Meet Our Vestry

Rector's Warden

Executive Committee

Class of 2027

Charlie Merwin and his wife Ellen started coming to The Redeemer when they moved back to the East Coast from Chicago in 2019. They have two adult children who both live in New York. Prior to joining The Redeemer, Charlie served as a vestry member (and in other committee roles) at St Mark’s (Barrington, IL), St Peter’s (Morristown, NJ) and St Mary’s (Barnstable, MA). Currently Charlie is on The Stewardship Committee and enjoys both reading as a Lector and participating in Men’s Bible Study. Charlie grew up in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Ripon College in Ripon, WI. He and Ellen were married at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC in 1992 and lived in NC, MA, NJ and IL before settling in Rose Valley, PA to be near Ellen’s parents as well as their own children and grandchildren. Charlie was an officer in the US Army before a 25-year management career in financial services. After retiring from the brokerage field, he began writing but wound up becoming very busy as a management consultant, a role that he now does full time both in PA and NJ. In his free time he enjoys hiking, history and music.

Accounting Warden

Executive Committee

Class of 2027

Daniel Wesley grew up in Bryn Mawr and attended Church of the Redeemer as a youth, where he was confirmed in 1992. After graduating from Harriton High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree and a PhD in physics from Princeton University. With support from a Churchill Fellowship he also earned a Master’s degree in mathematics from Cambridge University. He went on to hold postdoctoral research fellowships in cosmology at Cambridge University and the University of Pennsylvania. He then left the academic world, and since 2010 he has worked at PDT Partners, a quantitative investment firm in New York City, where he is currently a Partner.

Daniel and his family returned to the Main Line in 2014 and rejoined The Redeemer community. His daughters Adele (12) and Beatrice (11) serve in the acolyte ministry and attend church school. Daniel serves on the Finance Committee and the Stewardship Committee, teaches Confirmation Class, and enjoys Lector duty. Outside of The Redeemer, Daniel is a member of the Board of the Winston Churchill Foundation. In his free time, you might find him rock climbing in the Shawangunks in upstate New York or otherwise enjoying the outdoors. He is an avid wine enthusiast and a lifetime book lover with an ever-expanding personal library.

Class of 2026

John Black was born in Bryn Mawr, raised in Radnor and was an active participant in the youth programs at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended The Haverford School, graduated from Lafayette College, and holds a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designation. John and his wife, Lisa were married in 1983, and today they have four grown children and six grandchildren.

John recently retired after completing a 45-year career in the insurance industry. Working for three global brokers—Aon, Sedgwick Group, and Willis Towers Watson—John served in a variety of roles. He was a former managing partner in Washington, DC; chief operating officer in Philadelphia, and a client executive for various international accounts. 

Following a move to Haverford, John and Lisa began attending The Redeemer in 2018. During their 13 years in Great Falls, VA, they worshiped at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, and following their return to the Main Line in 2005, at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne. In both parishes John served on the youth ministry and outreach committees. Since joining The Redeemer, John has been involved in the Christmas Village. As a life-long golfer, John plays frequently and today volunteers for the Golf Association of Philadelphia. He revels in his time at the beach and with his grandchildren.

Class of 2028

Jim Jordan is from Chester County, Pennsylvania and first joined the choir at Church of the Redeemer in 1997 when he was a student of Michael Stairs at the Haverford School. Since then, Jim has made a life in music and serves the parish as a staff singer, Music Committee member, Lay Reader, Acolyte and as a regular in the role of Caspar (frankincense) in the Christmas pageant. 

Since 2009 Jim has been a Music Teacher in the School District of Philadelphia and is the Fine Arts Department Chairperson at the Academy at Palumbo High School. He holds a BM in Double Bass performance, an MM in Music Education and a K-12 Principal certification. In addition to his work in education, Jim served as Executive Director of the American Composers Forum, and as Assistant Director of Development for the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. He is an avid reader and thoroughly enjoys camping, kayaking and fossil hunting. Jim resides in Wynnewood with his wife Vanessa, daughter Miya and four-legged friend Mei-Mei. 

