Member Voting Requirements
In order to participate by voting in the election of Vestry members, you must be a baptized member of Church of the Incarnation, eighteen (18) years of age or older, and in good standing. For the previous year, you must have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and faithful in working and praying and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God. (Canon 1.17.3) Members of the parish who meet these canonical requirements are entitled to vote.
Vestry Requirements
The Bylaws of the Parish, which conform with the Canons of the Diocese of Dallas, prescribe the conditions that must be met to be eligible for election to the Vestry: “Any confirmed communicant in good standing who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a financial contributor of record for one year before the election takes place is eligible to serve as a Vestry member.”
One condition requires further explanation:
A communicant, i.e. one who is confirmed and is formally on the rolls of Church of the Incarnation, must have established a record of giving that includes a pledge for the current calendar year.
The minimum requirements aside, members of the Vestry and candidates for this position of leadership must have demonstrated a strong commitment to be in Church every Sunday, Holy Days of Obligation, and other days of special devotion. The first and most solemn duty of a member of the Vestry is to lead by deed and example.
Candidates for Vestry 2025
Chris Harris
Biographical Info
Chris was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His undergrad was at SMU, with a BBA in Accounting and Finance. He also played on the golf team.
Chris has worked in Public Accounting, CPA certification Chief Financial Officer from 1988-2018 with real estate development and operating companies.
He is the founder and partner of a national real estate development company, and now serves as the Managing Director of Capital Markets for Walker & Dunlop.
Chris has been married to Katherine for 45 years. They have two married daughters and four grandchildren.
Area(s) of Service in Parish & Diocese
- Parish Usher Team #6;
- Chalice Bearer;
- Treasurer of the Vestry;
- Vestry member;
- Vestry nominating committee;
- Diocesan convention delegate for COTI;
- Diocesan Church Plant Committee (current).
Areas of Service in the Community
- The First Tee of Greater Dallas: Board Member and Marathon Participant
- SMU Life-After-Ball Program: Mentor for Student Athletes
- Folsom Institute for Real Estate at SMU: Advisory Board Member
- Austin Street Shelter: Volunteer
Amanda Schnetzer
Biographical Info
Amanda grew up in Louisiana. Amanda began attending the Episcopal Church during graduate school in Washington, DC. With her husband, David Schnetzer, she began attending Church of the Incarnation in 2004 and was confirmed and became a member in 2006. Amanda and David are the parents of Reagan, age 15, who is active in the youth group.
Previously, Amanda worked in the global arena and was part of the founding leadership team at the George W. Bush Institute, as well as with two globally recognized think tanks. She has held positions as a researcher and program director in the foreign and defense policy division and as director of studies. She holds degrees from Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University, and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Amanda currently serves as the co-founder of FirstThen, an early-stage technology startup that is developing family-centered digital therapeutics for pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a social impact leader and entrepreneur who has dedicated her professional life to empowering people and organizations to reach their full potential.
Area(s) of Service in Parish & Diocese
I-45 Sunday School Teacher (2 years); Roseland Thanksgiving Volunteer/Food Contributor (multiple years); Day of Service Volunteer (multiple years); 2024 Women's Retreat Planning Committee; Austin Street Center Meal Service Volunteer (active); Connection Ministry Lay Leader/Coordinator (active); Youth and Family Ministry Parent Servant Team (active); Chalice Bearer, Traditional Service (active)
Areas of Service in the Community
- Dallas Children's Theater, Board of Trustees (2021-present)
- MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage Accelerator, Advisory Board (2023-
- present)
- North Korea Freedom Scholarship, George W. Bush Presidential Center,
- Advisory Committee (2018-2022)
Jeff Shaw
Biographical Info
Jeff was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a BBA with a finance concentration from the University of Kentucky. He has been married to Holly for 45 years, and they have two sons: Taylor, 40 years old, with Cerebral Palsy and lives with Jeff and Holly; and Mason, 31 years old, who is a firefighter with the City of Garland. Jeff started his career with InterFirst Bank in Dallas in their Venture Capital Group. After five years, he joined a Commercial Real Estate firm as a partner and served as its CFO. After seven years he joined CBRE (the largest Real Estate Services firm in the world) in its Debt and Structured Finance Group. Jeff will be retiring this December as a Sr. Vice President after 32 years.
