Joseph G. Lake comes to Starfish with an amazing background of nonprofit management and television production experience. In 1982, Joe co-founded with Mick Shannon, John Schneider and Marie Osmond, the international Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), to raise funds for not-for-profit children’s hospitals and to create awareness of children’s physical and emotional health and welfare issues.

Joe retired as Executive Vice President of CMN after 18 years of running the day-to-day operations. Joe also was the talent coordinator and Executive Producer of the CMN annual 21-hour television broadcast for 20 years, which was carried by 200+ television stations throughout North America.

Over the past 25 years, CMN has raised approximately $4 billion for 17 million children in 170 children’s hospitals in the United States and Canada.

Since retiring from CMN, Joe has continued to lend his heart and expertise to a number of nonprofit organizations, including: Beating The Odds Foundation, Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Unity Shoppe Santa Barbara, End Hunger Network, Drew Bledsoe Foundation, Forever Young Foundation, and The Christmas Box House. Joe also was the Executive Producer and Director for the annual CAMIE Awards Show (2006-2008) which airs on Starfish.

Joe served as a member of the National Advisory Board of the National Council for Youth Health Reform under Chairman Jack Anderson, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist. He is also a former member of the board of The Institute for Cardiac Research at George Washington University Medical Center, founded by Vice President, Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynn.

Beginning as a young man, and in his “spare” time, Joe has been involved with politics, from the Young Republicans, to managing senate campaigns, to being member of the White House staff as an Advance man for President Richard M. Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew from 1970 – 1973. He has known former President Clinton and Senator Clinton for over 25 years. Most recently he served for two years as a political advisor to President George W. Bush as a member of the President’s Club of the National Republican National Committee.

Joe received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Banking and Finance from the University of Utah and a Business Law degree from The University of Southern California (USC).

Joe was named “Young Businessman of the Year” in 1972 by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce. He spent fifteen years as an insurance executive with the Home Life Insurance Company of New York. He owned and managed an entertainment company working with celebrities in live events, music recording, concert production and management. He also served eight years in the Utah Air National Guard and was honorably discharged. In 1995, Joe was inducted into the “Who’s Who of Professionals.”

Joe has been married to Marta Johnson since August 1964. His greatest joy is his four daughters, two sons, their spouses and his 14 grandchildren.

John L. Marsh – Founder and Chief Operating Officer

(Combined Television Production & Nonprofit Experience - 39 Years)

The founder of Starfish Television Network, John L. Marsh is a versatile production specialist. A graduate of Brigham Young University, John's 39-year career in television includes membership in the prestigious Director's Guild of America. John worked in Hollywood for many years as a staff and freelance stage manager on a long list of television shows, including, The Barbara Mandrell Show, The Newlywed Game, and numerous Sid & Marty Krofft productions .

John “fell” into the nonprofit world when he started stage managing the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethons. With his love of “doing good,” he realized the opportunity existed to create the world’s first nonprofit television channel designed to tell the story of the world’s great charities.

In 1983, John was recruited by Joe Lake to stage manage and floor direct the annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. He managed hundreds of entertainers, performers and celebrities during the annual television special for 16 years. That relationship developed into a lifelong friendship with Joe.

In 1989, John joined Broadcast International to head up their television production division, where he built a unique television production department from the ground up including designing versatile sets.

In 1997, John became the Executive Producer for the Lawyers Communication Network. This network was a joint venture between Broadcast International and the American Bar Association. He oversaw the acquisition and production of hundreds of hours of programming for this new network. He was directly responsible for up to 14 television production crews working simultaneously at each annual ABA conference, and oversaw the editing of these programs after each convention.

In 2000, Safeway Stores, Inc. asked John to be the manager of the Safeway Satellite Network, and in this capacity he built a 2000 site network from the ground up. His responsibilities included the supervision of the satellite television network and the in-store music for this Fortune 50 Company.

On April 18, 2007, John launched the first broadcast of the Starfish Television Network, Where America Comes…to Care.

