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Jason Anderson

Compline Choir Director

A man of diverse musical interests and talents, Dr. Jason Allen Anderson was appointed director of the Compline Choir in July 2009 and has been a member of the choir since 2004, singing baritone and countertenor. Dr. Anderson is equally at home on the stage and in the church as a performer, singer, conductor, organist, liturgist and composer. He hails from Franklin, Indiana, and is a graduate of Butler University (Indianapolis – B.M. in Music Education), Portland State University (Portland, … Read More

Elizabeth Antley

Early Childhood Music Teacher

Elizabeth Antley joined the Saint Mark’s staff as Climate Justice Coordinator & Cathedral Grant Writer in August of 2024. In March 2025 she began a new role as Early Childhood Music Teacher guiding the launch of an Early Childhood Music program offering classes for babies & toddlers (ages 0 to 3) and for preschoolers (ages 3–5), both with parent/caregiver participation. Elizabeth holds a Professional Certificate in Technical Writing from the University of Washington, specializing in grant writing, infographics, and brand … Read More

Marc Aubertin

Cathedral Subdean

Marc Aubertin joined the cathedral staff in January 2024 to serve in the new role of new part-time Interim Operational Improvement Coordinator. Beginning July 1, 2024, he took on the position of Subdean of Saint Mark’s Cathedral The role of subdean has deep roots in the Anglican tradition, and several cathedrals across the Episcopal Church and Church of England have subdeans today who guide the operational details of the cathedral while also interfacing with the broader community including vendors, contractors, … Read More

Wendy Claire Barrie

Canon for Intergenerational Ministries

Wendy has served more than 25 years in parish-based formation ministry in California, New York and Connecticut, and she has a wealth of experience with many curricula, including Godly Play and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Since March 2020, she has served as Acquisitions Editor and Christian Formation Specialist for Church Publishing, and recently guided the revision of the highly-regarded Journey to Adulthood curriculum. Wendy is a nationally-renowned speaker and teacher in the field of lifelong spiritual formation, and her … Read More

 Erik Bauer

Cathedral Archivist

Erik Bauer is the new Archivist for the Diocese of Olympia (replacing retiring archivist Diane Wells), as well as the new Saint Mark’s Cathedral Archivist. We are lucky that he will be working in the archives at Saint Mark’s one day every week, usually on Fridays. He is originally from the Chicago area, and lifelong White Sox fan. He completed a Bachelor of Special Studies in history and English from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He moved with his … Read More

Gregory Bloch

Director of Communications

Gregory Bloch first stepped through the doors of Saint Mark’s to attend Compline on Easter Sunday 2009. He and his partner began attending regularly in 2010, and were received/confirmed at the Easter Vigil, 2011. Greg sings in the Cathedral Choir, the Evensong Choir, and the Compline Choir. After working as an associate in the Cathedral Shop (2014–2019) and as Communications Assistant (2017–2019), he took over the role of Communications Director in February of 2019.

Gerry Boler

Buildings & Grounds Specialist

Gerry began as Saint Mark’s Buildings & Grounds Specialist on June 2, 2025, bringing a diverse professional background including experience in commercial building maintenance, marine and agricultural machinery parts fabrication, restoration and repair, as well as a variety of textile endeavors including upholstery. Gerry, a native Seattleite, is an active member of the community and enjoys doing volunteer work for the theater, performance art groups, and independent radio. He also loves alpine climbing and has climbed Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, … Read More

Micah Clark

On-site Cathedral Caretaker and Security Manager

It is with delight that we announce Micah Clark has accepted the position of On-site Cathedral Caretaker and Security Manager. They will reside on campus in the Leffler House apartment and devote their part-time work to ensuring the campus is safe and welcoming. This is a newly-created position that involves daily campus monitoring, parking management, nightly lock-up rounds, and security support when large groups gather on campus. Micah is a native of Tennessee and has eclectic work experience ranging from … Read More

Erik Donner

Cathedral Administrator

Erik began at Saint Mark’s in 2012 as Accounting Associate/Database Manager, and transitioned in 2014 to Executive Assistant to the Dean/Membership Support. In January 2023 he became Cathedral Administrator. A Seattle-area native, he has a B.A. in Political Science from Pacific Lutheran University. Erik was previously a manager in the banking industry. He and his wife Jenny joined Saint Mark’s and the Episcopal Church in 2009, and were married at the cathedral the same year.

Stephen Eddy

Buildings & Grounds Specialist

Stephen comes to Saint Mark’s with an accounting, payroll, and data processing background that includes diverse businesses such as truck sales and political campaigns. Stephen earned his accounting degree at Central Washington University. He was raised, and still lives, in Lynnwood. He is a lifelong Presbyterian, serving as a member of the Session (similar to Vestry), and is also a worship leader and musician in his congregation.

