Nominees for Diocesan Offices

All nominees were asked to submit a personal skills statement indicating how their professional experiences qualify them for the position for which they are nominated.

Clergy Nominees

(elect one clergy and one lay for three-year terms)

The Rev. Birch Rambo

Our Saviour, Madison County

"In advising the bishop, the Standing Committee needs diversity of opinions and backgrounds. As a former scientist, I am used to approaching problems with care from many different angles. Being under 40 I also represent an infrequently heard voice in the governance of the Episcopal Church."

The Rev. Marvin Suit

St. Francis', Flemingsburg

"As an attorney since 1957, listening to clients, gathering the facts in cases and assesing the course of action to be followed in each case has given me the training to analyze situations and pursue them to their logical conclusion. I believe this equips me for service on the Standing Committee."

Lay Nominees

Dr. Gene Dillman II

St. Hubert's, Clark County

Chair, Samaritan Hospital Department of Medicine

"Facing difficult situations in medicine and business daily, I will bring clear thinking, credal love of God and Church and tenacity to the Standing Committee; familiarity with consensus building and information gathering to build organizations. Experience with Anglican Communion in Europe and Canada inform my understanding of this unique precious world-wide body."

Ann Richmond

St. John's Versailles

Sales

"Building bridges is very important to me, and I seek opportunities to do that in situations where conflict might arise. Honoring divergent opinions is an asset I will bring to the Standing Committee which is useful in helping people reach consensus and move forward."

Tom Fritz

St. Andrew's, Fort Thomas

Office Manager

"I have served as Senior Warden of my vestry, on the Every Member Canvass, and in many other parish leadership roles. I currently serve on the Camps and Conferences Board and have been named by the Bishop to serve on the Leadership Development Committee. I would bring these skills to service on the Standing Committee

Executive Council

All nominees were asked to submit a personal skills statement indicating how their professional experiences qualify them for the position for which they are nominated.

Clergy Nominees

(Elect two clergy and four lay for three-year terms and one clergy to fill an un-expired one-year term)

The Rev. Bill Brown

Ascension, Frankfort

"I love Christ and I love the Church and have committed my life to serving both. I am a good organizer and administrator and have served in Diocesan Administrative roles for almost 40 years as a priest, seminary rector and director of formation. I am able to keep confidences."

The Rev. John Burkhart

St. John's, Corbin

"I bring skills of a pastor (10 years at Saint John's, Corbin); Civic leader; retired professor of Psychology and psycho-therapist. In addition, I established and managed a landscaping-garden center firm for 25 years and a child development center for 7 years."

The Rev. Staley Hackley

Christ Church, Harlan

"I have served on the Executive Council in the past and know what it does, and what is required of the members. I believe this experience qualifies me for a new term as a member. Also I have served as rector of Christ Church, Harlan, for nearly ten years, which gives me some insight into problems faced by local congregations."

The Rev. Elise Johnstone

Good Shepherd, Lexington

"in our call to do Christ's work in the world, I believe that I bring energy and enthusiasm to the mission and ministry of the Church. While I am reletivly new to ordained ministry, I am a lifelong Episcopalian and believe that I am able to listen and act according to differing voices in the Church."

Lay Nominees

Jean Brann Trinity, Covington Marketing Manager, Procter and Gamble (Ret.) "My career-demonstrated strengths include leadership initiative/follow-through, thinking/problem-solving, and creativity/innovation. At Trinity I have used these strengths promarily in financial and long-range planning leadership. I myself as a management generalist, able to serve the Executive Council whereever needed."	Benjamin "Bungee" Bynum All Saints, Lexington Teacher/Volunteer in South Africa/Postulant in Deacon's School "I believe my experience working in the South African Church and All Saints bring a non-traditional approach to leadership and ministry. I approach difficult situations with the viewpoint 'what is God calling us to do?' as opposed to 'we can't do this because...'"
Tonya Jackson Saint Andrew's, Lexington Engineering Management "I always take an active role as a 'worker' in any organization which strengthens the leadership of a group. I am very willing to work along side others to learn new skills and increase my knowledge. I strive to identify ways to utilize my leadership to effectuate positive change."	Steve Locke Our Saviour, Madison County Microbiologist "I feel that i am an active, engaged listener and will give full focus to the issues affecting the life of our Church. With a scientific background, I will give careful, deliberate, faithful and reasoned decisions affecting the mission of the Church. I will honor the time commitment, and am ready to roll up my sleeves in service through the Executive Council."
Helene Perkins Ascension, Mt Sterling Teacher (Ret.) "What I have to offer is a background of teaching (Margaret Hall) and interviewing (Census Bureau). I may be older than most, but just as enegetic, and not afraid of a challenge."	Kevin Shoupe Saint Andrew's, Fort Thomas "My leadership skills will help our efforts to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. I will lead by example in prayer, proclaiming the Gospel, promoting justice, peace and love. I will represent the minority veiw and stand up for my beliefs."
Joe Travis St. Patrick's, Somerset Attorney "I believe my experience in Conflict resolution and experience in the Diocese of Lexington qualifies me for this position."	Mary T. Yeiser Emmanuel, Winchester Attorney "I have been blessed with gifts of financial management and organization. Recent vestry service has involved re-establishing sound financial and business practices at Emmanuel during a period of instability and healing. I am thankful for the guidance and assistance of the diocese in this time to share my talents beyond the local parish."

Camps and Conferences Board

All nominees were asked to submit a personal skills statement indicating how their professional experiences qualify them for the position for which they are nominated.

(Elect four for three-year terms)

The Rev. Jim Campbell

Good Shepherd, Lexington

Priest Associate

"I have served as rector and school administrator and teacher. I have an understanding of budgets and fiscal management as well as ability in gardening, carpentry and woodworking."

Brett Leslie

All Saints, Lexington

Marketing-Host Communications

"My marketing background, both at Host. and previously with the Boy Scouts of America, makes me a strong candidate for the Camps and Conferences Board. I have been a camper, counselor, and am a current board memebr, and look forward to continuing my work with the Camps Conferences Board."

Lisa Townes Davidson

St. Mark's, Hazard

Civil Engineer

"As a professional engineer, my daily work involves the planning, maintenance and construction of infrastructure, suck as utilities, roads and buildings. Participation in the Leadership Kentucky program provided insight into issues facing Kentuckians. I am also interested in providing opportunities for my daughters to have new experiences."

Dr. Gregory Hood

Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington

Physician

"I believe my extensive leadership and committee experience as a physician, consensus builder and father of three make me well qualified for this work. I have the attributes and motivation to help the Camps and Conferences Board. I recognize the time commitment and agree to serve and fulfill the obligations of this position."

Pamela Eads

St. Patrick's, Sommerset

Clinical Social Worker; Children's Therapist

"I am a devout Episcopalian with background in working with Attention Deficit Disorder and othe mental health dianoses, recently obtaining national ranking of Board Certified Ciplomate in Clinical Social Work. I am very interested in exploring the possiblity of expanding and enhancing out current children's programs."

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