Our 2026 Vestry Nominee

Jack McHale

Jack has lived in Oregon Hill since 1997 and attended St. Andrew’s since 2017. He's a senior software developer based in Richmond, VA, currently serving as Principal Developer at Advance Auto Parts, where he leads engineering efforts, shapes technical strategy, and builds scalable systems that power real-world business solutions. Alongside his tech career, Jack is also the DJ/host of Where the Bears Sing on Richmond community radio station WRIR-LP 97.3 FM, sharing eclectic, guitar-rich, adventurous music to bring great tunes to early mornings and curious ears alike. Whether he's architecting software or curating playlists, he thrives on creativity, collaboration, and connecting with people. For the past two years, Jack has been active in our Saturday Shelter Lunches and in helping open the church on Sundays. He currently serves as an at-large member of the Finance Committee. Prior to that, he was on the vestry as Junior Warden and Senior Warden.

About Vestry Service

The vestry is the governing body of an Episcopal church. Its roles and responsibilities are outlined in the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, some of which are described below. St. Andrew’s is currently led by a vestry consisting of 8 members, including the parish priest, who serves as chair. New members are elected each year to serve a 3-year term. The treasurer provides financial oversight and guidance to the vestry but is not a voting member. The officers of the vestry include the senior warden, junior warden, and register. Vestries are considered full partners with their clergy in the leadership of the church.

Criteria for Vestry Eligibility:
• Individuals must be “confirmed adult communicants in good standing of the church”:
1. At least 16 years of age
2. A baptized person who has been confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church
3. Has received Holy Eucharist in this church at least three times during the preceding year
4. Has been faithful in corporate worship in this parish during the preceding year, except for good cause
5. Is known to the treasurer or rector to have made an identifiable financial contribution in support of the parish and its ministries during the preceding year

Expectations for Vestry Members at St. Andrew’s:
• Properly support the clergy and the programs of the church through service and stewardship
• Serve as a liaison to at least one standing ministry of the church
• Attend monthly vestry meetings on a regular basis
• Attend the annual vestry orientation retreat on a Saturday in February
• Participate regularly in Sunday worship, including serving as “Vestry Person of the Day,” in rotation, to assist the clergy, staff and other parishioners as needed
• Make an annual financial pledge to St. Andrew’s
• Make a commitment to follow Christ and grow spiritually, protect your wellness, and participate in the leadership of the parish

Nominations are closed

Thanks to our Nominating Committee [Chris Catanzaro, Chair; Pat Bridgewater; Belinda Brugh (at-large); and Hank Selby] for all of their work!