Meet the Vestry
Buz Price
Junior Warden
My name is Marion Shelly Price, but, everyone calls me “Buz.” I currently serve as Jr. Warden on the Vestry. My wife, Kitty, and I moved to Ashburn from Dallas six years ago, to retire close to our daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons. We visited several Episcopal churches and found St. David’s to be the parish that was right for us. We became members of St. David’s three years ago, and regularly attend the 9 AM service.
Kitty and I have three adult children; our son living in Memphis is VP at Raymond James Financial; our son living in Tokyo teaches English at the Tokyo University of Science and Technology; and our daughter here in northern Virginia is a professional actor, teacher and mother of two sons, the youngest is currently enrolled at St. David’s preschool.
My wife and I have been confirmed Episcopalians for over 45 years. During that time, I have served in various capacities including: Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Venture in Mission Chair, Vestry member (2x), Jr. Warden, Stewardship Chair (St. John’s, Memphis); Usher, Vestry member (2x), Stewardship Chair, Jr. Warden, Sr. Warden (Church of The Holy Communion, Memphis), Board of Directors (St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Memphis).
Since joining St. David’s I have served as: Usher, Member of the Marketing Committee (2x), Member of The Brotherhood of St. Andrew (Vice Director).
Professional background: A senior advertising, public relations and marketing professional with over 45 years of experience in leadership positions with leading international agencies and corporations. Most recently I retired as COO of Javelin Marketing Group, Dallas, a division of Omnicom Group Worldwide. Having led the agency advertising and marketing teams for clients such as: AT&T, Mitsubishi, San Antonio Spurs, Domino’s Pizza, Bendix, Cotton Inc. and others. Served as volunteer mentor for returning wounded military veterans and was recognized as national “Mentor of the Quarter” by the American Corporate Partners national veterans mentoring organization.
Since “retiring” and moving to Virginia, I have continued to do marketing consulting for a limited number of clients.
Academic: BFA, University of Memphis; PDM, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Military Service: Active duty, U.S. Navy, Communications Officer, CIC and Anti-Submarine Helicopter Drone Pilot, U.S.S. Corry, DD-817. Flight Instructor, U.S. Navy Unmanned Aircraft Weapons and RECON Systems, Dam Neck, VA. Reserve duty: Commanding officer, Fleet Intelligence Rapid Support Team 1379; Area Commander, Naval Intelligence Area 8; Retired after 34 years active and reserve service as a U.S. Navy Captain (O6).
My hope for St. David’s is sustained growth for tomorrow while maintaining the diverse, friendly, open culture we are blessed to have today. I am honored and excited about the opportunity to serve St. David’s. My prayer is that I may faithfully serve our parish, using my experience and talent to help us to grow and prosper in fellowship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Junior Warden
My name is Marion Shelly Price, but, everyone calls me “Buz.” I currently serve as Jr. Warden on the Vestry. My wife, Kitty, and I moved to Ashburn from Dallas six years ago, to retire close to our daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons. We visited several Episcopal churches and found St. David’s to be the parish that was right for us. We became members of St. David’s three years ago, and regularly attend the 9 AM service.
Kitty and I have three adult children; our son living in Memphis is VP at Raymond James Financial; our son living in Tokyo teaches English at the Tokyo University of Science and Technology; and our daughter here in northern Virginia is a professional actor, teacher and mother of two sons, the youngest is currently enrolled at St. David’s preschool.
My wife and I have been confirmed Episcopalians for over 45 years. During that time, I have served in various capacities including: Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Venture in Mission Chair, Vestry member (2x), Jr. Warden, Stewardship Chair (St. John’s, Memphis); Usher, Vestry member (2x), Stewardship Chair, Jr. Warden, Sr. Warden (Church of The Holy Communion, Memphis), Board of Directors (St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Memphis).
Since joining St. David’s I have served as: Usher, Member of the Marketing Committee (2x), Member of The Brotherhood of St. Andrew (Vice Director).
Professional background: A senior advertising, public relations and marketing professional with over 45 years of experience in leadership positions with leading international agencies and corporations. Most recently I retired as COO of Javelin Marketing Group, Dallas, a division of Omnicom Group Worldwide. Having led the agency advertising and marketing teams for clients such as: AT&T, Mitsubishi, San Antonio Spurs, Domino’s Pizza, Bendix, Cotton Inc. and others. Served as volunteer mentor for returning wounded military veterans and was recognized as national “Mentor of the Quarter” by the American Corporate Partners national veterans mentoring organization.
Since “retiring” and moving to Virginia, I have continued to do marketing consulting for a limited number of clients.
