Spencer joined our St. Richard’s staff in October of 2018 after serving at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in San Antonio from 2008-17.  He grew up at St. John’s Episcopal in McAllen, Texas and remains involved in the Diocese of West Texas’ retreats such as Happening and Camp Capers. Spencer graduated with a B.A. in Pre-law Political Science degree from Southwest Texas (Texas State) in 2003 where he met the love of his life Wendy. They now have three girls, Jocelyn, Brynlee and Charlotte who keep them very busy.

Growing up in South Texas, he loves all things outdoors including deer hunting, fishing and football of course. He also loves spending time with the students, taking mission trips, meeting weekly, attending games and performances, and meeting up for coffee.

He felt deeply called to ministry at St. Richards after his family started attending St. Richard’s and is looking forward to what the Lord has in store for our ministry together!

Scott McNulty, the oldest of five children of a Presbyterian minister and housewife, grew up literally in the church, playing piano and organ by ear at the age of three, followed by formal piano lessons at age seven.  At age twelve he learned to play the carillon at a downtown Methodist church, sang the lead in the operetta Hansel and Gretel, and was captivated by a visit to an organ factory in Hagerstown, Maryland. He began his official university studies at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and finished his Bachelor degree (church music, choral conducting) at Concordia University at Austin. His Master’s degree in Organ Performance (sacred music emphasis) is from the University of Texas at Austin, working with Drs. Gerre and Judith Hancock.

The former Principal Organist at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, where he started the King’s Concert Music Series and directed the hand bell choir and contemporary choir, he was also previously organist at University Presbyterian Church and Coordinator of Chapel Music at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas. Scott has enjoyed teaching private piano and organ lessons for decades. As the Organist at First Presbyterian Church, Austin, he was the founder and coordinator of the St. Cecilia Music Series, and was instrumental in improving the historical tracker pipe organ dating from 1900. The former director of the Austin Children’s Choir Intermediate Choir, he has been a long-time member of St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin, and former Interim Co-Director of the Compline Choir, he was the Director of Music for over eleven years at the Marbridge Foundation, Manchaca, Texas, a private residential home for mentally challenged adults. 

Known in the Austin area for his improvisations, Mr. McNulty has toured and played recitals across the United States and Europe, and has lead workshops on hymnology, hymn playing, handbells, and youth choirs. A continuing education trip to France in 1998 included the opportunity to play at Chartres Cathedral, Notre Dame Paris, St. Eustache, and St. Clotilde. He is the past Dean of the Austin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, past President of the Austin Chapter of the Choristers Guild, and the Anglican Association of Musicians.

In his spare time, Scott collects antique Gregorian chant illuminated manuscripts, loves watching movies, and eating Texas barbeque.

Ron is an Air Force brat who was born in England when his dad was stationed there. His dad retired to Austin and Ron moved to Round Rock as soon as he graduated from UT. He has been coming to Saint Richard's since 1988 (23 years) and has held just about every job the church offers - Eucharistic Minister, lay reader, vestry, receipts treasurer, finance committee and usher. His current designation is church bookkeeper, so if you have any financial questions, let him know.

I grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota before moving to Round Rock in 1985 and started attending St. Richard’s in 1987. In 2006 Stephen Mueller and I were married, raising 5 kids and we now have a grand baby! I have worked for Wilton Brands as an Educational Marketing Manager for 25 years. I love to watercolor paint, sew, exercise, cook and spend time with family!

I participated in program leadership at St. Richard’s throughout my 29 years including Sunday school teacher, Community of Hope Lay Chaplain and training facilitator. I organized dinner club groups, participating and meeting so many wonderful people! In 2003 I helped establish the Richard Mourer Memorial Garden and was the fund raising chair for the labyrinth. I served as Pumpkin Patch chairperson and also organized the Fall Festival. I currently serve as a lector and chalice bearer and served as the Episcopal Church Women’s (ECW) president for 5 years. 

