The Cathedral Chapter is the same as a vestry in a parish church. It is a board of directors that holds fiduciary responsibility, regulates all temporal concerns, ensures that there is orderliness to our worship, and helps the Dean and Bishop “in whatever is appropriate to lay persons for the furtherance of the welfare of the church.”

**Theresa:**

**What is your current and past work experience?**
34 years with a global organization in a variety of roles (Executive Assistant to the Vice President, New Staff Trainer, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Specialist in our legal office, field staff, and currently an International Story Trainer).
**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?** Since 2002.
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?**
Cathedral – Women’s bible study leader (8 years), Alpha Coordinator (3 years), Alpha leader (3 years), Wed night study leader (2xs), Women’s Retreat Coordinator (1x), Worship band Women’s Retreat (5 years?), teaching during the Dean’s hour, Discipleship committee, Parish Discernment Committee (4xs), Sunday prayer team. Other congregations – Youth ministry leader, nursery attendant, Women’s bible study leader, choir, prayer team. (Retiring from Chapter January 2025)

Kennedy Brown

**What is your current and past work experience?** I am a manager of a team Industrial Engineers at Walt Disney World. I've been with Disney since 2018. Our department uses data analysis and process improvement to make recommendations in the pursuit of better business outcomes and Guest experiences. Briefly in 2020, I served on the Cathedral staff as the interim Communications Director part time.
**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?** Since December 2017, when I moved to Orlando from Mississippi. I met my husband, Ryan, at the Cathedral and we got married there in 2022.
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?** Chalice bearer, Endowment board member, and coordinator for the Meal Ministry program.
**Why do you want to serve on the Chapter?**The Cathedral is extremely important to me as a thin place for feeling the presence of the Holy Spirit and as a community of people who have made Orlando into home. I hope to be able to support the clergy and desires of the congregation to ensure the continued flourishing of the Cathedral. I'm passionate about ensuring the best possible use of the church's financial and human resources. I believe I bring a unique perspective from my professional experience in consulting and spiritual experiences as a lifelong Episcopalian.(Retiring from Chapter January 2025)

**Sara Meyer (Secretary):**

**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?**
I have worshipped at the Cathedral for 30 years.
**What is your current and past work experience?**
I teach 10th grade English at Boone High School
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?**
I taught Sunday School (4th/5th grade) for several years.  I volunteered with VBS for many years, teaching and planning crafts/activities.  I worked with EYC in preparing the monthly breakfast and also EYC dinners and events.  I served previously on the Chapter as an elected member and also served at Secretary (appointed) for 2 years.   I am currently a member of the Wedding Guild. I have also assisted with planning many Cathedral and Diocesan events.
**Why do you want to serve on the Chapter?**
God has called us to be a light to the world and our Cathedral is fulfilling that calling.  I would like to be a part of ensuring we continue that rich heritage and tradition. (Retiring from Chapter 2025)

Elaine Morris

**What is your current and past work experience?** Sales Rep for 20 years (1986-2006) for Rite Way Food Brokerage Service dealing with grocery stores thru out Pinellas County.
**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?**
Since moving to Orlando in 2006.
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?**
At the Cathedral I have been serving in St. Martha’s Guild since 2006. Assisted for 2 years with the after-service refreshments until Covid hit. Just joined the Flower guild this year and have helped with Christmas and Easter decorations each year. For 20 years at St. John’s Episcopal church in Clearwater, I was in the Episcopal Church Women’s (ECW) group, in charge of the kitchen and active with the fellowship committee. Also, annually I attended Cursillo and the retreats they had. At Grace Episcopal Church in Ravenna, Ohio, I was a Sunday School teacher, in ECW, choir and the fellowship committee for 10 to 13 years.
**Why do you want to serve on the Chapter?**
I have been an Episcopalian my adult life serving in various capacities as listed above. Now, I would like to help serve our Cathedral in another capacity by being on chapter and using my experience to help guide us for the future. (Retiring from Chapter January 2025)

Susan
Van deBogert

**What is your current and past work experience?**
I am the Executive VP and past owner at a local DMC (destination management company). We specialize in planning and executing convention programs coming into the state of Florida. My business partner and I opened the company 21 years ago after having worked at other DMC’s previously.
**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?** For 30 years.
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?**
I was a Sunday school teacher when my children were little. I have been a chalice bearer and am currently a verger.
**Why do you want to serve on the Chapter?**
When Reggie became our interim and then current dean “where I went to church” became much more than that to me – the cathedral became my church home and worship became much more real to me. I would like to do my part to help continue that effort - and to help the church continue in the great tradition that has been created here. (Retiring from Chapter January 2025)

Joanne Hamrick

What is your current and past work experience? Prior to leaving the workforce to raise our children I was the Human Resources Manager at 4C, a local non-profit. During my time at home, I completed my Master’s degree in Human Resources (HR), maintained my HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP), achieved Director level with a direct sales company, volunteered in various leadership roles such as PTA President, and worked part-time as an HR Consultant. Currently, I am a part-time HR Consultant. I also volunteer with The Jobs Partnership as a Lifeworks Coach, Instructor, and Resume/Interview Coach.