Academic: BFA, University of Memphis; PDM, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Military Service: Active duty, U.S. Navy, Communications Officer, CIC and Anti-Submarine Helicopter Drone Pilot, U.S.S. Corry, DD-817. Flight Instructor, U.S. Navy Unmanned Aircraft Weapons and RECON Systems, Dam Neck, VA. Reserve duty: Commanding officer, Fleet Intelligence Rapid Support Team 1379; Area Commander, Naval Intelligence Area 8; Retired after 34 years active and reserve service as a U.S. Navy Captain (O6).
My hope for St. David’s is sustained growth for tomorrow while maintaining the diverse, friendly, open culture we are blessed to have today. I am honored and excited about the opportunity to serve St. David’s. My prayer is that I may faithfully serve our parish, using my experience and talent to help us to grow and prosper in fellowship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Tabatha Bragg
My name is Tabatha Bragg. I have been an educator for 26 years. I have worked for FCPS for the last 22 years as a World language teacher. I am as well the coordinator of Community Outreach at Westfield High School. I work with the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary to provide programming for senior internships and wellness events for our 10th graders. I hold a BSE in French, a MEd. from GMU in Leadership and Supervision in Education, and a post graduate degree in language instruction from UVA.
I am a mother of a 17 year old daughter, Keagan, and a 20 year old son, Mason. Both have been brought up at Saint David’s and have attended Reach and the youth group. I enjoy gardening, cooking and yoga. I served in the USMC for 8 years and participated in Operation Desert Storm.
At Saint David’s I am a member of the Daughter of the King, help with the flower guild and have taught Sunday School.
I was asked to run for the vestry by a member of Saint David’s. I see this as a calling if God is willing. I would be honored to serve where the Lord asks me. My goals for the Vestry are what is best for Saint David’s and the community at large.
My name is Tabatha Bragg. I have been an educator for 26 years. I have worked for FCPS for the last 22 years as a World language teacher. I am as well the coordinator of Community Outreach at Westfield High School. I work with the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary to provide programming for senior internships and wellness events for our 10th graders. I hold a BSE in French, a MEd. from GMU in Leadership and Supervision in Education, and a post graduate degree in language instruction from UVA.
I am a mother of a 17 year old daughter, Keagan, and a 20 year old son, Mason. Both have been brought up at Saint David’s and have attended Reach and the youth group. I enjoy gardening, cooking and yoga. I served in the USMC for 8 years and participated in Operation Desert Storm.
At Saint David’s I am a member of the Daughter of the King, help with the flower guild and have taught Sunday School.
I was asked to run for the vestry by a member of Saint David’s. I see this as a calling if God is willing. I would be honored to serve where the Lord asks me. My goals for the Vestry are what is best for Saint David’s and the community at large.
Chris Broadbent
My wife, Allison, and I have been attending St. David’s since 1996 and have three adult children that spent their formative years attending the church. For the past thirty years, I have owned and operated a large commercial electrical contracting company in the D.C. Metro area with my brother, Scott. I am blessed to have Allison and our grown children also working with us in the company. The success of the company has allowed us to give back to the community in many ways which I feel is very important.
As a longtime member of the church, I have been a part of, and have seen, many changes over the years. I am a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews and have served the church in various capacities. When I first started attending St. David’s, services were held in Mercer Hall, which now houses our pre-school. As word spread about the good things happening at the church, we were soon faced with the need to build a new church to accommodate our growth and allow for future growth. Father Stephen asked me to serve on the building committee for a new church building and I gladly accepted. We faced many obstacles in building what is now the space we worship in. The biggest challenge we faced was funding. The original design called for a much larger space that included some multipurpose rooms that would house various ministries. Unfortunately, funding did not allow for the original design and we had to cut back and build a building that met the most pressing need that we had at the time, which was space to worship.
Fast forward roughly twenty years, and the church is facing many of the same challenges that we faced in the late 90’s. We find ourselves in a position of needing more space to house our ministries and social gatherings, but we are constrained by the funds available to us. Last summer, I volunteered to serve on a building committee led by Mark Boyer that was formed to investigate the possibility of building a Parish Hall to accommodate our current needs and facilitate future growth. While it was determined that now may not be the optimal time to move forward, there were many positives that came out of the parish survey.
With the leadership of the Reverend Mary Kay and the current Vestry members, we are in good hands to tackle the challenges and opportunities that we face moving forward.
My wife, Allison, and I have been attending St. David’s since 1996 and have three adult children that spent their formative years attending the church. For the past thirty years, I have owned and operated a large commercial electrical contracting company in the D.C. Metro area with my brother, Scott. I am blessed to have Allison and our grown children also working with us in the company. The success of the company has allowed us to give back to the community in many ways which I feel is very important.
