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

  • Elizabeth Crowe ~ Council President
  • Steve Kennedy ~ Treasurer
  • Dave Brucker ~ Vice President and Past President
  • Carolyn Quenneville ~ Founder and Past President
  • Linda Kindel ~ Immediate Past President
  • Tom Mittler ~ Past President and Spiritual Advisor
  • Jim Casey ~ Secretary and Webmaster

Open Council Positions:

  • 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
  • Chris Sullivan ~ Palestine
  • Paul Bertagna ~ Paris
  • Laura Kimpfbeck ~ Texarkana
  • Dwight Perez ~ Tyler
  • Grace Vierling ~ Tyler

Project Leaders

  • Brian Jones