Nominees

At this year’s convention, we will be electing representatives to several diocesan committees. The current nominees and their bios are below.

Nominations are open for the following positions:

Nominations and Elections

  • Board of Trustees - 1 Clergy, 1 Lay

  • Executive Council - 1 Lay (at large)

  • Disciplinary Board - 2 Clergy

  • General Convention - 4 Clergy, 4 Lay

  • Standing Committee - 1 Clergy, 1 Lay

  • Sewanee Board of Trustees - 1 Clergy

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Board of Trustees - Clergy Representatives

  • Jason Alexander

    Congregation where nominee is active: CONWAY, St. Peter’s

    Local church service: Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Conway. Previously served in parish ministry at Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock.

    Diocesan service: Served fifteen years as Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Arkansas. Member of Executive Council and other diocesan bodies. Led clergy transitions, ordination processes, Fresh Start, diocesan liturgies and conventions, and conflict mediation.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Worked with canons and transition ministers across The Episcopal Church. Participated in regional leadership and congregational development initiatives.

    Local community service: Supported parish partnerships and local outreach ministries while serving as Canon. Currently developing community engagement and outreach initiatives at St. Peter’s.

Board of Trustees - Lay Representatives

  • Rebecca Mason

    Congregation where nominee is active: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Holy Trinity

    Local church service:
    Becky has served on vestries at three parishes including St. Margaret's Little Rock and Holy Trinity, Hot Springs Village and in Kansas. Becky served as Sr. Warden twice in her tenure (s). Served on Stewardship committee, finance committee, hospitality committee and communications committee. Served as lector, usher, and greeter for various congregations. As a lifelong Episcopalian, Becky is an integral part of any congregation/diocese to which serves. It would be her honor to serve the church at the diocesan level.

    Diocesan service: Becky currently serves on the Camp Mitchell board and has been involved at many diocesan functions throughout her time in Arkansas. She was also active in the Diocese of Kansas when living there.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Becky's broader episcopal church service includes active participation in the national church as laity and dedication to the annual Good Friday offering campaign.

    Local community service:
    Becky is a very active member of any community to which she lives. She has served on various community service boards including: Animal Welfare League, PEO chapter, CR, Veterans activities including St. Francis House drives within the HSV community. She has also served on the Village Concert association board and an active member of Newcomers to Hot Springs Village.

Executive Council - Lay Representatives

  • Steve Petkoff

    Congregation where nominee is active: LITTLE ROCK, St. Mark’s

    Local church service:
    Served on Vestry at Saint Mark's, Little Rock. Was Junior Warden four times. Served as Stewardship Chair. Served as head usher for twenty years. Served as Mission and Ministry Chair. Served in various positions over the years working on Shrimp Boil.

    Diocesan service: Served for twelve years on St. Francis House board. Served as delegate to diocesan convention. Led a Cursillo team.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Founded and led "Men of the House," which included dinner, speaker and live auction to raise funds for St. Francis House at diocesan level for six years.

    Local community service: Habitat for Humanity

Disciplinary Board, Clergy Representatives

  • Brandon Haynes

    Congregation where nominee is active: BENTONVILLE, All Saints’

    Local church service: I serve at All Saints in Bentonville as Vicar.

    Diocesan service: I currently serve on the executive committee for the Diocese.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: I was invited to take part in a conflict de-escalation and resolution training offered by the national church.

    Local community service: I serve on the Mayor's Community Council and I work with One america Movement for community peace.

  • Rob Leacock

    Congregation where nominee is active: Little Rock, Episcopal Collegiate School

    Local church service: Head Chaplain at Episcopal Collegiate School

    Diocesan service: Has served on Standing Committee

General Convention - Clergy Representatives

  • Kate Alexander

    Congregation where nominee is active: LITTLE ROCK, Christ Church

    Local church service: Rector, Christ Church, Little Rock, 2018-present Associate Rector, Christ Church, Little Rock, 2007-2018

    Diocesan service: President, Standing Committee, 2013 and 2022 Member, Commission on Ministry, 2013-2019 Member, Board of Trustees, 2013-2019 Co-convener, Women's Clericus, 2011-2022 Member, Disciplinary Board of Review, 2013-2019 Mentor, Iona School for Ministry, 2013-2019

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Deputy to General Convention, 2021/2 and 2024 Instructor, VTS Lifelong Learning, Spring 2026 Member, Episcopal Church Foundation Fellows Advisory Council, 2005-07