As a longtime member of the church, I have been a part of, and have seen, many changes over the years. I am a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews and have served the church in various capacities. When I first started attending St. David’s, services were held in Mercer Hall, which now houses our pre-school. As word spread about the good things happening at the church, we were soon faced with the need to build a new church to accommodate our growth and allow for future growth. Father Stephen asked me to serve on the building committee for a new church building and I gladly accepted. We faced many obstacles in building what is now the space we worship in. The biggest challenge we faced was funding. The original design called for a much larger space that included some multipurpose rooms that would house various ministries. Unfortunately, funding did not allow for the original design and we had to cut back and build a building that met the most pressing need that we had at the time, which was space to worship.
Fast forward roughly twenty years, and the church is facing many of the same challenges that we faced in the late 90’s. We find ourselves in a position of needing more space to house our ministries and social gatherings, but we are constrained by the funds available to us. Last summer, I volunteered to serve on a building committee led by Mark Boyer that was formed to investigate the possibility of building a Parish Hall to accommodate our current needs and facilitate future growth. While it was determined that now may not be the optimal time to move forward, there were many positives that came out of the parish survey.
With the leadership of the Reverend Mary Kay and the current Vestry members, we are in good hands to tackle the challenges and opportunities that we face moving forward.
Ken Courter
As a member of the vestry, I will work to ensure that St. David’s improves its financial footing while securing greater volunteer participation to ensure long-term success. I hope to provide assistance to the community through prayerfully considering opportunities, events and issues that may impact our faithful community. I yearn to take my relationship with God to a new level through participating in church leadership. I feel our family has benefited greatly from our membership in St. David’s and I feel called to give back using my experiences in strengths.
My work as a Realtor has shown me the diversity and growth of Loudoun County, Virginia. As a History/Psychology major I’ve learned the importance of the human element in the impact of the past on the future. In the past year, the Holy Spirit has inspired me to create opportunities to engage our resources and talents to help others in Loudoun County, VA. I was raised a Congregationalist and married a Roman Catholic. These disciplines of faith have inspired me to work to helping others to overcome social injustice and hardships.
In April 2016, I created the Ashburn Cares food drive. Loudoun Interfaith Relief received 6,000 pounds of food donations and over $20,000 in contributions. I recently accepted the Domestic Outreach position at St. David’s and currently the President Elect of the Ashburn Rotary.
Another volunteer calling has been to teach at the Loudoun Adult Detention Center in Leesburg. We are now creating a ministry to help those incarcerated to seek employment and improve their life skills.
Since graduating The George Washington University I’ve worked in publishing for nearly 40 years. This included national and local titles. My positions included the revenue of the business and traveled extensively. My current work is real estate with Keller Williams.
Recently elected as the President of the Ashburn Rotary in 2017 to 2018. I have held the position of Secretary and also schedule weekly speakers. I am also a member of the St. David’s Brotherhood of St. Andrews and Marketing Committee for the church. I am on the board of the Ronald McDonald House. Helped in building the current two properties in Washington, DC and at Inova Hospital in Fairfax.
On a more personal note, I am the father of four young men with families and three granddaughters. I have traveled extensively throughout the world. I’ve seen and appreciate the beauty of preserving and protecting our culture. Neighbors helping neighbors is a working model for our communities to help those less fortunate.
As a member of the vestry, I will work to ensure that St. David’s improves its financial footing while securing greater volunteer participation to ensure long-term success. I hope to provide assistance to the community through prayerfully considering opportunities, events and issues that may impact our faithful community. I yearn to take my relationship with God to a new level through participating in church leadership. I feel our family has benefited greatly from our membership in St. David’s and I feel called to give back using my experiences in strengths.
My work as a Realtor has shown me the diversity and growth of Loudoun County, Virginia. As a History/Psychology major I’ve learned the importance of the human element in the impact of the past on the future. In the past year, the Holy Spirit has inspired me to create opportunities to engage our resources and talents to help others in Loudoun County, VA. I was raised a Congregationalist and married a Roman Catholic. These disciplines of faith have inspired me to work to helping others to overcome social injustice and hardships.
In April 2016, I created the Ashburn Cares food drive. Loudoun Interfaith Relief received 6,000 pounds of food donations and over $20,000 in contributions. I recently accepted the Domestic Outreach position at St. David’s and currently the President Elect of the Ashburn Rotary.
Another volunteer calling has been to teach at the Loudoun Adult Detention Center in Leesburg. We are now creating a ministry to help those incarcerated to seek employment and improve their life skills.
Since graduating The George Washington University I’ve worked in publishing for nearly 40 years. This included national and local titles. My positions included the revenue of the business and traveled extensively. My current work is real estate with Keller Williams.
