Brandon joined St. Andrew’s in January of 2016 after moving to the DC area from his hometown near Harrisonburg, VA. He graduated with a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Mississippi. He studied organ and voice at Bridgewater College in Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Brandon is a firm believer in the transformative power of music, especially through singing. When he’s not working, Brandon likes to spend time in the kitchen or singing show tunes at home with his fiancé, Josh.

You can contact Brandon via email.

Emily comes to us from Rochester, NY, where she served as the Pastoral Administrator for a Presbyterian church. She lives in McLean with her two children, who are in fifth and seventh grades, and her husband Josh Walters, who serves as the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in McLean.

Emily brings with her a love of people and a gift for administration. She celebrates the joys of church life and lovingly embraces its quirks.

You can contact Emily via email.

Mallory Nonnemaker is the Director of Family Ministries and lives in Alexandria with her husband Brandon, her twin sons Finley and Fletcher, and Charlie the Dog and Larry the Turtle.

Mallory spent several years working with youth and children in the Diocese of Atlanta and is thrilled to be a part of the St Andrew’s family.

When she isn’t working on formation for the St Andrew’s crew, Mallory teaches theatre at Episcopal High School. She loves to spend time outdoors and read a good book.

You can contact Mallory via email.

For twelve years, Brandon worked as a passionate educator in northeast Georgia. Guided by the Holy Spirit, he is now discerning a call to priesthood and his family has relocated to northern Virginia. Brandon just completed a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville and he is entering his second year at Virginia Theological Seminary. He holds a BA in Music and MAT in Music Education from Piedmont University and an EdD in Music Education from the University of Georgia.

Brandon’s interests include spirituality and the arts, moral injury, and holistic health. He enjoys playing the Nintendo Switch with Fletcher, building LEGOS with Finley, and cooking for Mallory. Brandon is pleased to learn, worship, and grow with the dear people of St. Andrew’s! You can contact Brandon via email.