The Rev. Matthew Tees, Rector
Rev. Matt grew up in Philadelphia, and prior to serving as Rector at St. David’s In-The-Pines, served in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island for over 14 years, as a colleague on the Bishop’s Executive Staff, as the Executive Director of Camp DeWolfe, and as a Priest in multiple parishes. Rev. Matt served as the Chair and a founding member of E.P.I.C. (Episcopalians and Presbyterians In Conversations), the official dialogue with the PCUSA. He has served at a number of international summer camps and youth development programs over the past 25 years and on a variety of industry boards and advisory committees, including with Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers, Camp America, American Camp Association and as a founding member of the Anglican Network of Retreat, Study and Spirituality Centres.
Rev. Matt is a PhD Candidate in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University, with a dissertation focusing on diversity within Christian organizations. After earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration from Western New England University, Rev. Matt completed a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Fuller Theological Seminary (CA), Anglican Studies at The Mercer School of Theology (NY), and studied Christian Formation and Ministry at Wheaton College’s Graduate school (IL).
Rev. Matt met his wife, Emma, who is originally from the United Kingdom, while they were both serving in ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. They have three children, and enjoy the beach and traveling together as a family.
Joe Brabham, Music Director and Organist
Joe spent his adult career as a musician in the Methodist Church before coming to St. David’s, has taught music in the Broward School District for thirty one years, most of which at Hallandale Elementary School, and is a member of the “Nova Singers”, a 140 voice community choir sponsored by Nova Southeastern University. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University where he studied music education and educational leadership.
Yvonne Elliott, Administrative Assistant
Yvonne worked with numerous organizations throughout her career. Yvonne retired from The Church Pension Fund for the Episcopal Clergy and Spouses in Manhattan after 20 years of service. She served as the Coordinator of Program Support, where she was in charge of the planning and organizing of the Life Planning Conferences for the active and retired clergy of the Episcopal Church in the U.S. She was also in charge of the conferences for the lay employees and newly elected Bishops. Her most rewarding experience was working with retired clergy and their spouses. She served as the Vestry Secretary at St. David’s for two years, as well as an usher at Sunday services with her husband Lincoln.
Glenn Bresnahan, Sexton
Glenn was born outside Boston, grew up in Vero Beach and has lived in Loxahatchee with his wife and children for fifteen years. Glenn has attended St. David’s since the Spring of 2007, where he and his wife Helena raised their children Riley, Robbie and Reagan. A graduate of the University of West Florida in 1995, Glenn has been a businessman in the staffing industry in Palm Beach County since early 1996.