Recently elected as the President of the Ashburn Rotary in 2017 to 2018. I have held the position of Secretary and also schedule weekly speakers. I am also a member of the St. David’s Brotherhood of St. Andrews and Marketing Committee for the church. I am on the board of the Ronald McDonald House. Helped in building the current two properties in Washington, DC and at Inova Hospital in Fairfax.
On a more personal note, I am the father of four young men with families and three granddaughters. I have traveled extensively throughout the world. I’ve seen and appreciate the beauty of preserving and protecting our culture. Neighbors helping neighbors is a working model for our communities to help those less fortunate.
Dr. Kondeh Greaves, MD, FACOG
Dr. Greaves was born in Liberia where she spent her formative years as well as Zimbabwe, which greatly influenced her life and global view. Dr. Greaves received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine and Medical Technology from St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a graduate of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She completed an internship and residency in OB/GYN at both Emory University & Wayne State University, respectively. Dr. Greaves is a member of several professional organizations to include the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Greaves has done medical missions to Liberia and was instrumental in the formation of Project Liberia Ebola, which sent medical supplies to 25 medical facilities in Liberia during the 2014 Ebola outbreak. Currently she serves on the Bromley Mission Outreach committee of St. David’s Episcopal Church. She is a life long Episcopalian and was an acolyte until college. Kondeh is passionate about life and loves movies, traveling, cross fit training, music and volunteering for social causes. She is a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist in Northern Virginia where she resides with her family.
Dr. Greaves was born in Liberia where she spent her formative years as well as Zimbabwe, which greatly influenced her life and global view. Dr. Greaves received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine and Medical Technology from St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a graduate of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She completed an internship and residency in OB/GYN at both Emory University & Wayne State University, respectively. Dr. Greaves is a member of several professional organizations to include the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Greaves has done medical missions to Liberia and was instrumental in the formation of Project Liberia Ebola, which sent medical supplies to 25 medical facilities in Liberia during the 2014 Ebola outbreak. Currently she serves on the Bromley Mission Outreach committee of St. David’s Episcopal Church. She is a life long Episcopalian and was an acolyte until college. Kondeh is passionate about life and loves movies, traveling, cross fit training, music and volunteering for social causes. She is a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist in Northern Virginia where she resides with her family.
Conrad Jones
For the past 18+ years I have been blessed to be a member of St. David’s. Janie and I and our two sons moved to Ashburn in 1999 and knew we had found a new church home the first time we visited St. David’s (we were still holding worship in the preschool building back then!). It wasn’t long before Janie was called to be on staff as the Youth Leader, and I joined her team to revitalize the Youth program which has continued to flourish.
I’ve had the honor and pleasure to serve on our Vestry twice before. Our vestry is charged to be the business and spiritual leaders of our parish, and I pledge to fulfill that mission. Our community needs to see and hear how St. David’s transforms lives, not only of those who attend and serve here, but the lives we reach out to: The homeless, the poor, the sick, the elderly, the veterans, those with addictions, and of course those who are visiting us in their spiritual journey. We are a warm and inviting community of faith, and I have no doubt that people who experience worship with us and see and hear the excitement and energy in this place are pulled to be a part of it.
Besides my previous six years (two terms) on vestry, I have also had the privilege to serve as a Stewardship Chairman, Capital Campaign Co-Leader, Welcome Committee member, Marketing Team member, Communications Team member, Diocesan Council Delegate (twice), Missioner to REACH, Missioner to El Hogar (Honduras), Lay Eucharist Minister, Lay Reader and Chalice, and past Director and charter member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The one constant through all of those roles is my deep regard for the people of St. David’s. I love this church and I never hesitate asking others in my community and neighborhood if they don’t have a church to come experience St. David’s. I honestly believe that’s all it takes, to come through those doors one time and feel the love, warmth and bond that we all have…..it is transformational.
We have work to do in this place. We need a Parish Hall. We need to recognize our legacy by memorializing Belmont Chapel and Margaret Mercer. We need to do more in our community to help those in need. We need to continually educate on social issues which are causing divisiveness, hurt and anger in our country and world. We need to reach out to the 68% of Loudoun County’s population that don’t have a church home. We need to find ways to incorporate those who join us by helping find ministries they want to be a part of or start. We need to celebrate the beginning of a new Saturday night service and incorporate those attendees into all we do. We need to find creative ways to make St. David’s more visible within Loudoun County. And as a Vestry, we need to lead our congregation to do these things.
For the past 18+ years I have been blessed to be a member of St. David’s. Janie and I and our two sons moved to Ashburn in 1999 and knew we had found a new church home the first time we visited St. David’s (we were still holding worship in the preschool building back then!). It wasn’t long before Janie was called to be on staff as the Youth Leader, and I joined her team to revitalize the Youth program which has continued to flourish.
