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Staff

Jackie Patillo, President

Justin Fratt, Executive Vice President

Cindi Rowell, Executive Assistant/Office Coordinator

Alexandra Mohilowski, Marketing Manager

Wendy Stoneberger, Membership & Awards Manager

Paul Wright, Production Manager

Nicole Buck, Partnerships Manager

Matt Scherr, Development Director

Crystal Varenkamp, Events Manager

Lindsay Frail, Events Manager

Rachel Moenning, Design & Media Manager

JoAnna Illingworth, Copywriter

Dalton Root, Graphic Designer

Angela Johnson, Web Designer

Joseph McNichols, Social Media Coordinator

Zanza Lampley, Awards & Ticketing Coordinator

Kaley Kelsey, Customer Relations Coordinator

Monica Jouret, Membership & Ticketing Coordinator

Adrienne Lindsey-Carr, Industry Relations Coordinator

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Jackie Patillo
President
JustinFratt
Justin Fratt
Executive Vice President
AlexandraMohilowski
Alexandra Mohilowski
Marketing Director
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Wendy Stoneberger
Membership & Awards Manager
PaulWright
Paul Wright
Production Manager
NicoleBuck
Nicole Buck
Partnerships Manager
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Amy-Beth Mason
Operations & Special Projects Manager
MattScherr
Matt Scherr
Development Director
AngelaJohnson
Angela Johnson
Web Designer
RachelMoenning
Rachel Moenning
Design & Media Manager
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JoAnna Illingworth
Communications
DaltonRoot
Dalton Root
Graphic Designer
JosephMcNichols
Joseph McNichols
Social Media Coordinator
ZanzaLampley
Zanza Lampley
Awards & Ticketing Coordinator
KaleyKelsey
Kaley Kelsey
Education and Preservation Services
MonicaJouret
Monica Jouret
Ticketing & Membership Coordinator
AdrienneLindsey-Carr
Adrienne Lindsey-Carr
Industry Relations Coordinator
Rachel Taylor
Rachel Taylor
Events Manager
RuthieRushing
Ruthie Rushing
Executive Assistant/Office Coordinator
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Jessica Finny
Partnerships Coordinator
Colleen Bowers Headshot
Colleen Bowers
Production Coordinator
Lindsay Garvin
Lindsay Garvin
Marketing Coordinator
Tamar Poole
Tamar Poole
Community Outreach

Committees

The Gospel Music Association propels the Christian & Gospel Music Industry through Education, Advocacy, Research, and Preservation. We accomplish this through the efforts of various committees made up of a diverse group of leaders who represent all facets of our industry. See below for a full list of GMA's Committees and the mission behind each of them.

Advocacy Committee

Mission

To create a means for the GMA to act as a conduit of information and a collective voice in policy and legal that affects the Christian/Gospel music business. 

 

Participants

Ed Leonard Daywind Music Group Chair
Linda Bloss-Baum American University Chair
Don Cason CMPA  
Kele Currier ASCAP  
Awards & Criteria Committee

Mission

To review the Dove awards process and procedures as it pertains to categories, submissions, and voting.  

 

Participants
 
Chris Hauser Hauser Promotions Chair
Abraham Diaz CanZion Spanish
Alex Davila Adarga Group Spanish
Barry Landis Pivot Music Film
Dan Hays Music Industry Consultant Roots
Demetrus Alexander Compassion International Gospel
Eboni Funderburk EFG Radio Promotions Gospel
Emma Pettyjohn Provident Entertainment Worship
Erica Boutwell Vessel & Vine Creative Agency Worship
James Rosseau Holy Culture Rap
Jess Loper Gotee Records Pop/Rock
Jessica Marion Capitol Christian Music Group Worship
Matt Ewald Centricity Pop/ Rock
Paul Wright 360MusicWorX Video
Rich Peluso AFFIRM Films Film
Rick Shelton Daywind Music Publishing Roots
 
Diversity & Oversight Committee

Mission

 To assess, encourage, and provide accountability for diversity within the Gospel Music Association through education and communication.    

