The St. Vincent de Paul Council of East Texas exists to support local Conferences and members. Councils provide opportunities for developing community, sharing expertise, and keeping Conferences and members in touch with the Society as a whole. Councils help in the following areas, as needed: internal and external communication; formation and education; spirituality; reports; collaboration; outreach; advocacy; management of special works; and compliance with the Rule and good governance practices.
Executive Board
- Linda Kindel ~ Council President
- Dan Jager ~ Treasurer
- Carolyn Quennville ~ Founder and Past President
- Tom Mittler ~ Past President
- Dave Brucker ~ Past President
- Jim Casey ~ Secretary and Webmaster
Open Council Positions:
- Vice President
- Special Projects team
Please contact the Council President if you are interested in serving: svdpeasttexaspresident@gmail.com
Conference Presidents and Executive Directors
- Sally Forrest ~ Athens
- Roger Opiela ~ Jefferson
- Dave Brucker ~ Lindale
- Jerome Stavinoha ~ Longview – St. Mary
- Sandy Miers ~ Longview – St. Matthew
- Susan Leeper ~ Lufkin
- John Nolan ~ Palestine
- Paul Bertagna ~ Paris
- David Lashford ~ Texarkana
- Dwight Perez ~ Tyler
- Grace Vierling ~ Tyler
Project Leaders
- Brian Jones
- Elizabeth Crowe