Friendly Faces
Clergy
Rev'd Jordan Bishop
Rector
revjordan@gmail.com
Jordan's family is from deep Wyoming roots- from railroad workers, to cowboys, and schoolteachers. He has worked as a high school history teacher, non-profit director, and community organizer. Jordan and his spouse, Dakota, enjoy cycling, hiking, video games, and hanging out with their Airedale Terrier named Bosler (who often accompanies Jordan at the church office).
Rev'd Linda Hudson
Deacon
Linda is a retired Middle School Special Education teacher. She has been a member of Trinity since 1985 and was Ordained a Deacon in 2007. Her interests are in promoting opportunities to serve others in our community.
Staff
Ronalee Carr
Parish Administrator
office@trinitylander.org
Judy Sutt
Treasurer
Vestry Members
SHALINI FORBIS, SENIOR WARDEN
Shalini Forbis, MD, MPH is a cradle to grave Episcopalian who is currently a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lander and serves as a vestry member and Lector. Shalini recently became a Board member for the Episcopal Foundation in Wyoming. Her great-grandfather is Bishop V.S. Azariah, the first Indian Bishop in the Anglican Church. Her grandfather, George S.C. Azariah also was an Anglican priest and Dean of a theological seminary in South India.
Shalini has been a pediatrician in Lander, WY for 7 years.
In her free time, she spends time with her husband, Jeremy, and two children Savita and Divya. She enjoys reading, knitting, traveling, taking care of her orchids, dogs and chickens, and spending time in the mountains.
JERRY VENTERS
Jerry and his wife Cassy have been seasonal residents of Lander and attendees at Trinity since 2017. Jerry earned journalism and law degrees from the University of Missouri and was a newspaper reporter, Missouri Supreme Court information officer, lawyer and federal bankruptcy judge in his nearly-50 career years. Jerry and Cassy have two children and eight grandchildren.
BILL DAVEY
Bill is a Lander native. He enjoys all things outdoors. As a retired engineer, Bill brings a calm expertise to the Vestry.
FORREST PARKER
Forrest is a Lander native and a proud Veteran. He has a long history with Trinity and likes to give back. He brings a wealth of experience to the Vestry, and gives thoughtful input to the needs of Trinity. Forrest is very involved with the local American Legion Post.
KIM BROWN
Kim, who is originally from Kentucky, has lived in Wyoming since March of 2013. She brings fresh eyes to Vestry and uses her wisdom and humor to keep Trinity on track. Kim is an expert in all things horses and works full-time from home as a journalist in the equine industry. Kim also owns horses and cattle.
JEFF CONINE
Jeff has served on the Vestry at Trinity for one term in addition to his service on the Vestry and as Junior Warden at All Saints Episcopal in Loveland, Colorado. Jeff enjoys serving his church and community by volunteering for activities, especially filling food bags for school students in need, serving the Lander Community Meal, and being a Lector.
MATT GRAFF
Matt & his wife, Mary, moved here from Vermont in 2021 to be closer to their grandchildren. Matt received his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and was employed at IBM for 35 years. He enjoys hiking, biking, and XC skiing.