About Fred
Fred E. Staley Jr. joined St. Stephen’s staff in early November 2022. With many years of experience in church and private sector settings, Fred brings valuable skills as well as comprehensive knowledge of business affairs in the church. Most recently he served in a similar position at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, another large parish. He is active in several church-related professional networks, including the Episcopal Parish Network (formerly the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes), to which St. Stephen’s belongs. Fred serves on their board and is assistant treasurer. He graduated cum laude from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, and holds an MBA from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Fred’s wife, Debbie, works from home as a health and life insurance agent, a freelance editor, a writing coach, and is herself is an award-winning published author. They have one son, Ethan, who lives with his wife Shelby in Nashville. Fred and Debbie are also the parents to two precious dachshunds, Buster and Phillie, who was named for Fred’s beloved Philadelphia Phillies, who made it to the World Series in 2023!
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