I’ve had the honor and pleasure to serve on our Vestry twice before. Our vestry is charged to be the business and spiritual leaders of our parish, and I pledge to fulfill that mission. Our community needs to see and hear how St. David’s transforms lives, not only of those who attend and serve here, but the lives we reach out to: The homeless, the poor, the sick, the elderly, the veterans, those with addictions, and of course those who are visiting us in their spiritual journey. We are a warm and inviting community of faith, and I have no doubt that people who experience worship with us and see and hear the excitement and energy in this place are pulled to be a part of it.
Besides my previous six years (two terms) on vestry, I have also had the privilege to serve as a Stewardship Chairman, Capital Campaign Co-Leader, Welcome Committee member, Marketing Team member, Communications Team member, Diocesan Council Delegate (twice), Missioner to REACH, Missioner to El Hogar (Honduras), Lay Eucharist Minister, Lay Reader and Chalice, and past Director and charter member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The one constant through all of those roles is my deep regard for the people of St. David’s. I love this church and I never hesitate asking others in my community and neighborhood if they don’t have a church to come experience St. David’s. I honestly believe that’s all it takes, to come through those doors one time and feel the love, warmth and bond that we all have…..it is transformational.
We have work to do in this place. We need a Parish Hall. We need to recognize our legacy by memorializing Belmont Chapel and Margaret Mercer. We need to do more in our community to help those in need. We need to continually educate on social issues which are causing divisiveness, hurt and anger in our country and world. We need to reach out to the 68% of Loudoun County’s population that don’t have a church home. We need to find ways to incorporate those who join us by helping find ministries they want to be a part of or start. We need to celebrate the beginning of a new Saturday night service and incorporate those attendees into all we do. We need to find creative ways to make St. David’s more visible within Loudoun County. And as a Vestry, we need to lead our congregation to do these things.
Mike Martino
I am Mike Martino and I am blessed to serve on the St. David’s Vestry. My wife Jeanette and I have been attending St. David’s since 1996 and we still remember that “rocky road to heaven” that ended at the door of this church. During the past 20-plus years we have witnessed the transformation of a mission church, meeting in a single room, to what we have today, an established faith community. Along the way we experienced the highs and lows over the years, but most of all it has been the people who have made St. David’s a caring and a warm community. I hope to have a part in preserving what is offered here for generations to follow.
I am originally from the Pittsburgh area and attended the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Pennsylvania where I received a Masters Degree in Organizational Dynamics. Recently, I retired after 40 years primarily in the railroad industry. I worked for two Federal agencies, a trade association, several railroads, and the Greatest Show on Earth (yes, I ran away and joined the circus). Throughout my career I held various positions and have been on two Boards of Directors for non-profit organizations. My experience on these Boards has given me insight into how to operate with a variable income stream. I would very much like the opportunity to share my experiences in support of St. David’s.
Growing up in a Catholic household, church was always a part of our life. Church was where you would meet your friends and other family members so it was just another part of life. My first year at VMI, cadets were required to attend church services every Sunday. Looking back I can now see that this requirement was integral in the development of one’s character. Unfortunately, today organized religion is not part of many people’s lives. We see empty pews where they were once filled and moral compasses have gone awry. It is my hope to have a role in bringing our covenant community to those who do not have a shared spiritual experience in their lives.
Over the years, I have supported various ministries at St. David’s, including the Restoring Eden Garden and the Flower Guild when they needed assistance.
Earlier, I mentioned that it has always been the people whom we have met through this community that have made St. David’s special. Many are close friends today. There was one friend who grew up in the Church of England and would relate that to be on the Vestry, where she grew up, you almost had to be born into that position. Though I do not possess direct linage to the Church of England, I am honored serve on this Vestry. I hope to be able to serve St. David’s in growing this church and promoting what this faith community has to offer to the people of Loudoun County.
I am Mike Martino and I am blessed to serve on the St. David’s Vestry. My wife Jeanette and I have been attending St. David’s since 1996 and we still remember that “rocky road to heaven” that ended at the door of this church. During the past 20-plus years we have witnessed the transformation of a mission church, meeting in a single room, to what we have today, an established faith community. Along the way we experienced the highs and lows over the years, but most of all it has been the people who have made St. David’s a caring and a warm community. I hope to have a part in preserving what is offered here for generations to follow.
I am originally from the Pittsburgh area and attended the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Pennsylvania where I received a Masters Degree in Organizational Dynamics. Recently, I retired after 40 years primarily in the railroad industry. I worked for two Federal agencies, a trade association, several railroads, and the Greatest Show on Earth (yes, I ran away and joined the circus). Throughout my career I held various positions and have been on two Boards of Directors for non-profit organizations. My experience on these Boards has given me insight into how to operate with a variable income stream. I would very much like the opportunity to share my experiences in support of St. David’s.
