Staff
Carly Rowe — Executive Director
Carly Rowe joined the staff of St. Mark’s in the fall of 2010. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Communication Arts from Thiel College and a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Gannon University. Carly has served both the diocese and the Episcopal Church on a national level in various capacities. Prior to her work at St. Mark’s, she served at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie.
Carly resides in Erie with her husband, Sean, and their daughter, Lauren.
In the Erie Episcopal Collaboration, Carly oversees all communication, coordinates all outreach to the community, maintains the program calendar, and assists with all strategic planning.
The Rev. Sarah Brock – Vicar
Sarah Brock (pronouns: she/her) is a native of Rochester, NY. Upon the completion of her M.Div. at Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary (now Bexley Seabury Seminary), Sarah moved to Boston to continue her formation as a monastic intern at the Society of St. John the Evangelist through the Episcopal Service Corps. She lived, worked, prayed, and ate with the brothers for an academic year experiencing the monastic rhythm of life together. Following this internship, she decided to make Boston her new home.
For two years, Sarah served as a pastoral intern with common cathedral, a street church that worships outdoors every Sunday on Boston Common.
She was ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in 2019 at St. John’s in Beverly Farms where she served as Curate then Assistant Vicar.
Jessie Hubert, Coordinator of Children & Family Ministry
Jessie Hubert (she/her) has spent her career fostering inclusive, diverse communities. She worked for the Roman Catholic Church for 14 years: First in Gannon University’s Office of Mission & Ministry, then in diocesan administration, and later in parish ministry. From social justice education to community partnerships, to leadership development for students and adults- Jessie is energized by helping build meaningful relationships for the common good.
One of Jessie’s favorite projects was the Little Hearts social ministry for young families, which came out of her own family’s sense of disconnection from community when they had children. The LH families helped Jessie realize her passion for normalizing modern complexities of family life for the Church, as well as for helping families feel belonging within the people of God.
She’s perpetually grateful for the gift of Christ’s real presence, especially for those on the margins. Jessie is also a musician and music lover, and she stays busy as mom of Ben, Max and Rosie with her spouse, Matt.
Franci Titus — Director of Communication
Franci Titus joined the staff in December of 2021. Franci is a resident of Erie and is a graduate of Mercyhurst University, receiving a post-baccalaureate in Graphic Design. She has an impressive portfolio of graphic design work and photography, as well as experience in adaptive, team-based systems, and the ability to create and improve digital media.
Franci is part of the Erie Episcopal Collaboration Staff and works primarily out of the Cathedral Office.
Ellie Roberts – Office Manager
Ellie has many years of experience as a church administrator and has worked for several churches over her professional career, including Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern North Carolina where she fulfilled the role of Director of Church Life. Ellie has worked in nonprofit management for the past 25 years and is also a vocal musician. She has directed several choirs over the years. Ellie, her husband Ed and dogs Cooper and Brie, moved to Erie about a year ago to be closer to family and old friends.
She ensures that everything runs smoothly and provides essential administrative support to the staff and volunteers. With the Erie Episcopal partnership she maintains office hours at both St. Mark’s and the Cathedral.
Lois Zollars — Music Minister
Lois joined the St. Mark’s Team in January of 2019. Born and raised in Erie, Lois has been playing the piano since she was three! She attended Mercyhurst University, majoring in performance and music education.
Prior to coming to St. Mark’s, Lois was the Music Director at Belle Valley Presbyterian Church and the Music and Art Specialist at Sarah Reed Senior Living. In addition to her music, Lois is a professional artist specializing in watercolors and oils. She teaches private piano lessons and composed all of the music for her CD, “Rest in Him”.
Lois is a cat person that loves to read. She lives in Erie with her husband, Bob.
Don Baxter — Vicar Emeritus
The Rev. Don Baxter came to St. Mark’s in 2010. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the Pennsylvania State University and his M. D. at Hahnemann Medical College of Drexel University. While in medical school he joined the U.S. Navy and completed his internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital. After a tour aboard the USS Guadalcanal, he returned to Bethesda Naval Hospital where he completed his residency, and stayed on as a staff dermatologist until 1992.
In 1992 he became an Erie resident and joined Dermatology Associates of Erie where he is now a partner. He attended the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania School for Ministry and was ordained a deacon and then a priest in 2002. He has served congregations in Lake City, Fairview and Erie.