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Pat Bridgewater
I’m a fairly long-time member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. I joined in early 1992. I had just returned home to Richmond from a Navy tour in Panama, and I was looking for a new church. My mother’s friend from work, Dot Raabe had asked her if we might like to visit her church on Oregon Hill. We talked about it and decided to try it out. The minute I walked in the door, it was like coming home. I knew that this was going to be my new church home, and I haven’t looked back since. That being said, I am so honored to be considered for another term on the vestry. As some of you know, I served before from 2017 through 2019. During my second year on the vestry, I served as the Senior Warden. During this year we lost our beloved rector, Abbott Bailey, which followed a search for a new rector. We found one, Andrew Moore, who was able to join us as Priest-in-Charge in August 2018. Also, our excitement of that year didn’t stop there, as a tropical storm managed to flood much of our sanctuary and “blew” our stone cross off of the rooftop. The clean-up and repair was extensive, but we were back to worshiping in our beautiful sanctuary with new flooring in mid 2019. During my time in the vestry, I learned a lot and was very pleased with the things we accomplished. It was a great 3 years to be able to look back on. I’m looking forward to serving you for the next 3 years to come.
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Hank Selby
Hank and his wife Robin joined the St. Andrew’s family 15 years ago. After experiencing a rather disturbing exit from a previous parish, they were looking for a church home that was relatively drama-free and functional, and after visiting several other parishes, they knew that St. Andrew’s was going to be the right fit. “The St. Andrew’s family has done so much for me, especially with Robin’s illness and death, that when I was asked to be on the vestry, I decided that this was a time for me to give back some of the faithful kindnesses which I have received,” Hank says.
Hank has been a Richmonder since 1962. He graduated from The University of Richmond with a B.A. in religion, and retired in 2021 after 40+ years in international logistics and compliance, the last 15 of which were with Reynolds Consumer Products. Hank had been very involved with previous parishes, including serving multiple vestry terms, serving as junior warden, senior warden, and register, teaching Sunday school, playing guitar for services, and singing in the choir. He enjoys traveling in the US and abroad and performing original and cover music at various venues in the Richmond area. Hank looks forward to working with the clergy and vestry to meet both current challenges and future opportunities for St. Andrew’s.
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Jim Evans, Senior Warden
The first time I stepped through the doors of St. Andrew’s, it was the year 2000. The individual and collective warmth, friendliness and sincerity put me at ease immediately. In the two decades since that initial encounter, St. Andrew’s has anchored my faith journey and been a centerpiece of our family life.
Over the years, I have served as an usher, a Scripture reader, a chalice bearer, a member of the building and grounds committee and a two-time member of the St. Andrew’s vestry, including two stints as junior warden and one as senior warden. These experiences have all deepened by understanding of and commitment to our mission and the ministries that support God’s work in our parish. With Peyton’s arrival, we are blessed to have a vibrant leader with energy, enthusiasm, and vision. The love and caring she brings is palpable. Her presence has brought a renewed sense of excitement to our church family. I feel it in the pews, in the parish house and everywhere we congregate, don’t you? I look forward to walking this holy path of faith and service with you as we work together to sustain and grow St. Andrew’s rich legacy of transformational ministry.
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Dwight Johnson
I am a Richmond native. Baptized at St. Andrew’s as a child, I was blessed to grow up experiencing this amazing church. I am happy to be part of this congregation and help contribute to preserving this wonderful building. It is a privilege to have Saint Andrew’s as a lifelong home and I look forward to raising my own son in stewardship to St Andrew’s mission and service to the Richmond community.
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Steve Boschen, Register
Steve is a recent member of St Andrew's, having joined in 2021. He has formerly served on several vestries including twice as senior warden. He has also served on a finance committee and a worship committee. He served in his former church choir for 30 years and he has served as a paid singer in several Richmond church choirs in many denominations. Serving God in God's church is vital to his spiritual walk and he loves where he currently serves.
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Tracey Miles
Many of you know that music is my passion, and that I entered the doors of St. Andrew’s over 20 years ago simply looking for a place to sing. What I found was a community of love and inclusion that has supported me through many crucial life transitions. In addition to my 20+ years in the choir, I have served as chair of the Outreach Committee and participated in the searches for our current Director of Music, as well as our current Priest-In-Charge. I have also been serving on the Finance Committee since 2021. I am honored to continue to build and uplift the people and community of St. Andrew’s as a member of the vestry.
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Chris Catanzaro, Junior Warden
Chris and his partner, Patrick Hall, officially joined St. Andrew’s in 2014. Chris moved to Richmond in 2007 to join the faculty in the Department of Agriculture at Virginia State University. Due to his background in horticulture, he loves helping with the maintenance of our grounds. Chris has also been involved with ushering, Adult Formation, and serving as a lector. Chris is also participating in the Education for Ministry program. He believes that "St. Andrew’s has many faithful and passionate members who inspire me to do what I can to serve God, our members, and the greater community."
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Dale Holcomb, Treasurer
![]() We are so grateful to longtime member Dale Holcomb for filling in on our vestry! He will serve through the end of 2024. Dale also serves on our finance committee, altar guild, and landscaping committee.
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