Growing up in a Catholic household, church was always a part of our life. Church was where you would meet your friends and other family members so it was just another part of life. My first year at VMI, cadets were required to attend church services every Sunday. Looking back I can now see that this requirement was integral in the development of one’s character. Unfortunately, today organized religion is not part of many people’s lives. We see empty pews where they were once filled and moral compasses have gone awry. It is my hope to have a role in bringing our covenant community to those who do not have a shared spiritual experience in their lives.
Over the years, I have supported various ministries at St. David’s, including the Restoring Eden Garden and the Flower Guild when they needed assistance.
Earlier, I mentioned that it has always been the people whom we have met through this community that have made St. David’s special. Many are close friends today. There was one friend who grew up in the Church of England and would relate that to be on the Vestry, where she grew up, you almost had to be born into that position. Though I do not possess direct linage to the Church of England, I am honored serve on this Vestry. I hope to be able to serve St. David’s in growing this church and promoting what this faith community has to offer to the people of Loudoun County.
Colgate Salomon
My name is Colgate Salomon. My wife Michelle and I have been members of Saint David’s since 2006, shortly after moving to Ashburn from London, England. After attending churches near Ashburn, we immediately found our home here at Saint David’s. Over the years since then, attachment to Saint David’s Church and our congregation has happily grown ever stronger. We are blessed with two adult children, who after college have moved on to start their own careers; Jessica in Denver and Will in the local area. Will was confirmed at Saint David’s and attended a REACH mission trip with me one summer.
Why do I want to serve on the Vestry? To give back for so much given to us. Our family has benefited enormously from the love, prayers, support, and generosity showered on us by the Saint David’s community. I would like to play a role on the Vestry in passing our blessings on to others in need. It will be a Vestry priority to further enrich the spiritual fellowship we all share by ensuring we continue to successfully plan growth and wisely manage resources and financial commitments, especially the Parish Hall Project. I want to continue the Vestry’s success in enabling our ministries in their community engagement. I am a member of our Brotherhood of Saint Andrew, helped develop our Saturday evening service, served on a REACH mission, work on church beautification projects, and occasionally serve as greeter, usher, reader, and assist with youth group meetings. I am a lifelong Episcopalian and learned as a young acolyte that faith guides us in our lives.
Right after graduating from Duke University, I began a 25-year career as a Naval Flight Officer in P-3C maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. Multiple operational assignments led to seven six-month long forward deployments in my squadrons. The long family separations and the deployed operational challenges we overcame carried me into a closer relationship with God and strengthened my faith.
As a young lieutenant between squadrons, I was an Assistant Professor at Tulane University teaching Naval Science courses, including mentoring, advising and counseling the college midshipmen in the Navy ROTC program. I later served as the Pacific fleet maritime patrol Operations Officer, including managing budgets for all seven USN Pacific-based P-3C squadrons. I later attended the Norwegian National Defense University in Oslo Norway as the U.S. exchange officer and served in a NATO assignment in London England as the NATO exercise coordinator and budget manager.
After retiring from active duty in the Navy, I remained in the Department of the Navy as a Strategic Planner and Program Director for international security cooperation programs, primarily aviation Foreign Military Sales (FMS). My principal role was preparing FMS proposals that met requirements of DOD, inter-agency technology transfer restrictions, export control oversight by Congress and State, and the capacity of our aviation industry, allies and partners. Responsible for USN aircraft participation in 11 international air shows, I also set, prepared, and engaged in over 100 air show business meetings between foreign dignitaries, aviation executives, and our Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for International Programs.
After earning a soccer coaching certificate in England and a national coaching license in the U.S., I became a Boys travel coach with Loudoun Soccer Club for 12 seasons. It was joyful community service and satisfying to be the only unpaid volunteer parent coach for a Loudoun team in the highest tier of the National Capital Soccer League. I loved developing the skills and mentoring the young men I was privileged to coach.
My name is Colgate Salomon. My wife Michelle and I have been members of Saint David’s since 2006, shortly after moving to Ashburn from London, England. After attending churches near Ashburn, we immediately found our home here at Saint David’s. Over the years since then, attachment to Saint David’s Church and our congregation has happily grown ever stronger. We are blessed with two adult children, who after college have moved on to start their own careers; Jessica in Denver and Will in the local area. Will was confirmed at Saint David’s and attended a REACH mission trip with me one summer.
