"The new members demonstrate considerable talent and personal commitment to the church in support of the mission of Episcopal Relief and Development," said Idaho Bishop Harry B. Bainbridge III, chair of ERD's board. "I look forward to their contributions to the important work before us."

"We welcome Mr. Famadas, Ms. Lawver and the Rev. Luther Ott to the Episcopal Relief and Development family," said Robert W. Radtke, president of ERD. "Their contribution as board members is vital to the success of our work."

The new board members are active in their congregations, professions and volunteer organizations. Famadas is a retired finance executive who serves on the board of various civic and charitable organizations in Puerto Rico and Florida. Lawver is General Manager of the Animas Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson company, where she is leading efforts to implement a plan to transform diabetes standards of care across all Johnson & Johnson companies.

Ott was ordained to the priesthood in 1998 after a successful career in law. He is volunteer chaplain for Stewpot Community Services and is the volunteer director of Camp Coast Care, an ERD-supported Hurricane Katrina recovery center located in Long Beach, Mississippi.

"Episcopal Relief and Development is honored to welcome these extraordinary individuals who have offered their time and talent and are willing to serve on our Board of Directors," said Radtke.