Machelle Lake – Vice President of Programming

(Combined Television Production & Nonprofit Experience - 23 Years)

With extensive experience in public relations, nonprofit management, marketing communications, community and media relations, promotional and script writing and special event production, Machelle is no stranger to the nonprofit and celebrity worlds. Her earliest charity memory is, as an early teen, volunteering with March of Dimes Walk America and escorting John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard TV series) to various Walk locations to meet the participants. That year, she made thousands of phone calls following up on per-mile pledges for hundreds of walkers.

In 1983 her father co-founded Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) to benefit hospitals for children in the US and Canada. Machelle stepped up to become one of their first volunteers, helping with clerical needs during the year. In addition, for the first 8 years, she was the Executive Talent Coordinator for the annual CMN telethon, working with hundreds of celebrities on their on-air live appearances. During this time, she worked with legends such as Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, the Osmonds, David Copperfield, Bill Cosby, Connie Stevens and Bob Hope.

Eventually, Machelle’s volunteering led her to a career in the non-profit sector. While working for Marriott Hotels, she was hired to begin a national employee-driven, grass-roots fund raising program called Marriott Pride. Under her direction, Marriott businesses across North America banded together to raise money for their local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. From building relationships with those hospitals, Machelle was lured away to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help coordinate the Children’s Miracle Network efforts in five Southern California counties. When the CMN Director left a few years later, she took over the Children’s Miracle Network program, including their annual television special. Ultimately, Machelle was recruited “home” to the Children’s Miracle Network national office.

After spending all of her career raising money for children’s hospitals, Machelle branched out into the traditional business sector. Although she continued to be involved with nonprofit events, working with high-profile individuals such as Larry King, Vice President Dick Cheney, Jeff Bridges, Lionel Ritchie, Lewis Black, Ben Roethlisberger, and Leigh Steinberg, she soon found that she longed to return full-time to her passion.

A few years ago, Machelle returned to her non-profit roots and joined the March of Dimes team at the Salt Lake chapter. Shortly thereafter, she received a call from an old friend, John Marsh, who had worked with Machelle for 15 years at the Children‘s Miracle Network annual television event. John had launched a new television network for charities. And her life has not been the same since!

Andy Carleton – Technical Producer / Chief Engineer

(Combined Television Production & Nonprofit Experience - 34 Years)

Originally from Vermont, Andy started his career in television in 1976 at WCAX-TV in Burlington, as a studio engineer. In 1980, he moved his family to Utah to go to work at KSL-TV and then Video West, where he ultimately became the Manager of Mobile Operations and Engineering.

At Video West he became involved with more live television production for local, national, and international clients, including U2 at Red Rocks, Good Morning America's Summer Vacation '86, and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon where he became friends with John Marsh and Joe Lake. Andy was the Technical Producer and was involved with the live telethon for 18 years, originating from Osmond Studios, Disneyland, and Disney World. He also produced and directed pieces for Video West including a documentary for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce in 1990.

In 1991, Andy started his own company, Carleton Video, Inc. contracting out as an engineering and production consultant. He also served as VP of Sales for Electronic Design Innovations, Inc., a successful custom audio and video equipment manufacturing company until 2005.

In December of 2006, John Marsh met with Andy to start on the design of the Starfish Television Network tapeless digital broadcast facility. The notebook paper block diagram scribbles from that meeting hang on the wall of the Starfish Technical Operations Center (TOC). After working closely with Starfish through the design, build, and initial broadcast phases Andy joined the Starfish staff in August of 2007.

Andy is the father of three beautiful daughters, and a grandfather of two boys and two girls. He has been married to his wife, Debbie, since 1976, and tries very hard to split his time between their home in Taylorsville, Utah, and their mountain cabin in Tabiona, Utah, when they're not traveling the country.