Class of 2027

Hope Knight grew up in South Jersey before moving to Princeton, NJ in 1994 to begin her studies in Music Education and Vocal Performance at Westminster Choir College. After graduating in 1998, Hope took a teaching position at Burlington Township High School, where she taught choral studies and acting. In 2001, Hope went back to Westminster to pursue her Masters in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy, specifically to study with Ms. Zehava Gal. While in attendance, Hope happened upon an employment advertisement for an Alto Staff Singer at The Redeemer, applied, and got the job. She has been a member of The Redeemer music staff since October, 2001. In 2003, Hope took a teaching position in Moorestown, NJ. Since then, she has cultivated a rich music program that includes highly-capable choirs, engaging general music courses, and outstanding theater productions. Hope has been a guest conductor for several regional ensembles, including the SJCDA Junior High Chorus in 2019. Hope has served on the board of SJCDA in various capacities since 2007; she was also a Board Member at Large for the Greater South Jersey Chorus for a few years. Over the course of her tenure at The Redeemer, Hope had the great pleasure to serve as interim director on four different occasions. Serving The Redeemer community has been an enriching experience.

Class of 2028

Cheryl Masterman was born in Seattle, Washington and graduated in 1987 from Willamette University with a BM in Music Therapy. While living in Portland, Oregon, she practiced music therapy in gerontology with an emphasis on memory care.

Cheryl and her husband Andrew have been members of The Church of the Redeemer since 2012. Their three children: Zoë (24), Nick (22), and Ryan (19) all came up through the Redeemer choirs and served as Vergers. Cheryl has sung in the choir, and volunteered in numerous church activities, including the Garden Party Auction, the Redeemer Bazaar, Good Shepard Sunday School and Confirmation. She currently serves on the Community Support Committee. 

 Wherever Cheryl has found herself, she has sought out meaningful engagement with the church and has found the Episcopal Church to be a great source of support and community. She would be honored to represent her friends on the vestry at The Church of the Redeemer. 

Executive Committee

Class of 2028

Tiffany O’Neill currently serves as District Director to State Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Langhorne) where she leads a legislative team formulating policy on fraud/consumer protection, early childhood education, and workforce development issues. Tiffany started her career with Congressman, then Governor, Tom Ridge where she served first as his scheduler and then in his economic development and trade policy office. 

During Tiffany’s eight-year tenure as a Lower Merion Township Commissioner, she served in a number of public policy positions, overseeing legislation governing stormwater management, urban blight and the use of personal fireworks, while proving herself to be a local leader willing to reach across the political aisle to prioritize community improvement. 

Tiffany is the founder and board member of Friends of the Harriton Preserve.

She also serves as a Board Member of the Rosemont-Villanova Civic Association. 

A member of Redeemer for over 15 years, Tiffany is married with three children, Phillip (23), Jeffrey (21), and William (11). They reside in Bryn Mawr. 

Executive Committee

Class of 2026

Lisa Raymond grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, where she attended The Princeton Day School and was baptized at All Saints’ Church in Princeton. She is a graduate of Harvard College and majored in East Asian History, with a concentration in Chinese history and the study of Mandarin. She met her husband, Doug, there and upon graduating they moved to the Philadelphia area. Lisa worked first as a book editor at Lea & Febiger in Philadelphia, a publisher of medical textbooks. She then worked for several years in the Development Office at Friends’ Central School, as the Director of Publications and Public Relations. Lisa and Doug have been members of The Redeemer for nearly 25 years, and The Redeemer was Doug’s childhood church. They raised their children, Peter, Alexander, and Louisa, now grown, in The Redeemer community, and all three were active participants in church life, serving as acolytes, singing in the youth choir, and attending youth group. At The Redeemer Lisa has been a longtime member of the Pastoral Care Committee and volunteered for many years at the Christmas Bazaar, as well as at The Blankenberg School library and art program in West Philadelphia. She particularly enjoys the “Women Exploring Scripture” bible study. She has been actively involved at The Shipley School and served there as a trustee. In addition to spending time with her family, including three grandchildren, Lisa enjoys traveling, hiking, and somewhat obsessive bird watching.