Why do I want to serve on the Vestry? To give back for so much given to us. Our family has benefited enormously from the love, prayers, support, and generosity showered on us by the Saint David’s community. I would like to play a role on the Vestry in passing our blessings on to others in need. It will be a Vestry priority to further enrich the spiritual fellowship we all share by ensuring we continue to successfully plan growth and wisely manage resources and financial commitments, especially the Parish Hall Project. I want to continue the Vestry’s success in enabling our ministries in their community engagement. I am a member of our Brotherhood of Saint Andrew, helped develop our Saturday evening service, served on a REACH mission, work on church beautification projects, and occasionally serve as greeter, usher, reader, and assist with youth group meetings. I am a lifelong Episcopalian and learned as a young acolyte that faith guides us in our lives.
Right after graduating from Duke University, I began a 25-year career as a Naval Flight Officer in P-3C maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. Multiple operational assignments led to seven six-month long forward deployments in my squadrons. The long family separations and the deployed operational challenges we overcame carried me into a closer relationship with God and strengthened my faith.
As a young lieutenant between squadrons, I was an Assistant Professor at Tulane University teaching Naval Science courses, including mentoring, advising and counseling the college midshipmen in the Navy ROTC program. I later served as the Pacific fleet maritime patrol Operations Officer, including managing budgets for all seven USN Pacific-based P-3C squadrons. I later attended the Norwegian National Defense University in Oslo Norway as the U.S. exchange officer and served in a NATO assignment in London England as the NATO exercise coordinator and budget manager.
After retiring from active duty in the Navy, I remained in the Department of the Navy as a Strategic Planner and Program Director for international security cooperation programs, primarily aviation Foreign Military Sales (FMS). My principal role was preparing FMS proposals that met requirements of DOD, inter-agency technology transfer restrictions, export control oversight by Congress and State, and the capacity of our aviation industry, allies and partners. Responsible for USN aircraft participation in 11 international air shows, I also set, prepared, and engaged in over 100 air show business meetings between foreign dignitaries, aviation executives, and our Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for International Programs.
After earning a soccer coaching certificate in England and a national coaching license in the U.S., I became a Boys travel coach with Loudoun Soccer Club for 12 seasons. It was joyful community service and satisfying to be the only unpaid volunteer parent coach for a Loudoun team in the highest tier of the National Capital Soccer League. I loved developing the skills and mentoring the young men I was privileged to coach.
David Sheatsley
My wife, Josie, and I attended St. David’s for the first time on Easter Sunday 2017, thereby making us new comers. We both immediately knew we had found a new church home. We received the warmest welcome we had ever received among the Episcopal churches we have attended over the years. We also felt a dynamic from the clergy, congregants, and choir that was absolutely refreshing. Knowing that high Sunday’s may be somewhat atypical, we attended St. David’s the following Sunday and found the same characteristics we had witnessed the week before. We were hooked and let Mary Kay and others know that we had found a church home.
Since my r-r-retirement year before last (still hard to say), I have been trying to find an channel for people interaction and an ability to contribute in the many ways I can…something to get my creative juices flowing. I joined the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, which has been a blessing, never having had the opportunity to be part of a men’s group. BOSA has become an integral part of my spiritual journey. Prior to our last meeting, I was speaking with Brother Ken Coulter and during our brief talk I mentioned that I had been a vestry member in a previous life. He said that he wished he had known that, basically suggesting that he thought I would be a welcomed candidate for the upcoming vestry election. I took his comment to heart and wished that I had taken steps to allow my name to be placed with the extremely talented and prayerful group of candidates. Knowing the highs and lows of serving on a vestry, I asked for God’s guidance. God came through last Sunday, when the three candidates were presented for four openings. Without hesitation, I stood up and made it known to Rev. Mary Kay, the members of the vestry and congregants that I would gladly fill the fourth opening. I have rarely done this before and I know that God gave me not only the opportunity I was seeking, but also the strength to make such a public pronouncement.
Born in Tacoma, WA, and raised in Spokane and Oklahoma City, my parents moved the family to Northern Virginia in 1964, where I have stayed except for job moves to Los Angeles and Orlando. I received my strong church foundation at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City, the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. As such, it was a fairly high church with acolyte training almost comparable to a seminary course. We learned not only how to take the right actions, but also why. Oklahoma City is where I entered scouting and earned, along with my twin brother, the Eagle Scout award as well as scouting’s highest religious honor. We carried all of these as part of our relocation to Northern Virginia.
