
Executive Council
The Executive Council implements the work of the Diocese between Conventions. The Executive Council includes: Bishop José (chair); 18 elected members serving 3-year terms (1 clergy and 1 lay person from every Deanery, and 6 at-large lay members); the Dean of the Cathedral of All Souls (ex-officio); the Chancellor of the Diocese; and the Treasurer of the Diocese. Up to six meetings are held annually, plus an overnight retreat in January. Elected members having served a full term shall be ineligible for reelection for a period of two years. Likewise, Deans of Deaneries are ineligible.
President of the Executive Council – The Rt. Rev. José A. McLoughlin, Bishop
Vice President of the Executive Council – Jann Mellman
At-Large Members: Sandra Smith (2024–2026), Jann Mellmann (2024–2026), Doug Orville (2025-2027), Stephen Eaton (2025-2027), Dr. Daniel Raiford (2026-2028), Ms. Kathy Wright (2026-2028)

The Rev. David McNair
St. John's, Asheville - 2026–2028
Sandy Rountree
St. James, Black Mountain - 2023–2025
ASHEVILLE DEANERY

The Rev. Logan Lovelace
St. Mary's St. Stephen's - 2024–2026
Mr. Steve Snyder
St. Alban's, Hickory - 2026–2028
FOOTHILLS DEANERY

MOUNTAIN DEANERY
The Rev. Perry Hildreth
Holy Communion - 2025–2027
Jean Harrison
St. Luke's, Boone - 2025-2027

HENDERSONVILLE DEANERY
The Rev. David Henson
St. James, Hendersonville - 2024-2026
Ms. Amy Cook
St. Paul's, Edneyville - 2025-2027

PIEDMONT DEANERY
The Rev. Ron Taylor
St. Peter by the Lake, Denver - 2026–2028
Ms. Sandra Miller Camp
St. Gabriel's, Rutherfordton - 2026–2028
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