U.S. Priory Committees
2022
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.
James Ziglar, OStJ, Chair
John Busterud, KStJ
Sharon Moore, 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.
Sharon Moore, OStJ, Chair
John Capps, MStJ
Katherine Capps, MStJ
Glenn Donaldson, MStJ
Rob Donaldson, CStJ
Ben Faucett, OStJ
Chivalry and Heraldry Committee
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
Sandy Knox-Johnston, CStJ
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.
Linda Ziglar, OStJ, Chair
Thomas Cerruti, OStJ
Paul Coombs, MStJ
Doug Garson, OStJ
Mark LaRoe, KStJ
John Macaskill, CStJ
William Matthews, KStJ
Victoria Sheffield, DStJ
Ecumenical Prayer Book Task Force
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
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
Leadership Retreat Committee
Connie Harriman, MStJ, Co-Chair
Erwin Morrison, OStJ, Co-Chair
Truman Bidwell Jr., CStJ
Matthew Dupee, Esq., KStJ
Jessie Knight, MStJ
Membership Committee
Jim Terzian, CStJ, Chair
Ben Faucett, OStJ
Barry Howard, MStJ
Regional Membership Chairs
Memorial Customary Task Force
Nate Hicks, OStJ, Co-Chair
Jonathan Roberts, OStJ, 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
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 Memebrs for approval by London.
Nigel Heath, KStJ, Chair
One Current Priory Member
One Independent Member
Pro Fide
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
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 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.
Andrew Brooks, KStJ, Chair
Service Medal Committee
Jim Terzian, CStJ, Chair
Andrew Brooks, KStJ
Jane Heath, CStJ
Ellen LeCompte, CStJ
LTC (Ret) Jeffrey Ritsick, CStJ
Strategic Planning Committee
Assists the Chapter with its responsibilities for the Priory's mission, vision and strategic direction.
Dennis Hensley, KStJ, Chair
Thomas Cerruti, OStJ
Paul Coombs, MStJ
Sharon Moore, OStJ
Bruce Spivey, M.D., KStJ
David Trebing, CStJ
Linda Ziglar, OStJ
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, Chair
Melanie Ethridge, CStJ
Douglas Garson, OStJ
Jane Heath, CStJ
Alice Pidgeon, OStJ
LTC (Ret) Jeffrey Ritsick, CStJ
Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho, OStJ
Young Members Committee
Gregory Goodrich, OStJ, Chair
Dave Boven, Ph.D., OStJ
Calvin Brooks, OStJ
Matthew Leddicotte, OStJ
Austin Spivey, MStJ