2025 Report of the Nominating Committee

This is the slate of candidates to be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of St. George’s by the River.

Senior Warden – Joan Mercer

Joan Mercer, candidate for Senior Warden, has had the pleasure of serving as Paul Patton’s Junior Warden since 2023. Mercer, a member of St. George’s by the River for 35 years, is married to Henry Mercer III, a lifelong St. George’s parishioner. She is active with several local nonprofit groups, and is the mother of two grown children, four perfect grandchildren, and a crazy but lovable Corgi.

Junior Warden – Chuck Jones

Chuck comes to St. George’s with a creer in education. He was the Head of School at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School (Columbia, SC), the Provost and Middle School Director at Forsyth Country Day School (Lewisville/Winston-Salem, NC), a Dean, teacher, and dorm head at Episcopal High School(Alexandra, VA), and a member of the faculty at Delbarton School (Morristown, NJ).  Additionally, he has consulted in a few other schools, most notably with admissions at Rumson Country Day School (Rumson, NJ).  He even managed to squeeze in a stint as a summer associate at Morgan Stanley early in his career.  In addition, Chuck has coached multiple interscholastic sports and been involved in fine arts administration.  Yes, Chuck’s road has been a winding one, both within schools & nonprofits and up and down the east coast of the US!Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate of Education from the University of Virginia School of Education & Human Development, a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Teachers College (Columbia University), and a Bachelors degree in Religion from Princeton University.  He is a Professional Member of the Independant Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and has attended countless educational leadership and counseling workshops, held a number of professional educational licenses, and served in various alumni leadership roles at his alma maters.  Chuck has been involved in many non-profits over the years, having recently rejoined the Monmouth County Historical Association (and serves as its President) and Trinity Hall (he was a founding trustee) boards, while serving as a trustee at Mary’s Place by the Sea. Chuck is the immediate past President of the Rumson (NJ) Board of Education and the Two River Little League. Chuck lives on the New Jersey shore with his wife Shea. They have two children in college and the youngest is a high school sophomore; both miss volunteering for their kids’ out-of-school activities.

Vestry – One Year Unexpired Term

Stacy Izzo

Stacy Izzo has been a member of St. George’s-by-the-River since 2012, when she moved to Rumson with her husband and four sons.  As an active member of the St. George’s community, she has volunteered as a Sunday School teacher, and been involved with various ministries such as Family Promise and Lunch Break. Stacy has also served on the Rumson School Board and has held leadership positions throughout many Rumson and Rumson-Fair Haven PTO and Booster Club organizations.  She is excited to serve on the Vestry to help support the St. George’s community.

Vestry – Three Year Terms

Meg Bozzone

Meg Bozzone was born and raised in Ithaca, NY. She earned a B.A. from St. Lawrence University and an M.A. from Middlebury College. Meg is married to Michael Smigie and has two daughters. After a career as a magazine editor in New York City, she became a stay-at-home mom and later taught Spanish. Currently she teaches at Biotechnology High School and spends her summers in Spain. Meg has been a member of St. George’s since 2001 and serves as a lay eucharistic minister. 

Kathleen Kenney

I have been going to St. George’s by the River Church ever since my oldest son attended the Reach mission trip in 2010. I officially became Episcopalian in May of 2015. I am married, mother of three adult children and work as an event planner for Monmouth Conservation Foundation. I have enjoyed working with my fellow parishioners and volunteering for the different causes that St. George supports. I appreciate the sense of community that St. George’s offers and look forward to contributing in every way I can going forward.

Kristopher (Kris) Kraman

I was raised Episcopalian in a small, farming town in Central California. Growing up, my family was very active in the church and I have many fond memories of participating in church activities and youth groups. After high school, I attended Purdue University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, and later my MBA. Currently, I work for a supply chain company that manufactures and imports electronics. I live in Rumson with my wife Kara and our two children, Jack (14) and Ella (8), who attend school at Forrestdale and Deane Porter respectively. When I am not running the kids around to sports and other activities, I enjoy photography and woodworking. I look forward to getting more involved at St. Georges.More information coming.

Clerk of the Vestry – Coming Soon!

Treasurer- Margaret Raynor

Delegates to Diocesan Convention:

Appointed by Rector and Wardens