Our Vestry
Jeanne Goff
Senior Warden
Jeanne Goff
My name is Jeanne Goff, married to David Goff, a member for 30+ years, and he is wholly responsible for my membership at Trinity Episcopal Church. I was born and raised in New Orleans and was a practicing Catholic, attended Catholic schools both elementary and high school. I married David in 2014 after dating for 3 years. We attended Trinity during our courtship and I fell in love with the people and the service. We were married in the church and have been active members ever since. I previously served on the Vestry and as Senior Warden (during Covid), I currently orchestrate the Easter Egg Hunt every year and the Pass High Awards reception. I am responsible for the Lay Service schedule and serve on the Altar Guild, Chalice Bearer and or Usher. I am honored and excited to be a part of the Vestry again as Senior Warden.
James Drennan
Junior warden
James Drennan
Tim Ladner has resigned from both vestry and junior warden positions to focus on other commitments. We express our deepest gratitude for your service, unwavering support, and the love you’ve shown to the vestry and Trinity Church. Your contributions have been invaluable to us.
James Drennan has been elected as Tim’s replacement as a vestry member and junior warden, effective April 29, 2025, through 2026. We welcome you back, James, and eagerly anticipate collaborating with you.
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Hap Crusel
“Hap” Crusel
I have spent many years on non profit boards and more managing a small business. I think I could make a positive contribution working on our vestry.
Dr. John B. Wagner
Dr. John B. Wagner
Trinity has been a part of my life off and on since my childhood. My father (who resides in New Orleans and still remains a member today) and his younger brother used to walk to this church as young boys in the 1930’s. My mother and oldest brother are buried in Live Oak Cemetery as I will be someday (no immediate plans!) along with my entire family. Having recently moved back from overseas, I can now enjoy coming to church on a regular basis as being in Trinity is like going back in time. The music with its wonderful old-time selections, the people with their warmth and comfort, and of course our wonderful candid and inspirational leader all make this a wonderful place to be on Sunday mornings.
Jeanne Devenport
Jeanne Devenport
I grew up in Trinity Episcopal church, confirmed by Father Hardin, and married my husband Rick at Trinity in 1981. Shortly after our marriage, we moved to Colorado for employment, followed by other career moves, taking us from Colorado to Oregon, California, Washington, Arizona and even into Mexico City, Mexico. In each move, we would find the local Episcopal church, solidifying our new home. The Episcopal church is a central part of our lives and conviction. I bring the knowledge of many churches around the country, as well as my strong love and devotion to Trinity, my Home. In addition, I've achieved success in my career in several industries, most especially Commercial Real Estate Investment Management, responsible for acquisitions, operations and dispositions of large commercial properties, analyzing each opportunity for expected returns and optimal disposition for maximum returns to the partners. This experience taught me the importance of not just taking care of today, but also the necessity of securing our future, not just for our children, but for their families as well. A life experience of worship and service in many Episcopal Churches, and the talents acquired in my career, will be focused in my service on the Vestry. This opportunity is an Honor to me, to serve our home Church, and each of you at Trinity.
Edward Weidlich
I was confirmed in the Episcopal Church at age thirteen while attending Salisbury School, an Episcopal boarding School in New England. After graduating from Salisbury, I attended Tulane University for the next seven years and received a B.A.in history and a J.D in law. After graduating from Salisbury, I took a sabbatical from the church that lasted thirteen years and returned to the church in 1975 when I joined Trinity Church, Pass Christian for my first installment as a communicant here. I was an 8:00 service attendee in those days as I am now. I served on the Trinity vestry in the early 1980’s and from 2019 to 2022. Due to family considerations my son, Travis and I left Trinity in 1990 for St Thomas Church, Diamondhead where Kyle Bennett had a youth program for my son. It was my intention to return to Trinity as soon as my son went off on his own. That took a while as he was a "late bloomer" and I am a procrastinator. So, I delayed my return to Trinity from St Thomas Church for twenty-eight years, rejoining Trinity Church in 2018. I am very happy to finally be back at Trinity Church.
I am a retired oil company lawyer, having specialized in maritime law and oil and gas law for my forty-four-year career. I am married to Beth Mestayer, a retired school teacher and Gulf Coast native, and we live in Bay St Louis. have two grown sons, Travis and Tyler. I am a member of the Board of Trustees of Kanuga Conference Center, an Episcopal center in Hendersonville North Carolina, and a member of the Board of St Georges College Jerusalem.
Diann Hightower
Diann Hightower was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Newcomb College. While in college she was confirmed in The Episcopal Church. She met her husband Bill in New Orleans and they were married in 1992.Bill and Diann began attending Trinity in early 2014 after moving back to the Gulf Coast. It was a time when the Reverend Liz Jones was the interim priest and Steve McNair was the senior warden. They were quickly assimilated into the Trinity community. She served on the vestry from 2015-17. Other activities include lector, chalice bearer, altar guild, and leader of the flower team. She thinks this is an exciting time for Trinity Episcopal church, especially the building of Trinity Hall. She is honored to be asked to serve on the vestry.
Bob McGraw
Robert Luther ( Bob) McGraw, Jr. was born January 23rd, 1958 in Savannah, GA to Robert Luther McGraw, Sr. & Jimmie Cooper McGraw. He graduated from Savannah Country Day School in 1976 & attended the Armstrong State College and Georgia Tech where he received a dual degree in mathematics and mechanical engineering. He worked for Micheline Tire in Greenville, SC, and then for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.While employed as a field engineer on the Richard Russell hydropower project in Elberton, GA, he met and married Cathy Belew. He was then transferred to Ft. Benning, and they lived in Buena Vista, GA for 8 years during which time their daughter Abigail was born. While in Buena Vista, Bob pursued a Masters of Mathematics Education at Columbus State University and became a math teacher at Tri-County High School there. In 1992, they moved to Rome, GA, and Bob taught at Armuchee High School, Darlington School, Pepperell High School, Floyd College, and Berry College. During this time, he attended Georgia State University, and in 1997, received his PhD in Mathematics Education. He retired in 2015 and they moved to Bay Saint Louis, joining their daughter, Abigail McGraw Hode, and her husband Brett Hode; soon thereafter, their grandson Michelle Hode was born. In his retirement, Bob has pursued various artistic endeavors, and stays busy during the Christmas season portraying Santa Claus. He also has one other daughter, McCall McGraw Pauli who is married to Lisa Pauli. They reside in Jackson, MO.
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