Class of 2026

Edwin “Win” Shafer has been a member at Redeemer since he married his wife, Cannie, a lifelong member at Redeemer, in 1981. Together they raised their now-grown children: Francie (NYC) and Blake (Seattle) at Redeemer. Win sang in the Redeemer Choir and is a member of an acapella group Vocal Motive. He is a graduate of Kent School in Kent, CT, and The University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree and certification in counseling from Villanova University. He grew up at Camp Susquehannock, founded by his grandfather, and served as the director for 25 years. Meanwhile Win taught Science at Episcopal Academy for 38 years, coaching Varsity Golf, Ice Hockey, JV Soccer, Crew, and Squash. Win also served as director of operations for the Comcast US Indoor USTA men’s pro tennis tournament for three years, as well as an accreditation officer for The American Camping Association. In addition, he has been a NCAA, NISOA and PIAA high school and college soccer referee for over 30 years. Volunteer activities include 15 years at Rushton Farm Bird Banding station, the Willistown Conservation Trust. Win is a fellow of The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club. An avid sports fan, Win loves woodworking, playing golf and hiking, “birding while he goes” and upon retirement three years ago, joined the Blue Mountain Ski Patrol!

Class of 2026

Joe Spadaro was born and raised in Michigan, earning a BS at Michigan State, an MA at the University of Wisconsin and an MS at Brooklyn Polytechnic. Joe and Cynthia married in 2000, while they both worked at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. They started attending Redeemer along with their children, Emily and Kyle, around 2012 after moving to Newtown Square. Coming from a family of musicians, Joe was taken by the outstanding choral music program at The Redeemer in which Emily and Kyle continue to sing. Cynthia has been active with the Christmas Bazaar and currently serves on the Music Committee. Their daughter Alexis, son-in-law Breck, and two grandchildren live in Brooklyn. Emily studies ecology, evolution and biodiversity at Temple. Kyle is a junior at Radnor High School. Joe is currently the vice president for technology at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York and is deeply committed to the College’s mission of equity and social justice in providing a path to economic mobility for the college’s students.

Class of 2027

Danielle Trucksess grew up attending The Redeemer and singing in the “Junior Choir” where her love of music and singing began. An active member of The Redeemer Youth Group in high school, Danielle went on several work trips, served at yearly RYG Formal Dinners, and spent many a Sunday evening at the Youth Cottage. After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Danielle returned to the Main Line and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from Bryn Mawr College. A licensed clinical psychologist, she now specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders at The Anxiety & Agoraphobia Treatment Center in Bala Cynwyd. In her spare time, she enjoys being a co-leader of her daughter’s Girl Scouts troop, serving as a Penn Ambasador, playing tennis, cooking, and singing. And whether in the choir, where she has been a member on and off since 2009 or assisting in the church school, Danielle feels especially lucky to get to spend time at The Redeemer – a place she has called home for four decades, with her husband Chris, daughter Ashley (a chorister herself) and parents Rick and Rita Davis. 

Class of 2028

David Woods has lived in Delaware County for most of his life. After graduating from Springfield (Delco) High School, he received a BA in Slavic Languages and an MS in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania. He also has an MA in Environmental Education from Arcadia University. Before teaching middle school students in the rose Tree Media School District for 39 years, he served the better part of four years as a language specialist and cryptanalyst in the US Army.

David has served as an RYG leader, confirmation teacher, and choir member.

Currently the chair of the Music Committee, David responded to the pandemic by helping to set up the Redeemer livestream service on which he regularly trains new operators. Volunteer activities include ESL tutoring for the Volunteer English Program of Chester County and chairing the Technology Committee as a board member of Main Line School Night. He enjoys word games and puzzles, birding, and frequent walks with the family dog, Daisy.