Staff and Leadership

Staff and Leadership

Rector

Rev. Joseph F. Maiocco III

I spent most of my life growing up in Southern California, went to college at W.V.U. and attended seminary at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry.  I’ve had the privilege of ministering to many people in numerous places, starting out as Youth Advisor in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, serving as a Navy Chaplain at Pearl Harbor and during operations Desert Shield & Storm, traveling the Country as an Outreach Speaker for Food for the Poor, being Rector of Advent Episcopal Church…
Parish Secretary

Claudia Trejos

I’m honored and blessed to be part of the St. John’s family as Parish Secretary. My family and I grew up traveling and living in various countries for 30 years as my father was an Airline Director.  I was raised Catholic. While stationed in San Francisco, I graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. I’ve worked as an office manager for an assisted living facility in Naples, an executive assistant to the general manager of a hotel and a…
Music Director

Glenn Saffran

I’m the Director of Music at St. John’s Episcopal Church who started piano and violin lessons at age six. Early accomplishments included performances of Bach and Vivaldi in elementary school. Continuing with instrumental and keyboard lessons throughout middle and high school, Glenn went on to Oberlin College and Conservatory where he majored in English Literature. Classes in the Conservatory included choral performance, music history and ethnomusicology. Glenn was a member and business manager of the Oberlin College Choir which performed at…
Accountant

Randy Stewart

Originally from North Carolina, my family moved to Naples in 1968.  Growing up here has been an awesome experience.   St. John’s Thrift Shoppe has been a client of mine since 1998 and the church since 2008.  I feel very fortunate to work with such a great group of people and get to associate with an amazing congregation.
Youth Program Director

Dayna Sottosanti

I grew up in Connecticut where I also attended the University of Connecticut, and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been teaching in a classroom since I was 18 years old. I continued teaching and mentoring children when I moved to Florida. I am blessed to be a part of the St. John’s Community as the Youth Director. I enjoy supporting and watching a child’s curiosity and explore their environment along with learning how…
Senior Warden

Mary Lee Pierce

I became a member of St. John’s in 2013 and feel incredibly blessed to be a part of this church family.  During my years at St. John’s, I have hosted Coffee Hour, Foyers dinners, participated as a member of the Outreach Committee, served on the Vestry since 2022, which also included acting as the liaison for the Vestry and St. John’s Thrift Shoppe.  My support and volunteer work for other organizations have included The March of Dimes, American Cancer Society,…
Junior Warden

Brent Gulliot

I returned to Naples in 2016 to pursue my passion for Landscape Architecture and the beauty of the Everglades.  Shortly after the move, my daughter Vanda and I joined the St. John’s congregation.  We have felt the love and closeness with God that makes St. John’s our family’s home.  My extended family is deeply rooted in Holy Comforter, a small church in Lecompte, Louisiana.  Being a fifth-generation parishioner, in 2015 I contributed over 200 hours of design and personal labor…
Treasurer

T.M Hayes

I grew up in Wilmington, Delaware through high school and graduated from U.S.F in Tampa in 1978. My family started coming to Naples for holidays and summers in 1967, when Naples was quite different.  My wife and I moved to Naples in 1985 when I accepted a job with Coopers and Lybrand, a large national accounting firm. I have primarily worked in public accounting the bulk of my career with a strong background in auditing and accounting. I went off…