The Rev. Dr. James M. Pevehouse

Rector

Father James was born in Hayward, California and raised in both California and Oklahoma. He has a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Long Beach; a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary; a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Seminary of the Southwest; and a Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. He has served in ordained ministry at Good Shepherd, Terrell, TX; St. Mary’s, Bellville, TX; and St. Paul’s, Waco, TX. He has served in the Diocese of Texas as a member and then president of the Standing Committee. Currently, he serves in the Diocese of Texas as Dean of the Southeast Convocation and one of the clergy mentors/facilitators in the diocesan curate cohort training program. He also serves as President of the Alumni Committee at Seminary of the Southwest. While attending seminary in Austin, he met and married his wife, Brandy. Together they are the very proud parents of sons: William Douglas, Samuel Henry, & James Turner. The Pevehouses are grateful for God’s call to serve at St. Mark’s and look forward to many years of shared mission.

Favorites:
Vacation: The family cabin at Lake Kiowa, TX
Restaurant: Babe’s Chicken in the DFW metroplex and Tarahumara’s Mexican Café in Norman, OK.
Sport Teams: Oklahoma Sooners, Los Angeles Lakers, & New York Yankees
Books: Biographies and anything in Ignatian Spirituality
Past Times: Spending time with Brandy and the boys. We like going to the zoo and trying new things as a family.

David Howell

Sexton

The Rev. Keith Giblin

Priest Associate

Father Keith "came home" to St. Mark's in the summer of 2024 as a Priest Associate. He first attended our parish as a teen. "I remember how beautiful the church was. I remember how glorious the organ sounded. And I remember how friendly the congregation was. I sat up in the balcony and soaked it all in. The priest’s words touched my heart. I was baptized and confirmed in that beautiful church and spent the next several years worshipping in that holy place," Giblin wrote. Now, years, later, Father Keith feels called to his ministry in our midst. "I am honored to help lead a congregation that goes out into the world and does the work that God has given us to do."

A bi-vocational priest, Giblin also serves as the Jefferson County District Attorney. Giblin is a Beaumont native who attended French High School and worked shift work at the Goodyear Chemical Plant while attending Lamar University part-time. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics in 1986 and his jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law in 1989. After graduation from law school, Giblin was appointed as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.

The Rev. Tracie Middleton

Deacon



Deacon Tracie grew up in Grapevine, Texas. After completing a Bachelor’s at Austin College in Sherman, she moved to Vidor, and her aunt, Ruth Aubey, persistently invited her to visit St. Mark’s. She was confirmed in 2000, later attended the Iona School for Ministry, and was ordained in 2009. She served at St. John’s in Silsbee while completing her Master’s in English at Lamar. She moved again to the DFW area in 2011, where she served at St. Stephen’s, Hurst and Trinity, Fort Worth while working in communications. She is currently President of the Association for Episcopal Deacons. Tracie is delighted to be back in Beaumont, working for the Crisis Center of Southeast Texas, and serving at St. Mark’s.

Favorites:
Vacation: I like traveling to visit friends – anywhere
Restaurants: Mexican, Cajun, and Thai
Sport Teams: No specific teams, but I like soccer
Books: psychology-related topics, Harry Potter, and The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
Pastimes: reading, gardening (mainly weeding). I’d like to find a new non-contact sport

Jordan Williams

Organist and Choirmaster

Jordan is a Southeast Texas native with deep roots in our region. He graduated with honors from Trinity University in San Antonio where he double majored in communications and music. Jordan studied organ as a teen with St. Mark's Organist Emeritus Jerome Wells and feels incredibly blessed to be able to lead the music ministry here at St. Mark’s.

In addition to his music leadership here at St. Mark’s, Jordan is the Evening Anchor at 12News. His full-time work as a television journalist has led from San Antonio…to Midland…to Oklahoma City…to the Rio Grande Valley…to Western New York…and finally back to Beaumont.

Previously, Jordan was Organist and Choirmaster at St. Matthias’ Episcopal in East Aurora, a suburb of Buffalo.  Jordan serves on Board of Directors for The Symphony of Southeast Texas and The Press Club of Southeast Texas.

Favorites:
Vacation: Marfa, TX
Restaurant: Lupe Tortilla
Sports: Not one of Jordan’s strong suits, but he loves to hear the rest of the staff cheer on their favorite teams
Book: City of Light by Lauren Belfer
Past time: Shopping, Visiting Family, Eating at my favorite restaurants.

Lauren Johnsen

Director of Family Ministries

Lauren was born in Beaumont. She graduated from West Brook High School in 2001. From there she received her Pharmacy Technician certification and worked at Market Basket Pharmacy. During this time she met and married her husband, Chris, and became a stay at home mom to their children. Lauren and her family joined St. Mark’s in 2009. After years of volunteering with various events and children’s activities, she accepted the position on Children’s Ministry Director in 2015.

Favorites:
Vacation: Disney World and Las Vegas
Restaurant: Elena’s
Sports: Not much of a sports fan, Lauren does enjoy watching softball on occasion.
Book: Same Kind of Different As Me
Past time: Craft projects, attending concerts, road trips, and spending time with my family

Melody Jones

Parish Administrator

Melody was born and raised in Baytown, Texas. She graduated from Ross S. Sterling High School in 1986 and was a proud member of the Sterling Star Drill Team. Melody is an alumna of Lee College in Baytown, Texas and East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas. She is “Mom” to rescued dogs and cats and a proud Aunt of Tyson, Garrett, and Lorna.

Favorites:
Vacations: Walt Disney World and Hawaii
Restaurant: El Toro (Mexican), in Baytown, TX
Sports teams: Football – Sterling Rangers, Texas A&M Aggies, Dallas Cowboys
Books:  Gone With the Wind, mysteries, etc.
Past time: Crochet, travel, crafts, reading, watching football, and spending time with family, friends, and especially her dogs and cats.

Dana Brown

Financial Administrator

Dana was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1981 where she was a Cheerleader for the “Mighty Eagles” from Jr High through High School. She is “Mom” to daughters Kelsey and Hannah. She also has two stepdaughters, Hillary and Mallory, and has two grandsons, Matthew and Wyatt. She leads Praise and Worship in her church.

Favorites:
Food: Mexican and Chinese.
Past times: working puzzles, video games and spending time relaxing with nature.

Tim Conway

Sexton