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He is second generation Basque on his father’s side, his grandfather Rodriguez having immigrated to the United States during the Spanish civil war. He attended Pennsylvania State University graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 1994, he earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

While working as a Sr. Systems Engineer for a large healthcare corporation, he was received into the Anglican Communion. Fr. Chris did his seminary work at Trinity Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While enrolled as a full-time student, he also worked as the Director of Information Technology for the seminary.

He and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, playing the guitar, reading (history and theology), and meeting new people.  Close this section.

Father Clawson, after ordination in Pittsburgh, in addition to being Rector of churches had at the same time been a Bible instructor in two Episcopal High Schools – one in Jacksonville, Florida and the other in Mobile, Alabama.

While Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mobile he was also Chaplain and board chairman of the largest Episcopal school in the country – St. Paul’s.

Father Clawson has also served on both the finance committee and the executive board of the Diocese of Southeast Florida as well as holding the position of Dean of the South Palm Beach Deanery while he was Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach for 21 years.

Father Clawson is married to the former Stacey Hanna and is the father of three grown children. He and Stacey have been active members of Trinity Church in Vero Beach since his retirement in 1998. Close this section.

A native of Detroit, Rev. Dirghalli received a BS degree from the University of Florida where he continued pursuing graduate studies. He received a M.Div. from the Episcopal Theological School in 1964 and also concentrated on Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard's graduate school. In 1976, he began Doctoral studies at Drew University School of Theology.

Earlier, Rev. Dirghalli worked professionally with Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity. Following ordination, in 1964, he served as chaplain for SUNY Cortland College, where he met his wife, and worked as Assistant to the Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Cortland, NY. He has always enjoyed an incredibly diverse and active life. In fact, even now, he is the Pastor at Grace Episcopal Church in Mexico, NY from late May through Christmas.

Fortunately, in deciding to seek a winter home, he and Kira chose Vero Beach. Of course, his winter home parish became Trinity, and we have been blessed to have a man with such talents and experience as a vital part of our community. Close this section.

Rev. Edmiston (or Alan as many of his Trinity friends call him) holds a B.S. degree from Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ and S.T.B. and M.Div. degrees from the Episcopal Divinity School in Philadelphia, PA. In his active clerical career which spanned over three decades, he served as Curate for Grace Church, Plainfield, New Jersey (1967-1970), Senior Curate for St. Peter's Church, Bay Shore, New York (1970-1982), and Rector for All Saints' Church, Bayside, New York (1982-1999).
 

Rev. Edmiston is canonically resident in the Diocese of Long Island, although he is licensed to officiate in the Diocese of Central Florida as well. Though he typically attends Trinity, he occasionally serves St. Elizabeth's, Sebastian, Florida. Since 2005, during Christmas, Easter, and for the month of August, he can be found serving at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, East Hampton, Long Island, New York. Close this section.

While in Austin, Jason served as a Chapel Organist and as Apprentice in Church Music at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. In 2005, he was awarded a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance from Portland State University. In addition, Jason sang baritone in the internationally-acclaimed PSU Chamber Choir. He was the Director of the PSU Men’s Chorus. While in Portland, Jason was Organist and Handbell director at Bethany Presbyterian Church and Minister of Music at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He remains an active member of the American Guild of Organists.

Thanks to a Fulbright grant, Jason lived in Munich, Germany, where he researched his Ph.D. dissertation on the German composer Werner Egk. Then, in December 2011, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Musicology from Florida State University.

He has been part of Trinity Episcopal Church's ministry team since August, 2010. In addition, Jason serves as Assistant Director of the Vero Beach Choral Society, a bass in the Atlantic Schola Cantorum choral ensemble, and a member of the Atlantic Ringers handbell ensemble. Close this section.

While going to school and after graduation, Kathy worked in the Human Resources department for a major software company for ten years.

Father Chris and Kathy have three wonderful girls. After staying home with their children for 12 years, Kathy began working as a Parish Administrator for an Episcopal Church while their family lived in New Jersey.

Kathy loves to go to spend time with her family, go to the girls' sporting events, to exercise and to teach kids about Jesus. Close this section.

Before joining the team at Trinity, she worked in retail and banking for many years.  Diane is married and has two sons of her own as well as two step-sons and one step-daughter.

Diane enjoys boating and camping with her family - which has grown to include the many wonderful people she's come to know during her service with Trinity Episcopal Church. Close this section.

Trinity campus is a "well-oiled machine" due to Frank’s dedication to our church and members.

Frank was born in New Jersey, served in the Navy, and moved to Vero Beach from Maryland. He is married with four children, one granddaughter, and two cats – Ben and Bob.

Frank likes to hunt, fish, and ride his motorcycle. He has a keen understanding of everything from mechanical systems to audio engineering, and his talents are a genuine blessing to our congregation. Close this section.

She was baptized as an infant at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in N. Plainfield, NJ.

Barbara is a 12-year veteran of the Board of her homeowners association, overseeing the community's landscaping. She is an active member of Trinity's Daughters of the King.

In her professional career with Security Pacific Bank, as Barbara was Project Manager for a 5,000 acre waterfront development in the New Orleans area - an assignment which spanned almost 2 decades. This work included building and operating an 18-hole golf club & tennis club; implementing water & sewer system and marina, as well as packaging parcels of real estate for sale all within strict environmental guidelines. Barbara served as School Board President for a new Catholic high school which was the result of a 4 year feasibility study.

Upon moving to Marathon, FL, Barbara served as Junior Warden at St. Colomba Episcopal Church for 7 years. Before retiring, she was an Assistant Designer at Spectrum Interiors. She is married to John and they have 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Close this section.