2023 Vestry Slate

Vestry Slate for 2023

St. Peter’s is grateful to announce the candidates for election to the St. Peter's Vestry. Many names were submitted for consideration, and the Nominating Committee, utilizing the criteria for Vestry membership (linked below), and godly discernment, is pleased to present these four individuals to the parish to stand for election to the St. Peter’s Vestry.

  • Vanessa Zein-Eldin

  • Greg Summers

  • DeWitt Miller

  • Jim Maples

Please begin praying for each of them by name. We are thankful for their willingness to serve the Lord as leaders of our Cathedral.

Members of the Vestry whose terms are being completed are:

  • Johanna Money

  • Jeff Kottkamp

  • Budd Kneip

  • Jim Maples (elected by the Vestry to complete the term of Sam Ashoo)

We are thankful for each of these individuals and for their service and care of this cathedral as members of the Vestry.

The Nominating Committee members are:

Jeff Kottkamp, Chair (outgoing vestry member)
Sam Bennett, Immediate Past Jr. Warden
Cal Melton, Worship Committee Representative
Julie Dombroski, Outreach Committee Representative
Mark Trafton, Charles Simeon Institute Representative
Kathy Ciarlariello, Prayer Ministry Representative

2023 Vestry Slate

Vanessa Zein-Eldin

Vanessa and her husband David have been married for 33+ years and love being parents to two adult children. They have been members of St. Peter's since its founding in 2005. Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Fine Art at the University of North Texas and enjoyed a career in graphic design. She now finds joy in creating mosaics and teaching workshops in her Art Shed. Currently at St. Peter's, Vanessa serves as the Artisans Guild co-chair; leads a high school girls Engage Group; serves in the Parish Visitors Guild; is a delegate to Diocesan Synod; and participates in an Acts Group. She meets weekly with her accountability group; has co-facilitated Beth Moore studies at St. Peter's; and has participated in Bible Study Fellowship for many years.

Greg Summers

Greg grew up in Tallahassee and returned home several years ago after careers as an Air Force officer (23 years total, active and reserve combined, Lt. Colonel) and as an educator. He was a navigator and later taught political science at the United States Air Force Academy. That faculty experience was the bridge to working in civilian life at several private, church-affiliated schools as a teacher, Department Chair, Dean, and Head of School. At St. Peter’s, he is a Verger and Docent. Greg leads an Engage Group of middle school boys and previously led a 12th-grade group. He teaches Youth Confirmation, serves as Living History Coordinator for Family Bible School, and is a Lay Mentor for Charles Simeon Institute Summer Fellows. On the diocesan level, Greg is Chair-elect of the Dynamos Steering Committee.

Dewitt Miller

DeWitt is the President of Miller Glass Company. He has been a member of St. Peter’s since its founding in 2005. He has been active in an Acts Group and men’s ministry, serving as a men’s retreat co-chair. Additionally, he has served as a Verger, on the Search Committee for our Dean, and as a delegate to Diocesan Synod. He is married to Kathy and has two grown children and four grandchildren.

Jim Maples

Jim and Elizabeth were married 55 years ago, in St. John’s Episcopal Church, in Tallahassee. They have two adult sons and two grandchildren. Jim is semi-retired from a career as an executive in the building materials, manufacturing and distribution industry. He has been an active member of St. Peter’s since its founding in 2005. His involvement has included: Vestry, owner’s representative for the construction of the Cathedral, Acts 2:42 group, Men’s Bible study, usher, chair of the Men’s Mission Council, the Dean Search Committee, LEM-V, and volunteer in various mission outreach activities. Jim is currently serving his 10th year on the Board of Trustees of Trinity School for Ministry. 

Members in Good Standing are eligible to vote

Per the St. Peter’s Bylaws, Article I states that a Member in Good Standing is

  1. Baptized;

  2. Over 18 years of age;

  3. A member of the Church for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the vote or election;

  4. Free from ecclesiastical censure;

  5. Regular in his or her attendance at the Church’s services;

  6. A member who contributes his or her time, talents or treasure to the expenses or needs of the Church for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the vote or election; and

  7. Committed to the orthodox doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Church. Orthodox doctrine is defined as the Christian belief that is taught and established in Holy Scripture and stated in the confession of the Nicene and Apostles’ Creed.

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