Organist / Musical Director

Paul Granville Hudgins is the Organist and Director of Music at All Souls Episcopal Church and has served as a part time church musician in a variety of churches since 1971. He recently retired from Sentara Healthcare in Norfolk, VA as Director of Financial Services, and from Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, VA as Organist/Choirmaster, relocating to Miami Beach, FL.

One of Paul’s passions is helping to intertwine music and liturgy so as to provide a meaningful worship experience. Paul holds a BS in Mathematics from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, and is a member of the Royal School of Church Music USA. He is a member of the Southeastern Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and holds a SPC (Service Playing Certification), ChM (Choir Master Certification), and FAGO (Fellowship Certification) from the American Guild of Organists.

Verger & Board/Vestry Member

Jim Heisler was born, baptized, confirmed & raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Panama City, FL and lived there until relocating to Tallahassee to complete his studies at FSU.  Jim was employed as a school bus driver, part-time travel advisor, cashier, and clerk while he earned his degree in Business Administration.  Cruises, the weather & the cultural diversity brought him to Miami in May of 2000, and he worked for Norwegian Cruise Line as a reservations supervisor until 2003, when he started with Miami-Dade County as a Bus Operator.  On the first Sunday after Christmas in 2002, Jim visited Trinity Episcopal Cathedral here in Miami, and he's never looked back!  He was commissioned as a verger on Rose Sunday 2006 by the Very Reverend Douglas McCaleb and served at the cathedral for 10 years then at St Christopher's for a few years after that.  Jim is currently a Safety Officer for Transit, a part-time travel advisor & the verger at All Souls.

Treasurer and a Board/Vestry Member

Tomas first found his home in The Episcopal Church through campus chaplaincies in college and graduate school, where he served as a student leader. Since then, he has served the wider church in numerous capacities, including as former Senior Warden of All Souls, delegate to Diocesan Conventions, volunteer language aid supervisor at General Convention, and member of The Episcopal Church’s Standing Committee for World Mission. Tomas holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, a master's degree from the University of Florida, and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame. By day, he is an attorney at Holland & Knight LLP, where he has practiced real estate law for more than ten years. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Tomas lives in the city's MiMo District and is passionate about helping All Souls grow as a community rooted in service, hospitality, and the richness of the Anglican tradition.

Secretary and a Board/Vestry Member

Maria is a program manager with The Advocate Program, where she manages the day-to-day operations of the community program Bridging Families & Communities a program that provides support to children and families exposed to family violence and conflict. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Miami. Maria was raised in the Episcopal church. María’s family helped to found Holy Trinity Episcopal/ Anglican congregation in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, and continue to support the ministry of the church. Maria obtained her bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Maria has served on the All Souls vestry for two previous terms and has held many other leadership roles and is currently serving a third term on the vestry and leading the search committee. Maria has one daughter named Leeah who is away at college.

Board/Vestry Member.

John Buckman is a retired journalist and marketing consultant. He had his own consultancy for more than 30 years, serving a range of clients in the U.S. and internationally. As a journalist, Buckman wrote for numerous publications, including Time Magazine and The Financial Mail in Johannesburg. He also wrote a column for the London-based Investor Relations Magazine and produced special projects for BusinessWeek, Barron‘s, Fortune and others. Buckman was educated at the London School of Economics and Political Science and The George Washington University. He has three grown daughters. He served two terms on the Vestry of Calvary Episcopal Church in his hometown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Board/Vestry Member

Brendan Gwaltney Fleming is a native of Richmond Virginia where she owned and operated her own Interior Architectural Design Build Practice for Commercial Offices and Corporate Design. She has one Daughter, Ashley Lauren and is married to John Christian Fleming. She and John have recently re-located to Miami Beach where they continue to be involved in the Design-Build industry. Together they enjoy spending time on the shores and wonderful cultural events offered in Miami Beach.

Board/Vestry Member

Charlie joined All Souls in 2019 following his retirement from a distinguished career in public service and government relations. For 25 years, he and his partner led a federal government relations consulting firm, representing a diverse range of companies and organizations on legislative and regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, Charlie held senior positions in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. A native of Kentucky, Charlie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and completed the Senior Managers in Government Program at Harvard Kennedy School. He serves on the Leadership Advisory Board of the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences and is a past president of both the Kentucky Society of Washington and the University Club of Washington. He currently serves on the board of the University Club’s Historic Preservation Foundation.
Charlie is also a member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Washington, where he previously served on the vestry. He co-chaired the church’s planned giving program and helped establish the 1894 Society. In 2017, he was appointed by Bishop Mariann Budde to serve on the inaugural Strategic Financial Resources Commission for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. He previously served on the board of the All Souls Foundation and was its chair in 2024. Charlie and his partner divide their time between homes in Miami Beach and Washington.