U.S. Priory Committees
2023
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
John Busterud, KStJ
Kathy Durdin, 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., CStJ, Chair
John Capps, MStJ
Katherine Capps, MStJ
Glenn Donaldson, MStJ
Rob Donaldson, CStJ
Ben Faucett, OStJ
Chivalry and Heraldry Committee
Assists the Genealogist with developing and executing the chivalric and heraldic activities of the Priory.
Jim Terzian, CStJ, Chair
Randolph Bell, CStJ
Dave Boven, Ph.D., OStJ
Donald Campbell, OStJ
Jack Enoch Jr., KStJ
Edward Ploysongsang, OStJ
Brian Ragen, KStJ
John Shannon, CStJ
Communications Committee
Review and approve Priory communications and publications, including the newsletter.
Daniel Reany, OStJ, Chair
Timothy Blair, OStJ
Dave Boven, Ph.D., OStJ
Bita Esmaeli, M.D., OStJ
Charles Mosteller, M.D., CStJ
Development Committee
Develop and maintain a comprehensive fundraising strategy that leverages internal and external resources aligned with the Priory's mission.
Thomas Cerruti, OStJ
Paul Coombs, MStJ
Doug Garson, OStJ
Mark LaRoe, KStJ
John Macaskill, CStJ
William Matthews, KStJ
Finance Committee
Develop new fiscal policies as needed; review proposed annual budget and make recommendations to Chapter.
John Macaskill, CStJ, Chair
Paul Cleveland, OStJ
Tieman “Skipper” Dippel Jr., OStJ
Marcia Mayo, DStJ
Victoria Sheffield, DStJ
Michael Yon, MStJ
Governance Committee
Oversees updates to Priory Bylaws to ensure compliance with Order Statutes and Regulations.
Maxey Roberts, CStJ, Chair
Richard Batchelder, Esq., OStJ
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
John Busterud, KStJ
Erwin Morrison, OStJ
Investment Committee
Management and oversight of investment portfolio.
John Macaskill, CStJ, Chair
Ann Daugherty, CStJ
Jack Enoch Jr., KStJ
Palmer Garson, CStJ
Ernest Steiner, OStJ
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.
Ben Faucett, OStJ, Chair
Barry Howard, MStJ
Jane Mermelstein, OStJ
Regional Membership Chairs
Muristan Committee
Assist in further developing the planned giving program.
Don Munford, OStJ, Chair
Kathryn Cox, DStJ
Glenn Davis, M.D., CStJ
Thomas Hyers, M.D., CStJ
John Macaskill, CStJ
Priory Honors and Awards Committee
Evaluate and determine nominations for appointment of new Members and promotions of current Members for approval by London.
Nigel Heath, KStJ, Chair
One Current Priory Member
One Independent Member
Priory Women's Forum
The purpose of the Priory Women's Forum is to inspire and create new conversations within the U.S. Priory to help provide a better understanding of the experiences of women across the Priory. The goal is to build the Forum into a community of best practices which fosters new solutions and ideas to support women's participation across the Priory and the Order.
Ellen LeCompte, CStJ, Co-Chair
The Rev'd Eleanor Ellsworth, OStJ, Co-Chair
Pro Fide Committee
The Order's Pro Fide Committee's primary focus remains "putting the saint back into the Order of St John."
The Rev’d Dr. Russell Levenson Jr., OStJ
Pro Hominum Committee
The Pro Hominum Committee focuses on the composition of the membership of the U.S. Priory. It serves to encourage a healthy diversity among the membership of the Order. The Committee’s focus upon the humanity—the people—of the U.S. Priory supports efforts to build a mosaic of Members to meet the future needs of the Priory, developing guidance and assistance to Regional chairs and Members in the nomination, retention and development of Members.
The Rev’d Eleanor Ellsworth, OStJ, Chair
Joye Blount, MStJ
Thomas Chu, OStJ
D. Francisco De La Pava, OStJ
The Rev'd Canon Christine Faulstich, MStJ
Regional Committee Coordinators
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.
Glenn Davis, M.D., CStJ, Co-Chair
The Rev'd David Goldberg, OStJ, Co-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.
Jim Terzian, CStJ, Chair
Andrew Brooks, KStJ
Ellen LeCompte, CStJ
LTC (Ret) Jeffrey Ritsick, CStJ
Jennifer St. Victor-de Pinho, MStJ
St John Volunteer Corps National Committee
Identify volunteer opportunities in which the talent and commitment of Priory members can be utilized to provide a wide range of services to the communities in which members live and work.
Butler Derrick, OStJ, Co-Chair
Jane Heath, CStJ, Co-Chair
Todd Ammermann, OStJ
Aaron Byrd, OStJ
Douglas Garson, OStJ
Alice Pidgeon, OStJ
LTC (Ret) Jeffrey Ritsick, CStJ
Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho, OStJ
Young Members Committee
Plans and executes programming and events for Younger Members (under 45 years old).
Dave Boven, Ph.D., OStJ, Co-Chair
Austin Spivey, MStJ, Co-Chair
Calvin Brooks, OStJ
Matthew Leddicotte, OStJ
Ecumenical Prayer Book Task Force
Oversees the assessment, development, and publishing of a prayer book for the Priory. Co-chaired by the Sub Prelate and Registrar.
Jim Terzian, CStJ, Chair
The Rev’d Dr. Russell Levenson Jr., OStJ
Paul Martin, CStJ
Margaret McLarty, OStJ
LCDR (Ret) Michael Quigley, MStJ
Brian Ragen, KStJ
The Rev'd Dr. Howell Sasser Jr., OStJ
Stephen Storen, CStJ
Memorial Customary Task Force
Oversees the development and publishing of a guide to funeral and memorial services for Members of the Priory. Co-chaired by representatives of the Sub-Prelate and Registrar.
The Rev'd Canon Carl Turner, OStJ, Co-Chair
The Rev'd Michael Sahdev, MStJ, Co-Chair
Margaret McLarty, OStJ
Don Munford, OStJ
LCDR (Ret) Michael Quigley, MStJ
Vic Brandt, KStJ, Advisor
The Rev’d Eleanor Ellsworth, OStJ, Advisor
Paul Martin, CStJ, Advisor
The Rev'd Dr. Howell Sasser Jr., OStJ, Advisor