    Local community service: Adjunct Instructor in Religious Studies, Hendrix College, 2019-present Member, Little Rock Downtown Pastors Association, 2018-present Member, Arkansas Women's Leadership Foundation, 2018-22 Member, Clergy for the Little Rock School District, 2016-18

  • Thomas Alexander

    Congregation where nominee is active: LITTLE ROCK, Trinity Cathedral

    Local church service: Curate, Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, AR (2024–present), Director of Music and Organist, St. Francis' Church, Rutherfordton, NC (2020–2021), Director of Communications, Christ Church, Little Rock, AR (2019–2021), Associate Organist and Choirmaster, Christ Church, Little Rock, AR (2018–2020), Interim Director of Music and Organist, St. Luke's Church, North Little Rock, AR (2017)

    Diocesan service:
    Chair, Committee on Resolutions (2026), Executive Council of the Diocese of Arkansas (2025–2028), Guest Instructor, Iona Collaborative of the Diocese of Arkansas (2024–present), Commission on Constitutions and Canons of the Diocese of Arkansas (2016–2019)

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church (2021–2024), Task Force on Indigenous Liturgy of the Episcopal Church (2022–2024), Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church (2015–2022), Deputy to the General Convention from the Diocese of Arkansas (2015, 2018, 2022), Executive Council of the Episcopal Church (2015–2022), Province VII Leadership Council (2015–2022), General Convention Legislative Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy, and Music (2015, 2018 Vice-Chair, 2022), General Convention Worship Planning Committee (2019–2022), Episcopal Youth Event Mission Planning Team (2013–2014)

    Local community service: Board of Directors of Camp Mitchell (2025–2028), Lay Professional Advocacy Committee of the Association of Anglican Musicians (2025–2026), Little Rock Downtown Pastors Association (2024–present), Editorial Board of the Journal for the Association of Anglican Musicians (2022–2025)

  • Bruce Bryant

    Congregation where nominee is active: MENA, Christ Church

    Local church service: Serves as deacon at Christ Church-Mena, with regular responsibilities in preaching, liturgical leadership, and pastoral care.. Assists with sacramental preparation and congregational life and supports small-church ministry with a focus on inclusion and spiritual growth. Recently completed formation for ordained life with service to St. Luke’s, St. Michael’s, St. Mark’s, St. Stephen’s, and Christ Church-Mena

    Diocesan service: Active participant in diocesan life through postulancy and ordination formation, clergy gatherings, and service across congregations as well as the curacy program. Provides liturgical support to smaller parishes and maintains collaborative relationships with diocesan leadership during the discernment and placement process. Seeking an opportunity here to be more involved in diocesan life.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Brings over twenty-five years of ministry experience across Christian traditions into the Episcopal Church, with a focus on preaching, formation, and justice-centered diaconal service. Committed to the church’s call to inclusion and practical discipleship.

    Local community service: Career educator with more than three decades in public education, serving as teacher and academic administrator and leader in schools across Arkansas. Deeply committed to mentoring young people and strengthening connections between church, school, and community. Brings experience in organizational leadership, collaboration, and advocacy for students and families as well as teachers. Service to various scholarship boards and committees throughout my career as well as a member and officer of professional organizations.

  • Peggy Cromwell

    Congregation where nominee is active: LITTLE ROCK, Trinity Cathedral

    Local church service:
    Priest for Pastoral Care Community of Hope

    Diocesan service: Director, School of Christian Studies Iona Dean Prior Committees: Commission on Ministry Executive Council Standing Committee

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Deputy - 81st General Convention, Louisville Evangelism & Future Church Committee Deputy - 80th General Convention, Baltimore. Small and Rural Church Task Force Prior committee service: Commission on Ministry; Executive Council; Standing Committee; ECW Board, Evangelism & Future Church Committee - 81st General Convention

    Local community service: Support food pantries in Maumelle

  • Marti Dalby

    Congregation where nominee is active: HEBER SPRINGS, St. Francis’

    Local church service:
    Rector at St Francis Episcopal Church - Heber Springs

    Diocesan service: Sewanee Board of Trustees (present) Camp Mitchell Board of Directors (present) Iona School Instructor (present) Pivot Program (present) State ECW Board - Chaplain and UTO Rep (past) Dean of the Central Convocation (past) Diocesan Board of Trustees (past)

    Broader Episcopal Church service:
    ECW Triennial (2006, 2009, 2024)

    Local community service: Margie's Haven House for Battered Women The Call Foster Children Program Outdoor Food Pantry

