St. Mark's Staff

Margaret Watson Margaret Watson is the Rector of St. Mark’s. Margaret and her husband Joel (who is also a priest) have both been very active members of the Church in Dioceses from Long Island to Oregon, and find Richmond an exceptional place to be. Margaret is passionate about authentic and joyful liturgy, and truly believes that lay ministry and leadership are essential for a healthy church. Margaret worked as a museum curator and educator for a decade before she entered ordained ministry.
 
Buck Aiken Charles Aiken is the Assistant Rector of St. Mark's. "Buck" as he is affectionately called, and his wife, Bobbie, have been part of this church most of their lives. Buck retired from Scott and Stringfellow. The Aikens have two grown children. He leads the Wednesday night Bible study and oversees our many outreach programs, while she sings in the choir.
 
Edgar Adams Edgar Adams, Priest Associate, and his wife Becky, came to St. Mark's in 1998.  Edgar, a former rector of a church in Philadelphia for 33 years, preaches, teaches, and actively contributes to the worship services. Becky, a social worker by profession, is a very active member of our parish, and belongs to the choir.
 
David Wheeler David Wheeler, the church organist and choirmaster since 1989, has a Master of Sacred Music degree from the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. A licensed clinical psychologist, David is Director of Psychology at Poplar Springs Hospital in Petersburg and has a private practice in Richmond.
 
J. Rasnic J. Rasnic J. is our Director of Christian Education. She has been a member of St. Mark's since 2005. She has an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from VCU. She graduated in May 2007 from Union PSCE with a Masters of Divinity. Her special interests include ancient languages, ethics, and Hebrew Bible.
 
Noah Cozart Noah Cozart, the church sexton, has been working with us for many years. A native Richmonder, Noah and his wife, Rosa Lee, have two children.
 
Steve Barnes Steve Barnes, is our Office Administrator. He is a native of Virginia, a graduate of Randolph Macon College, and currently lives in Richmond.