Participants

 
Demetrus Alexander Compassion International Chair
Ed Leonard Daywind Southern Gospel
Zane King Compassion CCM/Southern
Melissa Chalos Pandora CCM
Oscar Interiano Multitracks Latin CCM
Howard Gentry GMA Board Committee Advisor
Eboni Funderburk EFG Radio Promotions Gospel
George Ross CCLI  Worship
Alexandria Davila Adarga Entertainment Latin CCM
Allen Carr WayNorth Music Gospel
Gospel Committee

Mission

  To assess, encourage, and provide accountability for the gospel genre within the Gospel Music Association through education and communication. 

 

Participants

Eboni Funderburk EFG Radio Promotions Chair
Ritz McCain Spotify  
Demetrus Alexander Compassion International  
Aliya Faust    
Howard Gentry Nashville Criminal Court Clerk  
Monica Coates Nine Cities Media, LLC  
Jarrett Dyson The Cudelas Group  
Dr. Jeff Robinson    
Bill Carpenter Capital Entertainment  
Tara Griggs-Magee Dare Records  
Destany Diggs Reach Gospel Radio  
Dr. Holly Carter Relevé Entertainment   
Bryant Scott Tyscot Records  
Latin CCM Committee

Mission

To grow awareness of and help create connections amongst the Christian Latin music community within the Gospel Music Association.

 

Participants

Alexandria Davila Adarga Entertainment  Chair
Oscar Interiano Multitracks/Secuencias Chair
Yadheera Baez Expolit  
Yeka Pachon Generación 12 Music  
Raul Rodriguez Creation Music  
Abraham Diaz CanZion  
Henry Alonzo Adarga Entertainment 
JR Montes Current MM  
Carlos Figueroa Guzman Capitol CMG  
Monica Jouret GMA  
Rosemary Newball Taleton Integrity Music  
Dee Diaz Reach Records  
Emilio Morales Rimas Publishing  
Jesus Polanco Rimas Publishing  
Christian Hip Hop Committee

Mission

To engage industry leaders and subject matter experts in the Christian Hip Hop community in an effort to build a bridge and foster a sense of belonging between GMA and the CHH music community.

 

Participants

Jacob (Doc) Maikish RMG Chair
Ace Harris* Reach Records  
Mike Couchman* Boost Radio  
Ritz McCain* Spotify  
James Rosseau Holy Culture Radio  
Cameryn Trayvick* BET  
Justin Sarachik Rapzilla  
DeAndre Terrell DaFixx Radio Show  
Young Professionals Committee

Mission

To provide networking opportunities for young professionals in the Christian music industry.  

 

Participants

Chase Swayze Brickhouse Entertainment Chair
Alex Diaz Centricity Music  
Lauren Stellato Amazon Music  
Morgan Carney WME  
Amanda Gore K-LOVE  
Taylor Brady Integrity Music  
Justin Tomlinson Motown Gospel  
Roots Committee

Mission

To assess, encourage, equip and provide accountability for the Roots/Bluegrass genre within the Gospel Music Association through education and communication. 

 

Participants

Kyle Johnson Daywind Chair
Eddie Leonard Daywind  
Bryce Free    
Kristen Bearfield IBMA  
Reagan Baucom The Life FM  
Dani Phillips The Artist Element  
Hannah Franklin Gaither Music  
International Committee

Mission

To assess, encourage and provide accountability for the international community withinthe Gospel Music Association through exposure, collaboration, education and infrastructure.

 

 

Participants

Chris Lawson Jones WINGS  
Jonathan Brown Integrity Music  
Phil Loose Essential Christian  
Songwriter/Producer Committee

Mission

To assess, encourage and provide accountability for the songwriter/producer community within the Gospel Music Association through exposure, collaboration, education and infrastructure.  

 

Participants

Chuck Butler    
Ben Glover Glovebox Productions  
Dana Sorey DC Bazz Productions  
Mike Murray Bell Publishing  
Jamie Rodgers Sony PMG