  • Mark Nabors

    Mark Nabors

    Congregation where nominee is active: HOT SPRINGS, St. Luke’s

    Local Church Service: Rector, St. Luke's, Hot Springs (2023-Present) Vicar, St. Alban's, Stuttgart, and St. Peter's, Tollville (2019-2023)

    Diocesan Service: Secretary of Convention and Executive Council (2022-Present) Commission on Ministry (2021-Present) Health Insurance Task Force (2025) Bishop Transition Committee (2023) Disciplinary Board (2023-2026) Executive Council (2020-2022) Dean of Southeast Convocation (2019-2022)

    Broader Episcopal Church service: General Convention Clergy Deputy (2022, 2024) Secretary, Committee on Agencies and Boards (General Convention 2024) Assistant Secretary, Committee on Agencies and Boards (General Convention 2022) Secretary, Province VII Provincial Council (2022-Present)

    Local community service: Member, Caring Place Board, Hot Springs (2024-Present) Secretary, Pocket Community Theatre Board, Hot Springs (2025-Present)

General Convention - Lay Representatives

  • Bay Greenhill

    Congregation where nominee is active: SILOAM SPRINGS, Grace Church

    Local church service: Bay has attended Grace Episcopal Church in Siloam Springs for almost 20 years and has worked there in various capacities for 18 years. She is currently the Lay Associate for Parish Engagement as well as the Director of Children and Youth Ministries. She serves in almost all roles within the church.

    Diocesan service: Bay has attended the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) with youth from the Diocese, was a deputy to General Convention, and was a member of the Standing Committee for a three-year term (during the election of Bishop Harmon). She has also worked closely with many of the Diocesan Staff throughout the years.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Bay attended EYE in 2023, was a deputy to General Convention in 2024, and is currently a Postulant in the Diocese of Arkansas. She is a first-year seminarian at Church Divinity of the Pacific (CDSP). She will graduate in the spring of 2029 with a Master's in Divinity.

    Local community service: Bay helps with the administration and distribution at the Baird Food Pantry and the Koeller Garden (ministries of Grace, Siloam Springs). She has also ministered to shut-ins, those in hospice, sick, or generally in need of prayers. She has helped individuals in need, and assisted with the annual clothing giveaway at Grace that supplies clothes and household items to those in the local community who are in need.

  • Brian Harmon

    Congregation where nominee is active: LITTLE ROCK, St. Michael’s

    Local church service: St. Michael's, Little Rock: -Parish Administrator -Choir -Lector -Lay Eucharistic Minister -Occasional Preacher -Former Vestry Member Holy Trinity, Hot Springs Village: -Financial Secretary

    Diocesan service: Delegate to Diocesan Convention (twice) Alternate to Diocesan Convention (once) Postulant for Holy Order

    Broader Episcopal Church service:
    First Year Seminarian, Church Divinity School of the Pacific

    Local community service:
    3rd Monday Meal Team, Our House Shelter, Little Rock

  • Marvin McLennon

    Congregation where nominee is active: LITTLE ROCK, Christ Church

    Local church service: Marvin has served as the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Arkansas for almost 10 years, the social media coordinator since 2021 and has served on the Racial Healing Task Force since 2022.

    Diocesan service:
    Marvin co-leads diocesan youth offerings like Arkansas Youth Event (AYE), the Diocesan Youth Leadership Council (DYLC) along with coordinating monthly meetings for youth ministers across from across the diocese. Marvin also attended the 81st General Convention in 2024 as a deputy and as a co-facilitator of the Young Adult Festival.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Marvin co-leads diocesan youth offerings like Arkansas Youth Event (AYE), the Diocesan Youth Leadership Council (DYLC) along with coordinating monthly meetings for youth ministers across from across the diocese. Marvin also attended the 81st General Convention in 2024 as a deputy and as a co-facilitator of the Young Adult Festival.

    Local community service:
    Marvin volunteers with The Interfaith Center of Little Rock

  • Melissa Simpson

    Congregation where nominee is active: RUSSELLVILLE, All Saints’

    Local church service: I have been a member of my sending parish since the fall of 2016 and am currently a junior seminarian at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. I was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church in 2017. Following that, I served on the vestry for two years, including time as junior warden. I was later hired full time to lead Christian Formation for children, youth, and young adults. In this role, I oversaw these formation programs as well as local evangelism efforts with our university and wider community, managed parish social media, and supported adult formation initiatives focused on dismantling racism. In addition, I served as a Eucharistic Minister and trained others for altar ministry.