How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral? The Cathedral has been our church home since 1994. My husband and I were married at the Cathedral in 1995, and our children were baptized and confirmed there.

How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations? Over the years I have served in various roles in the Cathedral including: Sunday School teacher, Growing Kids God’s Way facilitator, VBS volunteer, Women’s Retreat committee, Co-Coordinator for after-church fellowship, We Gather Together Dessert Committee Chair, and Chalice Bearer.

Why do you want to serve on the Chapter? I have been approached about serving on Chapter in the past but never felt like the timing was right. Now that our children are grown, I believe that God is calling me to serve the Cathedral in this capacity. I am excited to work with clergy, staff, and other Chapter members to grow the Cathedral and accomplish our mission to experience, embody, and extend the love of God in Jesus Christ. (Retiring from Chapter January 2026)

Ric Morris, Junior Warden

**What is your current and past work experience?** I currently work with Elektra Music Group (part of Atlantic Records) for the last 15 years. Before Atlantic, I was at Capitol Records for 7 years. I handle promotional/marketing aspects for the many artists we have on the label. Plus, I deal with all the behind the scenes events when artists/bands are touring. I’ve been doing this type of job, which is a very unique job, for over 28 years.
**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?** 26 years
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?** I served on Chapter twice between 2011–2013 and 2019–2021. I headed the Parish Discernment committee for Rose Sapp in 2015–2016. Since the creation of our Tech team, I’ve been assisting in running our live stream broadcasts. I have been serving as lector for 11+ years, and as an acolyte for the last five years. In the past, I’ve been an usher, and throughout 2006–2015 I was a Sunday School teacher as our three children grew up.
**Why do you want to serve on the Chapter?** To help guide the Cathedral for the future using my experience from my previous times on Chapter and the many years of attending and serving this Cathedral. I want to use my voice to continue to promote our children’s programs, our live stream and support the many programs we offer. (Retiring from Chapter January 2026)

Bob Stephens

**What is your current and past work experience?** Beginning January 2021 work as Project Manager at Innovative Cloud Solutions improving customer’s businesses, by providing best-in-class ERP / Finance software solutions and customer service. Prior: 2018–2020 IT Project Manager | BSTEP LLC; 2012–2018 Director of Information Technology | Ligonier Ministries, Inc., 1999–2005; Operations Mgr./VP | The Revere Group; and 1999–2005 Co-Owner of Technology Management Solutions, Inc.
**How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral?** 35+ years. Elizabeth and I were married at the Cathedral 1988, and the cathedral has been our permanent home since moving to Orlando in 1996.
**How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations?** I’ve served as Verger, Usher, A/V team, and a Cathedral Chapter member over multiple terms since 1996, once as Junior Warden and facilitated several education courses. I am currently an active member of the Technology Team (aka Guild of St. Peter).
**Why do you want to serve on the Chapter?** I am honored to be asked again to serve on the Chapter. For me, the Chapter represents a diverse group of talented business, financial, and spiritually minded resources with which anyone should be honored to be associated. I envision the Cathedral as the spiritual spearhead for our congregation, our diocese and most importantly our community. While we usher in a new year, and a new Diocesan Bishop, the Cathedral must face head on a changed “life after Covid” world which may never return to the past version of a packed Cathedral House of worship. The Cathedral Chapter must remain ready and willing to address change on multiple fronts, including Finances, Technology, Outreach and Education. I pray I can help to provide leadership to face those changes through Experience, Faith, and Joy.
Joshua 24:15 “… if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Retiring from Chapter January 2026)

Holly Strawn

What is your current and past work experience? I worked in education teaching middle and high school in Osceola and Orange County. I left my last position with Orange County Public Schools as a Curriculum Resource in 2010 to be a caregiver to my mother, who lived with us for three years. Currently I am a homemaker. I volunteer with Orange County Public Schools, on the board of a ministry, and with local Scouts in Troop leadership, and conducting training for my local Scouts District.

How long have you worshiped at the Cathedral? I have worshipped at the Cathedral since 1998.

How have you served in the Cathedral and other congregations? In the churches I attended before the Cathedral, I participated in youth ministry and various choirs. At the Cathedral, I have participated in study groups, singles ministry, and the Cathedral Choir. I have taught Sunday School for various levels, presently I assist with EYC Sunday School. Previously, I served on Chapter, and as Senior Warden. My husband, Lawrence and I met at the Cathedral in a singles group, were married here, and both our boys, Robert and Teddy were baptized at the Cathedral. The Cathedral also helped when my mother was hospitalized, and her funeral service was beautiful and comforting.

Why do you want to serve on the Chapter? I would like to serve on Chapter, I see it as an opportunity to give back to the Cathedral, which has given so much to my family and me. I enjoyed my last stint on Chapter. Working together with other Cathedral members, making decisions on short term and long term issues—it was a privilege to participate in a group of servant leaders who look after our magnificent Cathedral.(Retiring from Chapter January 2026)