U.S. Priory Committees

2026

Audit Committee

Assists Priory Chapter in its oversight responsibilities for financial management, the system and effectiveness of internal controls, the audit process and the Priory's processes and procedures for monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Cindy Jarboe, CStJ, Chair

Kathy Durdin, OStJ

Jim Penny, OStJ

Biography Committee

Assists the Priory Registrar, Leadership and Confrères by maintaining current professional and personal Confrères biographies in order to facilitate specific areas of talent and expertise within the Priory, facilitate and encourage more creative ways for Confrères to interact and form deeper relationships within the Priory and encourage the celebration of all Confrères by sharing stories and accomplishments in innovative ways.

Glenn Davis, M.D., KStJ, Chair

John Capps, OStJ

Katherine Capps, OStJ

Glenn Donaldson, MStJ

Rob Donaldson, CStJ

Communications Committee

Review and approve Priory communications and publications, including the newsletter.

Daniel Reany, OStJ, Chair

Bita Esmaeli, M.D., OStJ

Carol Hunter, OStJ

Steve Leland, OStJ

Charles Mosteller, M.D., KStJ

Finance Committee

Develop new fiscal policies as needed; review proposed annual budget and make recommendations to Chapter.

Paul Cleveland, OStJ, Chair

Tieman “Skipper” Dippel Jr., OStJ

Marcia Mayo, DStJ

Victoria Sheffield, DStJ

Governance Committee

Oversees updates to Priory Bylaws to ensure compliance with Order Statutes and Regulations.

Maxey Roberts, DStJ, Chair

Richard Batchelder, Esq., CStJ

Bruce Spivey, M.D., KStJ

Human Resources Committee

Oversees the HR function of the Priory and guides policies and plans related to compensation, benefits, and policies for employees including, but not limited to hiring, workplace policies, compensation, performance evaluation and grievances.

Cynthia Jarboe, CStJ, Chair

Erwin Morrison, CStJ

Investment Committee

Management and oversight of investment portfolio.

Paul Cleveland, OStJ, Chair

Ann Daugherty, CStJ

Jack Enoch Jr., KStJ

Palmer Garson, CStJ

Daniel Riley, KStJ

Membership Committee

Collects and makes available best practices for nominating prospective members and introducing new Members into the Priory. Made up of the Registrar, Priory membership leaders and Regional Membership Committee Chairs.

Bill Stafford, OStJ, Chair

Barry Howard, OStJ

Jane Mermelstein, CStJ

Regional Membership Chairs

Muristan Committee

Assist in further developing the planned giving program.

The Reverend Robert Grover Windsor, CStJ, Chair

Kathryn Cox, DStJ

Glenn Davis, M.D., KStJ

Thomas Hyers, M.D., CStJ

Tom Roedl, CStJ

Jennifer St. Victor- de Pinho, OStJ

Lavell Thompson, OStJ

Nominating Committee

Responsible for selecting, evaluating and nominating Chapter members, Officers and senior management positions.

Priory Honors and Awards Committee

Evaluate and determine nominations for appointment of new Members and promotions of current Members for approval by London.

John Macaskill, KStJ, Chair

Three Current Priory Members

One Independent Member

Pro Fide Committee

The Order's Pro Fide Committee's primary focus remains "putting the saint back into the Order of St John."

The Right Rev’d C. Andrew Doyle, OStJ

Regional Committee Coordinator

Responsible for coordinating Regional Committee chairs to ensure consistent operations and messaging across all Regions; periodically updates Regional Committee Handbook to reflect new policies and responsibilities.

Matthew S. Leddicotte, CStJ, Chair

Service Medal Committee

Oversees the rules and assessment of candidates for the Order’s Service Medal within the territory of the Priory. Service Medals and Bars are awarded by the Prior and Priory Honors and Awards Committee on behalf of the Order. Chaired by the Registrar.

LTC (Ret) Jeffrey Ritsick, CStJ, Chair

Randolph Bell, CStJ

Andrew Brooks, KStJ

Andrew Frank, OStJ

Barry Howard, OStJ

Jennifer St. Victor-de Pinho, OStJ

St John Volunteer Corps National Committee

Seeks to find improved and expanded ways in which the U.S. Priory supports the vulnerable in the communities in which its Members live and work. Evaluates proposed regional volunteer opportunities that utilize the talent and commitment of local Members.

Butler Derrick, CStJ, Co-Chair

Todd Ammermann, CStJ, Co-Chair

Aaron Byrd, OStJ

Douglas Garson, CStJ

Alice Pidgeon, CStJ

Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho, CStJ

Mia Marchand-Stafford, OStJ