Alison Leary

Seminarian

Alison Leary joins the community of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral as part of her Masters of Divinity low-residency degree program at The General Theological Seminary in New York City. Named a postulant by The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel in 2022, her sending church is St. John the Baptist in West Seattle. She describes herself as a “boomerang Episcopalian” who was raised in the denomination but moved away from it for a period of time. On April 28, 2018, Alison renewed … Read More

Rebekah Gilmore

Associate Musician & Choir School Director, and Director of Youth Ministry

Rebekah joined the Saint Mark’s music staff in 2010 while also serving on the Saint James’ Cathedral music staff from 2008–2018. She has lead choral clinics with Chorister’s Guild, Augsburg Fortress, and PopUp Choir in Minnesota. As a freelance soprano, she performs regularly with professional choral and early music ensembles in the Northwest and can be heard on movie, TV, and video game soundtracks.  She is a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Hannah Hochkeppel

Interim Wedding and Funeral Coordinator

Hannah was elected to the Vestry in January 2025 In July 2025 she began serving as Interim Wedding and Funeral Coordinator.

Josh Judd-Herzfeldt

Communications Assistant

Josh Judd-Herzfeldt, along with his wife Caroline and their children, Gilbert and Imogene, has been part of the St. Mark’s community since 2018. Growing up as the son of two now-retired ELCA Lutheran pastors, Josh has a deep, lifelong connection to the church as a whole. His educational journey includes BAs in Religion and Music from Pacific Lutheran University, and an MA in Theology from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Currently, he serves as the full time Communication … Read More

Barbara Kelley

Senior Accountant

Barbara began as Senior Accountant on May 19, 2025, having previously served 17 years in non-profit organizations, including Seattle Girls’ School and Boyer Children’s Clinic. Her first career was in electrical engineering, but then she discovered her love of accounting in the engineering firm where she worked. Barbara has lived in Seattle for 40 years, has three grown children, and enjoys spending time with family and the outdoors. She can routinely be found riding bikes with her husband, Geoff. She is a … Read More

Michael Kleinschmidt

Canon for Cathedral Music

Before coming to Saint Mark’s, Michael served as Canon for Cathedral Music at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. He holds degrees from Eastman School of Music and Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. Michael is an accomplished organist, having played in recital across the world, including an All-Bach concert here on the Flentrop Organ in 2012. He also has a keen appreciation for the ministry of music in children, and serves on faculty of Royal School of Church Music summer courses.

Laura Loge

Music Series Coordinator

Laura Loge is a soprano, Nordic song and chamber music specialist, mom, urban chicken farmer, and native of Montana. Between earning degrees from St. Olaf College and the New England Conservatory of Music, she spent several years in Norway and Italy where she learned to love and embrace their cultures, languages, and foods. She has self-managed her career as a soprano soloist for nearly two decades, was the Artistic Director of the Mostly Nordic Chamber Music series when it was hosted by … Read More

Michael Perera

Interim Sound Technician

In addition to overseeing and operating our sound equipment at various liturgies, Michael works with staff to recruit, train and schedule volunteers to help expand this ministry.

David Poortinga

Interim Liturgical Assistant

David, a longtime volunteer with our liturgical ministries—including the Choir School and Taizé services, is joining the staff on a part-time basis as Interim Liturgical Assistant. In this role, he will focus on preparing for and coordinating the details of our Sunday morning liturgies.

John Stuntebeck

Associate Organist

John Stuntebeck served as Interim Organist of Saint Mark’s in January and February of 2015. In addition to being a talented solo organist, John is a liturgical organist whose improvisations and accompaniments to choral and congregational song are thoughtfully wrought and elegantly executed. John began his role at Saint Mark’s in September 2015.

Seth Thomsen

Livestream Coordinator & Media Specialist

Seth joined the cathedral staff in December 2025 as Livestream Coordinator and Media Specialist. Seth has served the past five years as director of livestreaming at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Queen Anne in Seattle, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in multi-track recording and audio engineering as well as film and visual media.

Jim Van Horn

Music Librarian & Scheduler

Jim Van Horn has attended recitals, concerts, workshops, and occasional services, at Saint Mark’s since the 1970s. Last year, after retiring from organist/choirmaster duties in various area parishes, he joined the Saint Mark’s Singers. As Music Librarian, Jim will manage the weekly flow of sheet music used by our choirs, and the general maintenance of Saint Mark’s large collection of choral music and its catalogue.

The Rev. Carol Westpfahl

Director of the Center for Spirituality and Action

The Rev. Carol Westpfahl is a native of Seattle, and first became acquainted with Saint Mark’s while a student at the University of Washington, when she would join other students at the Sunday evening Compline service. Carol was ordained as an Episcopal priest in 2001, sponsored by Saint Mark’s Cathedral. She holds a Master of Divinity from Church Divinity School of the Pacific, a Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality from Graduate Theological Union, and a Master of Business Administration … Read More