Area(s) of Service in Parish & Diocese
Usher; Chalice Bearer; Verger; Funeral Team; Lay Eucharistic Visitor (LEV); Server/Lector for Wednesday Healing service; and Mentor at North Dallas HS.
Areas of Service in the Community
- Austin Street Shelter,
- Founding member of The Young Real Estate Finance Club,
- Volunteered at Easter Seals of Dallas,
- Financial supporter for Connecting Point Park Cities (An adult dayhab for individuals with intellectual disabilities),
- Indian Guides,
- Coached numerous sports at the elementary and middle school level at the YMCA and Highland Park ISD,
- Member of the Dads Club at Highland Park ISD.
Lee Spencer
Biographical Information
Dr. Lee Spencer is married to Mary Cheney, and they have two girls (7th and 3rd grade).
Lee is a psychiatrist with a focus on addiction. In addition to his private psychiatry practice, Lee is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UTSW and Medical Director of the Addiction Intensive Outpatient Program.
Lee grew up in Mississippi and was trained at Tulane, Johns Hopkins, and UTSW.
He is a committed believer with a faithful worship, prayer, and study life.
Area(s) of Service in Parish & Diocese
Taught the marriage class several years; Helps with mental health referrals and treatment for the diocese and COTI.
Areas of Service in the Community
- Care Dallas, Board
- Another Solution INC, Board
- Nexus, Board (previous)
Adrienne Wooldrige
Biographical Info
Adrienne grew up in Richardson, Texas, and attended Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Richardson and Church of the Holy Nativity Episcopal in Plano. She attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, graduating with a double degree in History and Theatre in 1997. That same year, she married Paul Zachary Wooldridge at Church of the Incarnationin August 1997. Adrienne has worked for Macy’s in the executive training program, in public relations at BSMG Worldwide and Weber Shandwick Worldwide. She is the mother of three children, Sumner (21), Miles (19) and Oliver (15), all of whom have been baptized and confirmed at Church of the Incarnation.
Area(s) of Service in Parish & Diocese
Altar Guild (2015-present); Women’s Bible Study (2023-present). Altar GuildTeam 3 Captain (2018-2020); Vestry (2008-2011); Parish Committee on Vocations/PCOV for Ben Albritton (February 2012 - June 2012); PCOV for Steffanie Methvin (August 2010 – December 2010); BethlehemChapel/Kingdom Kids volunteer (2008-2012); Vacation Bible School, volunteer andsnack lead (2007-2011); Early Childhood Ministries Board/ECMB (2006-2009); ECMB president (2007-2008); Cookies with Saint Nicholas committee (2004-2005)
Areas of Service in the Community
- Meals on Wheels (2020-present) — drive a regular route to deliver meals to homebound elderly
- Young Men’s Service League (2020-2022, 2024-present) —volunteer in Dallas community with my sons Miles and Oliver at various local philanthropies, including Salvation Army
- YMSL Dallas, Secretary (2024-2025) —currently serve on the executive board
- National Charity League (2015-2021) –volunteered with my daughter Sumner at various local philanthropies in Dallas,including Dallas Children’s Theatre and Boys & Girls Club
- The Episcopal School of Dallas volunteer (2008-present) — room mom, division chair, Lower School Bingo Co-Chair, Fine Arts Network/FAN board member (2014-2019), FAN board president (2016-2017)
- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 577 (2022-present) merit badge counselor for mysons’ troop
- Junior League of Dallas (active member 2003-2014)
- Community Partners of Dallas (2003-2014) – volunteer shopper supplying the clothes closet for foster children in Dallas county