Our Team

St. George's Episcopal Church Staff

The Office is Open

Tuesdays

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
916-487-5600

stgeorge@sgec.us

Raymond Hess

Priest in Charge

Father Ray Hess was born in Pennsylvania and came West to attend college at Stanford University, graduating in 1969. He went to Church Divinity School in Berkeley and received his Master of Divinity in 1972. He studied for his Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, completing his course of study in 2000. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1975, and he has served congregations in California, Montana, Iowa, and Colorado. He and his wife Deborah live in Elk Grove and have three grown children and four grandsons. He creates watercolors and does tennis, golf, and skiing in his spare time. He has been priest-in-charge at St. George’s since 2013.




Phone: 916-753-9939

Email: rhess1947@gmail.com

Robert Olsen

Deacon

Deacon Bob was born in Biola, California, west of Fresno. He attended college at California State University Stanislaus earning a BA in Fine Art. To beat the draft during the Vietnam War he enlisted for Army OCS and then forgot to get out for 20 years, serving at various post in the United States, Korea and Germany. While in the service he was licensed as a Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer (now Worship Leader and EM). After retiring from the Army, he and his wife Sandy and their son’s moved to the Sacramento area and began attending St. George’s. In 1998, he felt a calling to become a vocational Deacon. Bob attended School for Deacons and was ordained a Deacon on July 28, 2001, beginning his service at St. George’s. 



Phone: 916-276-1059

Email: ROlsen8070@gmail.com

Tess Testeza

Music Director & Volunteer Social Media Coordinator

Tess is your point of contact if you want to submit photos/videos for our social media, suggest a new song for our worship services or want to participate in our Music Ministry.  She was born and received a classical music education and a 4-year music teaching degree overseas. She became a proud U.S. citizen and earned her M.A. at a California State University in 2010. 

She played music at St. Matthew’s Episcopal (2003-2008 and then 2011-2014) for both traditional and Hispanic services before she joined St. George’s, first as a sub in 2014 and later as Music Director in 2015.

Tess enjoys playing accordion at the outdoor worship services (such as Animal Blessing) as it doesn’t depend upon electronics or electricity.

Besides her main duties, she also helps in St. George’s outreach to the local community as an interpreter and enjoys covering St George's life on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Email: St.GeorgeMusic2020@gmail.com

Lana Engler

Volunteer Office Manager

I was born in Sacramento, raised here, educated here. I have units for a Master Degree in Christian Spirituality. Retired from California State Service in 2010. Have been part of St. George's for several years and I absolutely have loved it. Currently, I am the Volunteer Office Manager and the leader of our outreach committee, The Round Table.




Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Phone: 916-487-5600

Email: stgeorge@sgec.us

Bridget Engler

Assistant Volunteer Office Manager

Born and raised in the Sacramento area, Bridget went to American River College, and has three AA degrees, (AA in Fine Arts, Political Science, and Liberal Arts) and two certificates on the way (Business Information Worker and Office Technology). Bridget has also served on vestry as the clerk since 2020, as well as has served on Altar Guild since 2022. Bridget enjoys art, video games, and down time with the family pets.




Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Phone: 916-487-5600

Email: stgeorge@sgec.us

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