Lay Elected Leadership

2026 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    

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

 
Cathedral Chapter Members

  • The Very Rev. Maurice Charles *
  • Phil Debush
  • Kevin Hampton
  • Christopher Melvin
  • Ryan Middlebook
  • Michele Mitchell
  • Kimberly Moreland
  • Maria Price
  • Keith Schmidt
  • The Rev. Dr. Eileen Shanley-Roberts *
  • Eric Weddle

  • * Diocesan Member of Cathedral Chapter

Other Governance Leaders

2026 Diocesan Convention Delegates

  • Allen Moye
  • Olivia Elliott
  • Jacob Perkins

2026 Finance Commission Members    

  • George Culver, MEMBER
  • Alan Gunn, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
  • Allen Moye, SENIOR WARDEN
  • 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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