Board of Directors


Warren R. Wilson - Chairman - Former Owner - Forge Recording Studios

A degree in electrical engineering from Temple began a lengthy and vibrant media career for Warren. His technical expertise built WFLN-AM in Philadelphia where he later became chief engineer for both AM & FM stations. Further career advancements took him to the Crysler Building in New York to design and build the world’s first directional FM station. Later Warren worked with CBS to colorize the television network. He returned to the Philadelphia area to join WCAU-TV where he later founded Forge Recording Studios syndicating many Christian and secular radio programs worldwide. Warren is presently a member of the Church of the Savior in Wayne, PA, married with one daughter. Contact: (610) 935-1422. Email - wwilson@877ourhope.org

Reginald A. Heyward - Vice-Chairman - Photographer - V. A. Medical Center.

“Reggie” is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Bible. He has made a career of public service spending 3 years on active duty and 3 years in the reserves of the United States Navy. Reggie continues his military service in the U.S. Army National Guard while working as a photographer for the V.A. Medical Center specializing in bio-medical photography. He’s been active in the community as a volunteer fireman for the past 8 years and has held active membership in Mount Siani Baptist Church, Lansdowne, PA for 9 years presently serving as Treasurer of the deacon board. Reggie lives in Upper Darby, PA with his wife and two children. Contact - (610) 622-1648. Email -
rheyward@877ourhope.org
Les Crist - Director - TV Technician - NBC10

Les brings a wealth of television experience to the Mission Media project. Beginning with a course in technical studies at the Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute, he has been a station manager/chief engineer at WINQ and a studio supervisor at WCLF. At Philadelphia’s NBC10, Les has been a jack of all trades functioning in video, audio, shooting, production, equipment installation, and operations. If it has to do with TV, Les has had a hand in it. Les lives in Norristown, PA with his wife. Contact - (610) 584-6959. Email -
lcrist@877ourhope.org
Stu Leavitt - Director - Video Editor, Shooter - Free-lance

Stu began his media career at Bob Jones University graduating with a degree in Cinema. Since then, Stu has spent years developing his skills in nearly every area of video production. Three years after becoming Commercial Production Director for WFMZ-TV, Stu took a position as Senior Editor for Media People, an award winning video production house in Alburtis, PA. He presently is free-lancing in video production associated as a part owner in the Acerra Production Group, LLC (providing film & video productions services). Stu’s Christian service includes holding the Vice Chair of the “On The Daddy Track” radio ministry for 2 years, serving as a Deacon and Treasurer of the Colebrookdale Chapel in Boyertown over a 7 year period, most recently serving as a Deacon in Mountain View Chapel in Douglassville, PA. He is married and the father of five. Contact - (610) 223-0642. Email -
sleavitt@877ourhope.org
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Nancy Huston Hansen - Director - V.P. of Evangelical Affairs - Huston Foundation

Our newest addition to the board is currently the Vice President of Evangelical Affairs of the Huston Foundation, a grant making charitable foundation founded in 1957 by Mrs. Hansen’s father, Charles L. Huston, Jr. and her aunt Ruth Huston located in Conshohocken, PA. Mrs. Hansen is also a retired Director of Lukens, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company located in Coatesville, PA. Mrs. Hansen previously served on the Board of The National Foundation for Support of Mercy Medical Airlifts, a charitable air ambulance. Mrs. Hansen was also the Chairman of the Board of Esperanza Health Center, a medical clinic that provides health care to the Hispanic community in Philadelphia until December 2000. She is presently sitting on the boards of numerous other local and national Christian and civic organizations. Mrs. Hansen attends Proclamation Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr and has a commitment to serving the community and applying the scriptural approach to social concerns and problems. Mrs. Hansen resides in Malvern, PA. Contact - (610) 832-4951.

Robert Jacobus - Director - Executive Director - Mission Media Ministries

Bob is presently the Executive Director of Mission Media Ministries heading up operations since its incorporation in November of 1999. Prior to incorporation, he came on staff at the Urban Family Council to launch the Mission Media project under its care in September of 1997. Before joining the UFC, Bob spent three years with NBC10 as an assignment editor. His prior work includes an eclectic variety of careers and activities including everything from acting and directing local theatre to managing a record store to working as a NJ State taxpayer assistant. He holds undergraduate degrees in Biblical Theology and in Communications. He is married and living in Willow Grove, PA attending Calvary Chapel in Northeast Philadelphia. Contact - (215) 379-8484.. Email -
info@877ourhope.org

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William Rubert - Director - Attorney at Law - Post & Schell, P.C.

Bill is our most recent addition to the Mission Media Board of Directors. Bill has a lengthy history in the legal field working as a Trail Attorney at Post & Schell, P.C. in Philadelphia. Most recently he was a staff attorney for Zurich Insurance Company in the King of Prussia branch. Bill has been an active member of Church of The Saviour in Wayne, PA serving the Music & Worship Ministry as well as working with his wife, Karen, mentoring young couples through an ongoing pre-marriage course. Bill’s civic work includes the Facilities Chairman for the past two years for a local Boys Scout Troop and Player Agent with the Berwyn/Paoli Area Little League for seven years. Bill is married with a daughter & son living in Berwyn, PA. Contact: (215) 587-1161. Email -
brubert@877ourhope.org

 


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