese - 12 years Nominated by - Linda Jordan
	Jeff Nordstrom, member of St. Mark's, Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Advisory skills, organizational, managerial, facilitation, public speaking, financial/budgetary, collaboration, mentorship Local Church Activities - Senior Warden, Vestry, Usher, Stewardship Committee Chairperson, Council Delegate, Evangelism and Marketing Committee Length of Time in Diocese - 20 years Nominated by - Rector, the Rev. John F. Hardie
	William (Bill) G. Pettus, member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Gifts and Talents - Marketing strategy, creative communications, brand management, media expertise, Public Relations experience Local Church Activities - Vestry, Council Delegate/Alternate, Alpha leader, Endowment Board, Evangelism Committee, Rector Search Committee, Council 2002 Committee, Designed logo for Mustang Island Diocesan Activities - Diocese Media Evangelism Committee, Council 2007 Co-Chair Length of time in Diocese - Lifetime Nominated by - Vestry
	Kay Roeh, member of St. Francis, Victoria Gifts and Talents - Kay brings a commitment to leadership, a desire to increase communication throughout the Diocese regarding the business of the church and a passion for the last, the least, the lost and the little ones of the world. Local Church Activities - Vestry, Outreach Chairperson, Sunday School Teacher Length of time in Diocese - 30 years Nominated by - Rector and Vestry
	Emilio Silvas, member of St. Margaret's, San Antonio Gifts and Talents - Problem solver, brings a clear/concise voice, thoughtful decision maker, scripturally based. Local Church Activities - Bishop's Committee, Junior Warden, Youth Minister, Sunday School Teacher, Lay Reader, Council Alternate/Delegate, Church Building Committee Diocesan Activities - IT Committee Length of Time in Diocese - 2 1/2 years Nominated by - Vicar, the Rev. Dr. Robert DeWolfe
	J.B. Townsend, member of St. Peter and St. Paul, Mission Gifts and Talents - Organized, efficient, spiritual, business experience, enthusiastic Local Church Activities - Lay Reader, Daughters of the King, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School, Hospitality Chairman, Happening Reunion, Greeter and Usher, Honduras Medical Mission, Stewardship Chairman Diocesan Activities - Secretariat, Rector-Cursillo #234, Cursillo Team Member Length of Time in Diocese - 20 years Nominated by - Nominating Committee

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).