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Executive Council Nominees
Executive Council Nominees
Clergy
Elect two clergy for a three-year term
 The Rev. Bill Brown
Midway College/Assistant at Ascension
Church of the Ascension, Frankfort
"I have been ordained 46 years and have served as parish priest, the rector of a seminary, and diocesan administrator. I love the Church and have dedicated my life to serving in whatever capacity that I could. I have been asked to serve on Executive Council. I would consider that an honor and a sacred trust."
 The Rev. Jeff Howe (Deacon)
Small Church Ministry Consortium
St. Andrew’s, Lexington
"My experiences as Deacon, junior and senior wardens, psychometrist, clinic administrator, working with the elderly and my love of the Episcopal Church bring a unique group of skills ranging from problem solving to sensitive interpersonal associations with diverse groups of people, all done with a strong sense of Christian compassion."
 The Rev. Margaret Shanks (Deacon)
Seminarian in preparation for priesthood
Diocese of Lexington
"I would bring to the challenges of Executive Council my willingness to serve and my experience as a deacon in the Diocese of Lexington. I’ve served in two parishes, St. Andrew’s and St. Michael’s; as Director of St. Agnes’ House; with the AIDS/HIV ministry and as co-leader of the Deacon’s School."
 The Rev. Duane Andre Smith
Associate Prof. of Religion, Berea College
Small Church Ministry Consortium
"I believe I bring an understanding of group dynamics and the ability to foster and maintain effective group interaction. I also bring an understanding of how to relate the business work of the church to the polity of the Episcopal Church, should I be elected to the Executive Council."
 The Rev. Bruce Swinehart
Rector, St. Patrick’s, Somerset
"Although I am new to the Diocese of Lexington, I bring many years of experience in non-profit governance. I am comfortable with “the vision thing,” but my real passion is making visions manifest. I would welcome the opportunity to support the Diocese’s mission and ministries on the Executive Council."
Lay
Elect four laypersons for a three-year term
 David Jennings
Guidance Counselor
St. Thomas’, Beattyville
"I want the Diocese to flourish and grow as it did when I was young. I’m a guidance counselor with a degree in Business Administration and a Masters in math. I’ve been in education for 30 years. I budget the household of three daughters and a wife. The Diocesan budget — no problem!"
 John Mitchell
Superior Court Judge, Retired
Grace Church, Florence
"I have been a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Florence for approximately 20 years. I have served as a member of the choir, the vestry and the Bishop’s Council and Bishop’s Committee. I am now retired from being a superior court judge in Ohio and Switzerland counties in Indiana, a position I held for 24 years."
 Shawn Peters
Commissioner of Claiborne Co.
St. Mary’s, Middlesboro
"I am Shawn Peters of Harrogate, Tennessee. I have been a parishioner of St. Mary’s since 2006. At age 19 I was elected as Claiborne County’s youngest commissioner in August of 1998. I have since served 3 terms and in August I will be seeking my 4th term. I have served on the Vestry at St. Mary’s for the last 3 years, most recently as Junior Warden. I am pleased to be nominated to serve my diocese and would give my best."
 Eddie Salone
St. Andrew’s, Lexington
"I am a member of St. Andrew’s Church, Lexington, and Church Treasurer for the last 17 years. I have served on the Diocesan Loan Committee for three terms. I bring solid budgetary experience, strategic planning and organization and a commitment to strengthen the relationship between the parishes and the Diocese."
 Lisa Townes
Civil Engineer
St. Mark’s, Hazard
"As a civil engineer, a school board member and vestry member, I am accustomed to prioritizing needs to best manage available resources. I consider my strengths to be quiet listening, careful reflection and a willingness to work hard."
 Paul Wilson
Director of Sales
R. A. Jones & Company
"As a vestry and stewardship committee member at St. Paul’s in Newport, it has been a great experience over the past five years in helping St. Paul’s grow and prosper. I would like to bring that enthusiasm and attitude to the Executive Council and would be my honor to serve." Last Published: February 2, 2010 3:09 PM
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