Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corporation

One cleric and one lay person are to be elected for a three-year term. Description of duties: The Episcopal Church Corporation in West Texas holds title to the permanent funds and other property belonging to the diocese. It has authority to receive bequests and donations, and to sell or mortgage property to which it holds title. As such, Trustees should have an understanding of/interest in financial, real estate, and property matters. The Trustees work with the Bishop on designating certain restricted funds as they are needed in ministry. There is usually monthly contact needed with the Trustees, and a substantial amount of the Trustees business historically was done via telephone and mail, then confirmed at their quarterly meetings. Today, most business is done electronically, via email. ClErgy The rev. Canon Edmund Dohoney, Priest, retired Qualifications: Former experience of the position, and former staff member of Diocese Local Church Activities: Vicar, Rector, Interim Rector Diocesan Activities: Trustee of the Church Corporation, Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, Compensation Committee, Department of Camps and Conferences, Department of Stewardship, General Convention Deputy, Canon to the Ordinary - 10 years, Financial Officer - DWTX Length of time in Diocese: 32 years Nominated by: Bishops Committee of Holy Spirit, San Antonio The rev. Michael K. Marsh rector, St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Prayer centered life, wisdom, thoughtfulness, commitment to the Diocese and The Episcopal Church. Local Church Activities: Rector Diocesan Activities: Examining Chaplains, Discernment Committee, Executive Board, Nominating Committee Length of time in Diocese: Diocese 17 years, parish 4.5 years Nominated by: Nominating Committee The rev. Jim Nelson - rector, St. Johns, McAllen Qualifications: Over the course of his 23 years as a priest, Fr. Jim has valuable experience in leading two previous parishes in growth, spiritually and numerically. He served on the diocesan level in his previous dioceses of Texas and Oklahoma through being a regional dean on a number of occasions, serving on the Bishop Quinn Board in the Diocese of Texas, and a number of other diocesan committees and boards. And, though new to the Diocese of West Texas at the time, he flawlessly hosted our last Diocesan Council in McAllen. Local Church Activities: Rector of Church of the Resurrection, Oklahoma City from 1990-2000; Rector of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Friendswood, Texas from 2000-2011; Rector of St. Johns, McAllen, July 2011-present Diocesan Activities: Hosted Diocesan Council in McAllen last year Length of time in Diocese: 1.5 years Nominated by: Vestry, Sr. Warden The rev. Thomas Turner rector, Advent, Alice Qualifications: Legal training and experience; long-time residence in the Diocese and knowledge of the operations of churches within the Diocese and corporate operations; a desire to ensure that this Church be able to maintain its operations and missions indefinitely into the future. Local Church Activities: Service at the Church of the Advent in Alice in every aspect of lay ministry since 1979, including numerous elections to the Vestry, serving often as Senior Warden, served on the School Board when it was operational, served as lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, worship leader, and catechist. Ordained as deacon in June 2010 and as priest in January 2011. With few exceptions, have been a Council Delegate or Alternate since around 1982. Diocesan Activities: Evangelism Committee in the late 1980s. Length of time in Diocese: 38 years Diocese, 31 years in parish, 2 years as priest Nominated by: Vestry Continued on next page.
5

lAy rusty Biechlin, member of St. Thomas, San Antonio Qualifications: Trustee for multimillion dollar pension plan; understanding of markets/investments; legal background Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry, School Board (chairman), Council Delegate, lay reader, praise band, Habitat for Humanity Length of time in Diocese: 59 years in Diocese, 15 years in parish Nominated by: The Rev. Chuck Woehler, rector, and Vestry John T. Buchanan, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Experience as trustee and estate administration Local Church Activities: Lay Eucharistic Minister, lay reader, Altar Guild, former Senior Warden, former School Board member St. Philips Day School Length of time in Diocese: 22 years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh, rector John r. Harrison, member of Christ Church, San Antonio Qualifications: Extensive financial, management, and real estate background Local Church Activities: Vestry, Treasurer, Chairman of World Missions Committee, Council Delegate, Sunday school teacher Diocesan Activities: Appointed member of World Missions Committee Length of time in Diocese: 53 years Nominated by: The Rev. Patrick Gahan, rector rodney Hart, member of St. Marks, Corpus Christi Qualifications: Rodney is an astute businessman, a devoted Christian, and nice person. He loves the Church and brings with him valuable experience in business, banking, consulting, and board membership. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Stewardship Chair, Lay Eucharistic Minister, church school
6

instructor, Search Committee member Diocesan Activities: Council Delegate Length of time in Diocese: 20 years Nominated by: The Rev. John Hardie, rector, Vestry 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, Seguin, as well as involvement as a lay leader in a church start (St. Philips, 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: Nominating Committee Arthur gustave Uhl III, member of St. Marks, San Antonio Qualifications: Arthurs expertise as an attorney is in the area of real estate and property matters. Local Church Activities: St. Marks Rejoice!, Capital Campaign Co-Chair 2005-2007, Stewardship Chairman, Vestry 1994-1996. Diocesan Activities: Alternate for Diocesan Council Length of time in Diocese: 20 years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Chalk, rector