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As a thirty-year award-winning journalist, I am a storyteller at heart. I serve as the chief storyteller and executive producer of Abide – the #1 Bible & Sleep Meditation and Prayer App founded by two former Googlers in SFO. I oversee a team of thirty writers, voice over talent, video editors and graphic designers.

I am a Major in the Mississippi State Guard, Media and Culture Subject Matter Expert and Ph.D. candidate at Liberty University. I am married to Jackie who operates our public relations firm TruthPR. Together we have four children. We reside in Oxford, MS. Most importantly, I love Yeshua (Jesus) with all my heart. God’s word drives my life and work.

I've spent 30+ years bring life to creative vision. From recruiting, negotiating brand partnerships, leading creative teams, analyzing ROI, to managing the daily affairs of content creation. I've excelled at the top levels of media.

SUPER POWERS

Content Thought Leader

As a Christian thought leader, I seek the delivery of authentic and genuine content that uses the expertise, insight, and experience of the content creators that best represent the entity, with the goal of sharing that message with others.

Talent Scout / Team Building

Whether it be writing, voicing, editing or designing, I can find the necessary talent to accomplish the mission.

Strategic Partnerships

By engaging in strategic partnerships and networking, I help businesses gain access to new markets, enhance their competitiveness, and foster long-term sustainability.

EXPERIENCE

Executive Producer

Executive Producer 2019 - Present
Abide Bible & Sleep App Lead a team of thirty writers, voice artists, video/audio editors, composers and graphic designers who created Bible-based daily meditations, sleep stories and children's content. Produced new long-form weekly feature that won Best Interview Podcast of the Year Award. Launched short-feature radio product that syndicated on 200 stations/signals in it's first year. Oversaw team that built 1M subscriber YouTube channel earning 40K per month.
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Radio Producer / Host

Radio Producer Host 2016 - 2019
Washington Watch with Tony Perkins Produced live one-hour daily national program. Booked guests, wrote scripts and directed show. Permanent guest host.
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Senior V.P. of News

Senior V.P. of News Operations - 2013 ~2016
USA Radio Network Saved historic news network from going dark. Built remote 24/7 news team. Grew affiliate base from 15 to 600 signals.
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Media Consultant

Media Consultant - 2000 ~ 2013
Big Picture Media Group Published Christian Press Newspaper in five states. Media for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Social Media strategist for former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.
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Major, HQ Command

Major, Headquarters Command - 2018 ~ Present
Mississippi State Guard Commanding officer of the Headquarters unit of MSSG in Jackson, MS. Promoted to Field Grade Rank of Major in April 2022. Plan, resource, and assess collective training for the unit. Ensure soldiers and equipment are ready to deploy at moment's notice. Collect the facts, seek input, and make informed decisions.
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Subject Matter Expert

Subject Matter Expert - 2018 ~ Present
Liberty University Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Media and Culture. Serve as a consultant for SCOM 110 and online faculty. Provide timely updates to courses based on administrative directives, success rates, faculty and student background, current trends, and research. Course management, content expertise, managing and coaching adjunct instructors, collaboration with members of University and School/Department administration, professional development, and reporting. Led the department through transition from Blackboard to Canvas and new textbook selection.
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Abide Bible & Sleep App Lead a team of thirty writers, voice artists, video/audio editors, composers and graphic designers who created Bible-based daily meditations, sleep stories and children's content. Produced new long-form weekly feature that won Best Interview Podcast of the Year Award. Launched short-feature radio product that syndicated on 200 stations/signals in it's first year. Oversaw team that built 1M subscriber YouTube channel earning 40K per month.

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins Produced live one-hour daily national program. Booked guests, wrote scripts and directed show. Permanent guest host.

USA Radio Network Saved historic news network from going dark. Built remote 24/7 news team. Grew affiliate base from 15 to 600 signals.

Big Picture Media Group Published Christian Press Newspaper in five states. Media for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Social Media strategist for former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.

Mississippi State Guard Commanding officer of the Headquarters unit of MSSG in Jackson, MS. Promoted to Field Grade Rank of Major in April 2022. Plan, resource, and assess collective training for the unit. Ensure soldiers and equipment are ready to deploy at moment's notice. Collect the facts, seek input, and make informed decisions.

Liberty University Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Media and Culture. Serve as a consultant for SCOM 110 and online faculty. Provide timely updates to courses based on administrative directives, success rates, faculty and student background, current trends, and research. Course management, content expertise, managing and coaching adjunct instructors, collaboration with members of University and School/Department administration, professional development, and reporting. Led the department through transition from Blackboard to Canvas and new textbook selection.

NOTABLE

Zondervan Book Published

Negotiated a two book deal with Zondervan/Harper Collins. Eachbook received a sizeable cash advance.

Kids Nomination

Developed and produced new children’s content genre featuring uniquely written scripts, professional voiceover, custom music and sound design. Nominated by the Seneca Awards for best short audio drama.

Seneca Award
Skyship Dreamer
Best Interview Podcast

ABIDE SLEEP

Built and oversaw a video team that reached ONE MILLION subscribers on YouTube.

ABIDE BIBLE & SLEEP APP

Average 6 billion minutes of prayer and meditation time.
Helped 200K users find restful sleep nightly.

ABIDE PODCAST

Launched and produced an award-winning podcast. Abide Radio, Spark Media Podcast Award 2022. “Best New Interview Podcast.”

 

 

 

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In the Jones household our suitcases are only a few minutes from being packed and onto the next adventure. Travel and All things water and fishing is a favorite pastime.

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