Convention Booklet 2025

106th Annual Convention

Marty Siebken, St. John’s, Waynesboro I am an active member of the congregation of St. John’s, Waynesboro. My family and I have been members since the early 1990’s, during which time I have served in many capacities from kitchen clean up to Senior Warden. At a diocesan level I have worked with the Youth Ministries Team, participated in work at Grace House and been a convention delegate for St. John’s. These activities have helped inform a well-rounded understanding of the workings of the Episcopal Church. This coupled with professional experiences in management and leadership has helped equip me to serve on the Disciplinary Board, and render fair and unbiased judgements in the unfortunate event they are needed. I would be honored to serve the Diocese of Southwest Virginia as a member of the Disciplinary Board.

Andrea Zirkle, St. Paul’s, Lynchburg I have been a member at St. Paul’s, Lynchburg, for almost 10 years. During that time, I have served as a choir member, lector, Vestry member, and chair of the Communications Committee. I currently serve as Vestry clerk and as a delegate to Convention. In my professional life, I worked for over 30 years as a paralegal in the private law firm sector and am currently engaged as the Ethics & Compliance Program Manager for an international company. My professional background lends itself particularly to the duties of a lay member of the Disciplinary Board and, if chosen, I would be honored to serve the diocese in this capacity.

Tom Copenhaver, St. Paul’s, Salem As a retired Navy Captain and career Judge Advocate; I have a background that has prepared me well to handle the complexities of disciplinary matters. Having processed many hundreds of sensitive personnel and disciplinary matters including Administrative Separations, Boards of Inquiry, and Special/General Courts Martial; I will ensure all cases are handled with respect for those involved and that a fair resolution is reached. Currently serving as St. Paul’s Parish Treasurer, Executive Committee Member and Endowment Board Member. Additionally, served as a Salem Museum Board Director and was Treasurer of the Glenvar Rotary Club. I am currently the Chairman of the Salem Board of Zoning Appeals. Wife Cathy and I live in the former St. Paul’s Rectory with our retired racing greyhounds. Fr. Bob Copenhaver is my father.

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