Lee S. Ollerton – Producer/Director/Chief Editor

(Combined Television Production & Nonprofit Experience - 37 Years)

Lee Ollerton’s love of technology began in the early years of his life, the need to know what happened when the big knob on his dad’s prize hi-fi system was turned, or the cool buttons were pushed. The curiosity and love for technology has never left him.

Since his senior year in high school Lee has been a video production professional. With over 36 years of experience as a cameraman, director, editor, technical director…. Lee still loves the challenge of today’s video production world. Lee has worked for TV stations, large and small production companies, corporations, and with his own company, a wide variety of clients and projects. Through his adventures, Lee has earned the nickname “Ossum” by friends and associates.

Whether it’s putting a camera on his shoulder at a sporting event, directing a multi-camera entertainment special, or sitting at a keyboard and mouse creating eye catching graphics for a video presentation… Lee’s heart and pride are put into every frame of each project.

Lee is now involved in what he feels is the greatest opportunity of his life. He was hired as a production professional to work for Starfish Television Network, where his expertise serves to support the media needs of charitable organizations. At Starfish, Lee is working with old friends once involved with the Children’s Miracle Network. This group is working for a cause that gives Lee the warm hearted feeling of making a difference each day.

Mark Hoffman – Audio Production Specialist

(Combined Television Production & Nonprofit Experience - 25 Years)

With a Music/Recording degree from Brigham Young University and additional training from DeVry Institute of Technology, Mark was tapped by Starfish Television Network to serve as its first audio director and studio engineer. Mark has an extensive history in all phases of audio production, and in the creation of audio advertising, supervision of audio production studios, and video/teleconferencing.

Mark’s experience includes producing and engineering CBS Radio’s Rock Connections, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program; and serving as an engineer on Lee Arnold, On A Country Road, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program. Mark has recorded special music projects for various events, such as Provo, Utah’s Amerifest, which included recording the instrumentation for and voices of various artists, such as Donny and Marie Osmond, Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle. Mark participated in the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, including pre-production and live broadcast, and has been a freelance engineer for Bonneville Media, Osmond Studios, Rosewood, and LA East.

For many years Mark has produced live satellite broadcast feeds for CNN, FOX, MSNBC, and ABC with guests including Larry King, Anderson Cooper, Greta Van Susteren, Wolf Blitzer and Joe Scarborough.

Brenda V. Marsh – Human Resources – Executive Assistant

(Combined Communications & Nonprofit Experience - 22 Years)

After spending 20 years in the telecommunications industry, Brenda joined Starfish Television Network to serve as our Executive Assistant/Office Manager. She was the on-site vendor for Sprint’s National Account Division assigned to The Coca-Cola Company World Headquarters in Atlanta for over 10 years – until Coca-Cola hired her to be a manager in their Global Network Operations. She absolutely loved her job of chairing executive meetings, vendor service meetings, managing a team, until she found a greater love….John Marsh. They married in 2002 and Brenda moved from Atlanta to Salt Lake City to join her new husband. As John was creating the concept that was to become the Starfish Television Network, Brenda was by John’s side every step of the way – including giving up her career in management with a regional telecommunications provider to come join the Starfish Television Network staff. Her people skills, attention to detail, and years of experience have proven invaluable to the team. We like to refer to her as our "Vice President of First Impressions".

In addition to her professional experience, Brenda has served as Vice President of a Women Executive’s organization, as well as many years of church volunteer service in leadership and committee roles.

Londa Anderson – Program Director

(Combined Communications & Nonprofit Experience - 12 Years)

Londa comes to Starfish with an extensive background in sales reporting, finance, accounting, customer service, administration, and office management. She spent almost 10 years in the telecommunications industry with Integra Telecom as an Account Manager, Sales Coordinator and Sales Support professional. This experience makes her the perfect fit as our Program Director/Traffic Coordinator. Londa is responsible for creating our viewing schedule, including filling every second of a 24 hour period with programming. In addition, Londa is also responsible for the generation and preparation of a variety of reports for management and clients. Her superior work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to the Starfish Television Network make her invaluable to the Starfish Television Network team.

