2026 Vestry Nominees
Below are the candidates we will vote to elect to serve a three year term on vestry at our annual meeting on Sunday, February 22. To submit any other nominations to our nominating committee, please email Mtr. Liz here.
Nominees to serve on vestry must be age 21 or older, a member in good standing, and be a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church.
Nominees to serve on vestry must be age 21 or older, a member in good standing, and be a confirmed or received member of the Episcopal Church.
Drake Arnone
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Drake Arnone was born and raised in Hammond, LA. He was baptized by his parents Joseph and Donna Arnone at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Drake attended college at Southeastern Louisiana University and has served as an environmental scientist and project manager at ELOS in Hammond since 2017. Drake and his wife Susan, and daughter Elizabeth currently attend Grace Memorial and look forward to growing in our Faith as we Journey through Life with the Grace Memorial Community.
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Leroy Bourgeois
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My name is Leroy Bourgeois, and I have been attending Grace Memorial Episcopal Church for almost four years. I moved from New Orleans to Hammond in the summer of 2022, and the warm welcome I received from the church led me to quickly become a member. During my time here, I served in various roles and committees, including as an usher and as a member of both the audit and budget committees.
I’m married to my husband, Harley, and we have two dogs, Axl & Hogan. During the week, I work as an accountant for nonprofit organizations. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, playing tabletop games, and cooking. I am a very positive and approachable person, so please feel free to introduce yourself if we haven’t met yet. |
