The Shark Tank Showdown 2026

The Rev. James E. Reiss was born at a very young age. Father Reiss was ordained a priest by Bishop Provenzano in September of 2021, where he served churches in Northport, Riverhead, Huntington, and now Patchogue. In addition to being a Chaplain for the Marine Corps, serving in the United States Navy, Father Reiss is the Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. St. Paul’s is where Rise Life Services hosts their Program Without Walls in the upper parish hall. There, individuals work closely with Fr. Reiss by aiding the church through volunteering in the Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, and Thrift Shop ministries. In his spare time, Fr. Reiss plays jazz piano, fears sharks, and likes long walks on the beach.