Board of Directors

Chairman - Leslie DeeAnne Mower

Leslie DeeAnn started her first company in her home in 1987 and had successfully developed it into a 700 million dollar private company by the time it sold in 2006. At that point, Leslie was looking forward to retirement and spending more time with her grandchildren.

Bob, Leslie’s middle son, then shared with her a concept for a new company, one that would focus its efforts primarily on humanitarian aid. As Leslie learned more about this new concept and discovered how much it would mean to children and families all over the world, she jumped at the opportunity. Leslie has always been known for her good deeds and love for others.

When Starfish came to her, she explored the idea of this exceptional non-profit humanitarian company. She is now looking forward to devoting her time and resources to Starfish and working with a great team. This partnership can further the support of thousands in need and expedite an explosion of good deeds.

Leslie is the mother of five sons and grandmother of seventeen. One of her favorite things to do is spend time with her family, ride her horses at her ranch, and teach dance.

Vice Chairman - Joseph G. Lake

(See bio above)

Secretary - Jami Ross

Jami Ross has worked closely with Leslie DeeAnn for 25 years as her personal assistant. She has traveled the world with Leslie as a make-up artist and a speaker, and in her travels, she has visited many impoverished countries and had many incredible humanitarian experiences.

Jami was the first employee to fill and direct the first shipment overseas for charitable clothing, food, and personal care products. She feels she can add to the exciting team at Starfish. With her expertise and power, she will embrace this challenge with absolute energy and excitement.

Jami is the mother of two daughters and four grandchildren. She loves spending time with her children and grandchildren and has a passion for the outdoors, traveling, and horses. Jami is a true humanitarian and assists her grandparents on a daily basis.

National Advisory Board

The board of directors will receive information, advice and direction from the National Advisory Board. These people will be selected based on their experience and expertise in related fields, such as the cable television, non-profit and advertising industries, and because of their shared vision in The Starfish Television Network.

Dale Murphy – Honorary Advisory Board Member

(Former Major League Baseball player)

Dale Murphy was chosen in the first round of the 1974 Major League Draft by the Atlanta Braves. Drafted straight out of high school, Mr. Murphy spent four years in the minor leagues before playing out a long and successful career with the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Colorado Rockies. He won back-to-back National League MVP awards in 1982 and 1983, and ended his career with 398 homeruns. Mr. Murphy was one of the most beloved athletes to ever play in Atlanta. His number (#3) was retired by the Atlanta Braves and now hangs in Turner Field. Known as one of the true gentlemen of the game, Mr. Murphy continues to lead by example, supporting numerous worthwhile charities. He travels the country speaking on behalf of his foundation--"I Won't Cheat"-- educating kids about the dangers of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. In 1987, Dale was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the "Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year," representing major league baseball as the athlete "Who Cares the Most" and was honored as such by President Ronald Regan at the White House. Mr. Murphy is a sought-after motivational speaker and now divides his time between charity work, church work, and his family. He and his wife, Nancy, are the parents of eight children (seven sons and one daughter), and grandparents to two adorable little boys!

Ed Smart – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Ed Smart is the father of Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted on June 5, 2002, and miraculously rescued nine months later. Through the loss and return of his daughter, he passionately sought the passage of the "Amber Alert," for the protection and rescue of other children. For the benefit of all children, he lobbied Congress and the Senate tirelessly to prevent further abductions and to rescue missing children. Mr. Smart has become a nationally renowned spokesperson for child protection, advocating for legislation and non-profit organizations that focus on the prevention and recovery of missing children. He works with and serves on the board of several non-profit agencies including, the National Child ID program, sponsored by the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association), Radkids; and the I Keep Safe program from the Governors’ Spouses Coalition for internet Safety. Mr. Smart is also a member of the State of Utah’s Amber Alert committee and a frequent guest speaker for Law Enforcement and other agencies involved in protecting children from predators. Mr. Smart is the owner of a real estate and mortgage company based in Salt Lake City. He graduated from George Washington University with a BBA in Finance and an MBA with an emphasis in Urban Planning. He and his wife Lois reside in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Susan Lawrence – Honorary Advisory Board Member