In general, my career can be best summed up as learning about populations and collecting data to understand what is taking place and why. I served as the demographer for Fairfax County back in the 70s and early 80s, estimating population growth and the widely changing characteristics of the population. A fortuitous job changed got me involved in the travel and tourism industry for the Commonwealth of Virginia, destination marketing organizations, the U.S. industry and then the private sector. I thrive on survey research and discerning trends and marketing insights based on these data. This is a specific skill I can bring to the vestry as St. David’s continues to evolve while ensuring that its core foundations remain strong. As an aside, I was hired by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island to conduct an analysis recommending which, if any, churches should be shuttered due largely to declining membership and pledging, resulting in an oversupply of churches. I also prepared and marketed a guide to church planning, which was an offshoot from my time on the vestry and treasurer at Christ Church, Charlottesville.
As a relative new comer, I have much to learn about St. David’s and the many populations it serves. I don’t pretend to have a grasp of the opportunities and challenges facing St. David’s in the short- and long-term. What I do know is the importance of St. David’s to the community, both inside and outside its walls. Given my previous vestry experience and ability to measure and discern trends, I hope to add an “empirical” aspect to the vestry and clergy to help in the decision-making process. I am excited about the proposed parish hall and, especially, the outdoor chapel. The architectural rendering reminds me of Shrine Mont, the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration and the cathedral of the Diocese of Virginia, located in Orkney Springs, VA. Josie and I first attended Shrine Mont when we were in high school and it remains one of my favorite places on this earth.
My wife, Josie, and I attended St. David’s for the first time on Easter Sunday 2017, thereby making us new comers. We both immediately knew we had found a new church home. We received the warmest welcome we had ever received among the Episcopal churches we have attended over the years. We also felt a dynamic from the clergy, congregants, and choir that was absolutely refreshing. Knowing that high Sunday’s may be somewhat atypical, we attended St. David’s the following Sunday and found the same characteristics we had witnessed the week before. We were hooked and let Mary Kay and others know that we had found a church home.
Since my r-r-retirement year before last (still hard to say), I have been trying to find an channel for people interaction and an ability to contribute in the many ways I can…something to get my creative juices flowing. I joined the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, which has been a blessing, never having had the opportunity to be part of a men’s group. BOSA has become an integral part of my spiritual journey. Prior to our last meeting, I was speaking with Brother Ken Coulter and during our brief talk I mentioned that I had been a vestry member in a previous life. He said that he wished he had known that, basically suggesting that he thought I would be a welcomed candidate for the upcoming vestry election. I took his comment to heart and wished that I had taken steps to allow my name to be placed with the extremely talented and prayerful group of candidates. Knowing the highs and lows of serving on a vestry, I asked for God’s guidance. God came through last Sunday, when the three candidates were presented for four openings. Without hesitation, I stood up and made it known to Rev. Mary Kay, the members of the vestry and congregants that I would gladly fill the fourth opening. I have rarely done this before and I know that God gave me not only the opportunity I was seeking, but also the strength to make such a public pronouncement.
Born in Tacoma, WA, and raised in Spokane and Oklahoma City, my parents moved the family to Northern Virginia in 1964, where I have stayed except for job moves to Los Angeles and Orlando. I received my strong church foundation at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City, the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. As such, it was a fairly high church with acolyte training almost comparable to a seminary course. We learned not only how to take the right actions, but also why. Oklahoma City is where I entered scouting and earned, along with my twin brother, the Eagle Scout award as well as scouting’s highest religious honor. We carried all of these as part of our relocation to Northern Virginia.
In general, my career can be best summed up as learning about populations and collecting data to understand what is taking place and why. I served as the demographer for Fairfax County back in the 70s and early 80s, estimating population growth and the widely changing characteristics of the population. A fortuitous job changed got me involved in the travel and tourism industry for the Commonwealth of Virginia, destination marketing organizations, the U.S. industry and then the private sector. I thrive on survey research and discerning trends and marketing insights based on these data. This is a specific skill I can bring to the vestry as St. David’s continues to evolve while ensuring that its core foundations remain strong. As an aside, I was hired by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island to conduct an analysis recommending which, if any, churches should be shuttered due largely to declining membership and pledging, resulting in an oversupply of churches. I also prepared and marketed a guide to church planning, which was an offshoot from my time on the vestry and treasurer at Christ Church, Charlottesville.
As a relative new comer, I have much to learn about St. David’s and the many populations it serves. I don’t pretend to have a grasp of the opportunities and challenges facing St. David’s in the short- and long-term. What I do know is the importance of St. David’s to the community, both inside and outside its walls. Given my previous vestry experience and ability to measure and discern trends, I hope to add an “empirical” aspect to the vestry and clergy to help in the decision-making process. I am excited about the proposed parish hall and, especially, the outdoor chapel. The architectural rendering reminds me of Shrine Mont, the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration and the cathedral of the Diocese of Virginia, located in Orkney Springs, VA. Josie and I first attended Shrine Mont when we were in high school and it remains one of my favorite places on this earth.
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