Executive Board
The Executive Board shall have charge of the development and prosecution of the work of the Church, subject to the provisions of the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese and to the direction of The Convention. It shall have the power and authority to implement and carry out the programs and policies adopted by The Convention and to act for The Convention between meetings thereof, except where the authority is reserved to the Standing Committee. The Bishop shall be the executive head of all such work, and the Board shall assist the Bishop in the administration thereof. (Canon 7.1)
Members of the Executive Board
Ex-officio with Vote
- President of the Board: The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth
- President of Standing Committee: The Very Rev. Holly Burris
- Secretary of the Diocese: Marsha Wade (St. James, Baton Rouge)
- Treasurer of the Diocese: Keith Crawford (Trinity Church, New Orleans)
Elected Members with Vote
Class of 2024-2027
- The Rev. Craig Dalferes (Grace Episcopal Church, St. Francisville)
- Marina Wilson (Christ Church, Slidell)
- Donald Leese (St. Patrick’s, Zachary)
Class of 2026-2069
- The Rev. Gina Brewster-Jenkins (Christ Episcopal Church, Covington)
- Lauren Anderson (St. Anna’s, New Orleans)
- Emily Duke (St. Andrew’s, New Orleans)
Appointed With Vote
Class of 2026-2029
- Julio Figueroa, Christ Church Cathedral
Ex-officio Without Vote
Chancellor
- Alex Breckinridge
Heads of Diocesan Schools & Chairs of School Boards
- Head of School, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge: Carrie Steakley
- School Board Chair, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge: Leah Duval
- Head of School, St. Martin’s: Whitney Samuel Drennan
- School Board Chair, St. Martin’s: Bruce Parkerson
Staff Support Without Vote
- Canon to the Ordinary: The Rev. Canon Morgan MacIntire
- Missioner for Congregational Vitality & Beloved Community: Tamika Gerhardt
- Diocesan Administrator: Chris Speed
