Vestry

Tammy Murray

I view serving on vestry as an opportunity to give back to St. Michael's. I have previously served as a member on vestry and was also Senior Warden. My involvement in the life of the parish also includes Altar Guild, EfM and fundraising. I have facilitated and participated in team building activities and strategic planning over the years for St. Michael's. It would be an honor to serve St. Michael's vibrant congregation once again in this way.

Doug Davy

I am a long-time member of St. Michael’s and an active participant of several of our ministries. My wife, Mary, and I raised our two children here and St. Michael’s continues to be a vital institution in both our lives. I believe that serving others in church ministry is essential for personal and spiritual growth. Previous ministries have included ushering, stewardship, finance, and chairing the campus space renovation. I have also benefited from helping provide community dinners at St. Matthew’s Center and to feed unhoused people in the Winter Shelter program. This will be my third term on the Vestry. St. Michael’s has been an important part of the Carmichael and wider Sacramento communities for many years and will be for many more.

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Chris Chamness

I am blessed to be a lifelong Episcopalian and love what St. Michael's offers in religious services, educational ministries and community outreach. I am a retired military logistics officer with an MBA degree. As a practicing attorney at law, I advised small businesses and start-ups as well as starting my own small business in 1988. I served as a Vestry member from 2019 to 2021 as well as Stewardship Committee Chair and found the duties to be very fulfilling.

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Mary Kessler

I have a long relationship with St. Michael’s as our now-grown sons attended St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School. My husband, Michael, and I have participated in several St Michael’s ministries including Rise Against Hunger, Trunk or Treat, Halloween gift bags during the pandemic, Gifts from the Heart, Coffee Hour, and serving meals at St. Matthew’s Center and the Winter Shelter program, as well as volunteering in various school activities. I am a Project Management Professional working on a large project at CalSTRS. I enjoy gardening, cycling, travel and music.

Andrea LaMattina

I sing in the choir at the 10 a.m. service and have hosted coffee hour with the choir. I have also volunteered at the crab feed. I am excited to support the great works of the parish and to give back for the support I receive here. I want to be part of our evolution.

Rick Larkey

Rick was born and raised in Sacramento, in his youth went to St. Matthews, came to St. Michael’s in 1980. He is happily married to Inez and together they have six children and eight grandchildren ranging in age from 3 months to 26 years. Rick is committed to helping people find meaning careers and gainful employment especially in trade and technical occupations (dirty jobs). He has a AA from American River College, a BA from Sac State, and a MPA from the JFKSG Harvard.

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Pamela Lueders

I would like to be able to serve our church by providing guidance and support to the church and its outreach in the community. I have professional experience as a manager, event planning, teaching, outreach as well as a therapist. I also have past experience of volunteering with the church and serving as a Sunday School teacher.

Renee Pierce

I am a committed, active member in the St. Michael's community. I served as a leader in various capacities, including as Senior Warden at the height of the Pandemic and shutdowns. I demonstrated an ability to lead with a love of service and Evangelism in my time on Vestry, as well as on the Bishop Transition, Stewardship and Fundraising Committee's.

Jane Samuelson

The St. Michael’s community has been a part of my life for the last 10 years since 2012. I am an active participant of many of our worship, program and outreach ministries. I would like to help St. Michael’s continue to grow in service and would be honored to serve our community in this way.

Jan West

I’ve enjoyed attending church, singing in the choir, and getting to know the St. Michael’s family since April of 2017. I’m a life-long Episcopalian, confirmed in the church way back when they confirmed sixth graders! Can’t imagine I really knew what I was getting into at that time, but I’m proud to say I still love the Episcopalian way of things today. I’m so proud to have been nominated for the Vestry; just like in the sixth grade, I’m sure I have no idea what I’ve gotten myself into. Still, I’m sure I’ll love the way of things because what I have seen and experienced so far is so very wonderful. I want to help St. Michael’s grow. The past year has taught us all that the strength of community with faith and love is of paramount importance to all people, regardless of where they come from or how they got to the present moment. I am blessed to be able to use my skill set and my heart in the service of St. Michael’s.