Most recently I served as a co-chair for the Growing with Grace Capital Campaign helping St. Richard’s prepare for the future! I am also co-chair for the 2017 Faith Alive Weekend scheduled for the last weekend in February. St. Richard’s is an amazing place to serve, raise a family and make lifelong friends! God has blessed me beyond measure and I am thankful to serve on our vestry.

I am a cradle Episcopalian. I was raised in an Episcopal church in Arlington, Virginia. I was an acolyte until college and served on Vestry twice after college including serving as Senior Warden and Junior Warden. In addition, I was Property Manager for more than ten years and Project Manager for design and construction of a large exterior renovation project of the church's entrances. We relocated to Round Rock 18 years ago for professional reasons. We initially joined St. Paul's Pflugerville where I served on the Bishop's Committee and as Bishop's Warden. We transferred to St. Richard's about 10 years ago. Professionally, I am a registered Professional Engineer and worked for the Federal Highway Administration as a Highway (Civil) Engineer, retiring in 2013 after 35 years of service. I now work part time for the Texas Division of Emergency Management doing storm damage assessments and other repair project design reviews around the State. I have been married to Susan for 21 years and are proud parents to a rescue fur baby.

Thomas (Tom) Cooper  grew up in Abilene, Texas as a member of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest.  He graduated from Cooper High School and later received an undergraduate degree from then-named West Texas State University in the Texas panhandle.   He studied for one year at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, Ca. before securing regular employment.  While in California, he met and married the love of his life and best friend, Lynne.  After a 40 year career, as a manager with a contract security company and human resources professional in several companies, Tom retired and returned to Texas to be near family.

As a lifetime member of the Episcopal Church, Tom served a number of times on vestries in two different parishes, including as junior and senior warden and has served as a diocesan alternate.  Tom served as a choir member for many years, acolyte master, lay reader, stewardship team leader, seminarian shepherding committee member and member of various ad hoc groups.  In addition, he served on rector search committees twice as well as associate rector and choir director search committees.

Denise and her husband, Rich Geraci have been deepening their faith at St. Richards since 2010, when they moved to the suburbs of Round Rock to start a family.  Denise Geraci grew up on a small farm in east Texas and later moved to Austin, where she obtained her business degree from St. Edwards University and spent almost a decade working in financial services.   After meeting her husband, Rich Geraci, they've spent the last 13 years owning and operating a small healthcare business together. Denise has recently stepped away from the family business to be a stay at home mom with their three young children, Lori, Jenna and Chris, and is excited to serve Christ's call in her life.

Hello and thank you for the honor of nomination to Vestry.

I am Rebecca Andersen, Becky. I have attended Saint Richards since 1987. In my time here I have served in many capacities including: One term on Vestry, twice alternate to council, three times delegate to Diocesan Council, usher, Sunday School teacher (Middle/High School) since 1989, Daughter Of the King, and president of DOK, also passionate pumpkin passer forever. In my professional life I have been selling restaurant equipment and supplies for Ace Mart Restaurant Supply for nearly 18 years. I am a widow, married to Max for 31 years. I am mother of Alexandra who is 21, in her Senior year at University of Arizona, and is presently studying in Moscow.

Glen was confirmed at St. Richard’s in 2014 after a journey that began with the Mennonites and led through the Baptists and Methodists. He was very active as a Baptist teaching Sunday School and serving as an elder. He is so grateful to be finally home here at Saint Richard’s. He has been active in The Brotherhood of St. Andrew and now serves as its director. He is also a Eucharistic Minister and has helped out at the Pumpkin Patch and Vacation Bible School.

Glen was born in Chicago, Illinois, finished high school in Colorado, went to college at Wheaton College in Illinois, and graduate school at Baylor University. He and his wife Melanie met in graduate school and have been married for forty-six years. They have three sons and thirteen grandchildren. Glen moved to Austin from The Woodlands after retiring from the faculty at Sam Houston State University and closing his psychology practice.