Greg Syler was called as the rector of St. George’s in 2007 and serves our other campus, Ascension in Lexington Park. He received his Master of Divinity from the Divinity School at the University of Chicago and spent one year of Anglican Formation at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Greg serves the Diocese of Washington on several committees including as Dean of the Southern Maryland Region. He currently serves the community on several boards including Three Oaks, HOPE, and Feed St. Mary’s. A happy resident of St. Mary’s County, Greg lives with his family in the rectory in Valley Lee.

Marty Eldredge was called to serve as Deacon at Ascension & St. George’s in the fall of 2018, following her ordination. She has a passion for food-related ministries that look closely at hunger and food scarcity in the area. Deacon Marty has a love for our acolytes and lay liturgical leaders. She and her husband, Paul, were married in 1965, and together they raised 3 children in Illinois. They have 6 grandchildren. Marty and Paul moved to Southern Maryland 20 years ago. Among the many other things, they enjoy sailing together. Deacon Marty has a passion for training and riding horses.

Joan was ordained in the Diocese of Washington in September 2018. She has served in congregations in Prince George’s and Charles County before Resurrection Parish. She became an Episcopalian 30 years ago at Church of the Ascension where she served on many Lay Ministries. She has a Master’s Degree in Business and Interpersonal Communications, and retired from the Department of the Navy in 2008. Joan is an advocate of Palliative and Hospice Care and is a trained End-of-Life Doula. Joan and her husband, Ron have two daughters, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She resides in La Plata, MD.

Kimberly Robinson is Ascension & St. George’s Parish Administrator, seamlessly managing the ‘business side’ of our common life from the church office in Valley Lee. Originally from Michigan, Kimberly studied administrative technology and worked in the non-profit sector in Michigan and Kentucky before she and her family moved to St. Mary’s County.  She enjoys cooking, making homemade dog treats, weekend road trips, and volunteering.  

Janeen Shane recently moved to St. Mary’s County with her husband, David. She is originally from the Seattle area, where she grew up serving in ministry with her family. With a background in contemporary and gospel worship music, she is most passionate about creating music that makes room for diverse and inviting worship. From 2018-2021, Janeen lived in Istanbul and Antalya, Türkiye as a student. She learned Turkish and Farsi and worked fostering cross-cultural relationships. Janeen’s passion is for language and cultural acquisition. She received her BA in Linguistic/Cultural Anthropology, and is excited to pursue a career in ministry. Janeen feels blessed to join the Parish as a worship leader and joining the congregation in Spirit led worship.

Kevin Gardiner is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and the University of Phoenix, from which he holds degrees in Music Education and Education (Curriculum and Technology). He has taught high school band and orchestra, as well as elementary band and general music in Harford, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. In his free time he enjoys writing music and fiction.