Lay Elected Leadership

2025 Cathedral Chapter

The Cathedral Chapter is the elected governing board of St. James Cathedral. Its members provide a vision for our life together. They oversee resource development, staff, facilities, and finances in support of the mission of the Cathedral.

To reach members of the Cathedral Chapter, email Robert Black.


Wardens & Officers    

  • Susan Fickling, SENIOR WARDEN
  • Allen Moye, JUNIOR WARDEN
  • Erin Maus, CHANCELLOR
  • Paul Thompson, TREASURER
  • Elizabeth Wakefield-Connell, SECRETARY
  • Alan Gunn, INVESTMENT OFFICER

 
Cathedral Chapter Members

  • Lisa Ahmad
  • The Very Rev. Maurice Charles *
  • Phil Debush
  • John Fischer
  • Greg Gerber
  • Ryan Middlebook
  • Michelle Mitchell
  • Maria Price
  • Ann Ryba *
  • Keith Schmidt
  • The Rev. Dr. Eileen Shanley-Roberts *
  • Eric Weddle

  • * Diocesan Member of Cathedral Chapter

Other Governance Leaders

2025 Diocesan Convention Delegates

  • Susan Fickling
  • Allen Moye
  • Lance Sy

2025 Finance Commission Members    

  • George Culver, MEMBER
  • Susan Fickling, SENIOR WARDEN
  • Alan Gunn, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
  • Michael Paik, MEMBER
  • Paul Thompson, TREASURER
  • The Very Rev. Lisa Hackney-James, DEAN OF THE CATHEDRAL (ex-officio)
  • Canon Robert Black, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (ex-officio)
  • Christine Price, STAFF ACCOUNTANT (ex-officio)
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