Annual Report

Carter Bruey

Carter is a graphic designer and studio artist originally from San Diego, California. He received his BFA in 2021 from Baylor University before moving to Dallas to work in the commercial real estate industry. In his free time, Carter enjoys all types of travel for the purpose of studying architecture and the culinary arts. The creative and community elements embodied by Saint Michael are what excite Carter to be part of the team.

Cedric Buard

Cedric Buard has officially transitioned from interim contractor to our new AVL Manager, taking care of supervising our Sunday AVL team, spearheading our streaming efforts, producing podcasts and recordings, and collaborating on all things video-related. He is already making his presence felt and we are so thankful to have him here!

Cedric has been a steady presence at Saint Michael and in the AV department for years. He began at SMAA in July of 2014 under Rector Bob Dannals, who was recently here this last Sunday as our 75th Anniversary special preacher.

Buard's love for music was cultivated by his parents, who at age 8 gave him a drum set. He later said, “my love of music grew, searching for ways to create and enhance it!” That pursuit took him to Tempe, AZ where he graduated from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Science, and he now holds multiple professional certifications, with expertise extending from audio engineering to video and post-production.

Sarah E. Fairweather

Sarah Fairweather joins us as our new Digital Marketing Manager, covering social media, email marketing, website content, digital storytelling, and all things digital/online related. Sarah brings a strong knowledge of industry knowledge and a passion for digital storytelling.

Sarah holds a B.S. in Digital Media Innovation, a minor in Business Administration, and a focus in International Communication. She originally enrolled at Texas State as a photography major and switched back and forth between the marketing program for about two years. Realizing there was a lack of education for what is now known as Digital Media Innovation (DMI), Sarah conferred with multiple professors who had the same concerns to help shape the current program, ultimately becoming one of the first six students to enroll and graduate as a DMI major. and f

Sarah also holds a Master’s of Science in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. She graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude, and received a graduation award for her Advanced Digital Marketing Strategies. Sarah has since been successfully meeting the needs of private clients and consulting.

Jenna Pitman

Jenna joined the Saint Michael Communications team as Graphic Designer in October 2020. A graduate of Baylor University, her hobbies include hiking with her dog, binging Netflix documentaries, or working on a jigsaw puzzle. She is passionate about serving her community, coffee, and meaningful conversations.

Meredith Turner

Meredith brings direct marketing and communications experience working for a number of organizations, including the Dallas Regional Chamber, AT&T, Texas Medical Association in Austin, and National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington, DC. Meredith has a passion for connecting parishioners and visitors into the life of the church and looks forward to helping create experiences for them to grow together in their faith. Married at Saint Michael, Meredith and her husband Mike hold a special place in their hearts for this church. They are blessed with three young boys, Graham, Will, and Thomas and their never-ending energy.