    Diocesan service: I served with Executive Council from 2018 to 2021. I served with Camp Mitchell Board from 2021-2024 I was one of three adult chaperones to EYE in Baltimore in 2024 I was a lay deputy for General Convention in 2024 in Kentucky, serving on the US Social Justice Committee. I've helped on session staff with Dick Johnson Children's Camp from 2023-2025 I've volunteered with Arkansas Youth Event

    Local community service: I've volunteered with Food4Kids in Russellville, Russellville Community Market, and Circle of Friends - River Valley.

  • Rick Williams

    Congregation where nominee is active: PINE BLUFF, Grace Church

    Local church service: Communications Director Eucharist Minister Eucharist Visitor Parish Secretary

    Diocesan service:
    Served 2 terms on the Arkansas Executive Council Lay Delegate to the Arkansas Diocese Convention 2018, 2020, 2022

    Broader Episcopal Church service: National Convention House of Deputies 81st Convention- Louisville, Kentucky June 2024 National Convention House of Deputies 80th Convention- Baltimore, Maryland July 2022

    Local community service: Food Pantry Volunteer

Standing Committee - Clergy Representatives

  • Gregory Warren

    Congregation where nominee is active: RUSSELLVILLE, All Saints’

    Local church service: Camp Mitchell Camp and Retreat Center - Executive Director (2025) Currently providing supply work with All Saints' Russellville (and other churches as needed) St. Peter's Conway - Priest in Charge/Rector - 2018-2024

    Diocesan service: Camp Mitchell Camp and Retreat Center - Member of Board, Board Chair Executive Committee - 2021-2024 (Camp Mitchell Board Chair) Camp Mitchell Working Group (2021-2022)--restructure Camp's business model Keller Scholarship Committee Board of Trustees 2019-2022

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Reconciliation - Executive Director 2024-2025 Board of Seminary of the Southwest 2020 - Present. Chair of Beloved Community Subcommittee Episcopal Peace Fellowship - Palestine Justice Initiative National Convention Intern - 2018

    Local community service: Rotary Club - Initiative to provide Youth Football and Cheer to underserved Conway Community residents. Served as part of leadership board 2020-2024 Conway School Board liaison. Served as connection between the board and community during a time of increasing anxiety around Board direction. Helped develop strategies for engagement. AIDS Foundation Chicago - Served as board member and lead fundraiser for the organization's bespoke "Dance for Life" event. Horizons LGBT Center - Board member for upper midwest's preeminent service provider for LGBT+ youth, elderly, and community.

Standing Committee - Lay Representatives

  • Morgan Baker

    Congregation where nominee is active: MAGNOLIA, St. James’

    Local church service:

    - Altar server and acolyte

    - Church social media Presence - Worked with priest to create college ministry group at Southern Arkansas University

    Diocesan service: Attended discernment day retreat to engage with diocese and possibility of discernment. No further engagement yet.

    Broader Episcopal Church service: one at this time

    Local community service:
    - Founded theatre program at local rural high school serving 30 or so students creating productions, classes, attending conferences and extra curricular sub.

    - Contributing as Professor at Southern Arkansas University

Sewanee Board of Trustees - Clergy Representatives

  • Marti Dalby

    HEBER SPRINGS, St. Francis’

    Local church service: Rector of St. Francis Episcopal Church - Heber Springs

    Diocesan service: Sewanee Board of Trustees (present) Camp Mitchell Board of Directors (present) Iona School Instructor (present) Pivot Program (present) State ECW Board - Chaplain and UTO Rep (past) Executive Council (past) Dean of the Central Convocation (past) Diocesan Board of Trustees (past)

    Broader Episcopal Church service: ECW Triennial (2006, 2009, 2024)

    Local community service: Margie’s Haven House for Battered Women The Call Foster Children Program Outdoor Free Pantry

  • Charles Martin

    Congregation where nominee is active: FAYETTEVILLE, St. Paul’s

    Local church service: Associate Rector for Formation & Chaplain to St. Martin's University Center, St. Paul's, Fayetteville (2025- )

    Diocesan service: Consecration Committee for Bishop Kym Lucas (Diocese of Colorado, 2019)

    Broader Episcopal Church service: Council Member, Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Music Member, Association of Anglican Musicians

    Local community service: Council of Religious Organizations, University of Arkansas (2025- ) Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Church Music, Sewanee School of Theology (2024) Student Body President, Sewanee School of Theology (2023) Prior to ordination, worked in higher education