(bio requested)

Kent Derricott – Honorary Advisory Board Member

(bio requested)

Leigh Steinberg – Honorary Advisory Board Member

(Former Major League Baseball player)

Leigh Steinberg, the real-life Jerry Maguire whose story inspired the hit film, boasts a client roster that’s a who’s- who of US sports. During his remarkable 33-year career, he has represented over 150 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, boxing and Olympic sports. His firm, Leigh Steinberg Enterprises, maintains a client roster that is highlighted by some of the most high profile names in sports. Athletes such as Hall of Famers Warren Moon (Houston Oilers), Troy Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), Steve Young (San Francisco 49ers)—along with Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) Ricky Williams (Miami Dolphins), Mark Brunell (Washington Redskins), and Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis have all been among his esteemed group. He has represented the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft a record eight times, a milestone unrivaled within the sports industry.

What distinguishes Mr. Steinberg from others within his profession is his desire for athletes to make a positive contribution to society. As a result, his clients have donated over $100 million to hundreds of charities and scholarships nationwide. Leigh contributes his time and efforts to a variety of humanitarian causes. He has actively been involved with the Human Relations Commission, Children Now, Children’s Miracle Network, CORO Fellows Program and the Starlight Foundation. He founded and underwrites the Steinberg Leadership Institute, a nationwide program run by the Anti-Defamation League preparing students to fight racism and inequality throughout the world. He has endowed scholarships at his high school, donated time and resources to organizations such as Special Olympics, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Junior Achievement. Mr. Steinberg has received screen credit as a Technical Consultant on the following feature films: Jerry Maguire, starring Tom Cruise, Oliver Stone’s latest feature, On Any Given Sunday and For the Love of the Game, starring Kevin Costner. He has also worked as a consultant for the HBO original series, Arli$$ and serves as the title sponsor of the annual Newport Beach Film Festival. He has been featured on national television programs such as 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, The Today Show and in magazines such as Business Week, Sports Illustrated, People, Success, Forbes, Playboy, GQ, and Inc.

Mr. Steinberg was born and raised in Los Angeles where he attended Hamilton High School. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles for one year before transferring to the Berkeley campus. At Berkeley, he was elected student body President and subsequently attended Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law where he was elected President of his graduation class and met his first client, Cal quarterback Steve Bartkowski.

Marilyn McCoo – Honorary Advisory Board Member

An extremely successful female recording artist, Marilyn McCoo’s combined record sales - as a solo performer, a member of The 5th Dimension and a part of a duo with husband, Billy Davis, Jr. - ranks her among the top 10 black female vocalists of the “rock era.” This places her among such greats as Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. Ms. McCoo has won a total of eight Grammys. When she sang with The 5th Dimension, the group won six Grammys. Ms. McCoo and her husband. Billy Davis, Jr., won a Grammy (Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo) for “You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show).”

Ms. McCoo starred as Julie in the Broadway revival of “Showboat,” and traveled with the show to Chicago. In addition, her musical theatre roles include Effie in “Dreamgirls” and Aldonza in “Man of La Mancha.” Ms. McCoo also starred in “Anything Goes” and “A-My Name Is Alice.” Ms. McCoo had guest starring roles in television series and movies-of-the-week and a recurring role on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” Although her most recent role was on WB’s popular “Jamie Foxx Show,” other television acting credits include guest starring roles in the ABC-TV movie “The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins,” “Night Court,” “The Fall Guy” and “Punky Brewster,” among others.

For five years Ms. McCoo shined as host of “Solid Gold,” one of the most successful TV-music shows of the ‘80s. She has cohosted Stellar Gospel Music Awards and the Dove Awards. She served as one of the hosts of the historic Live Aid Concert and a Fox Network’s pre-Grammy special. She narrated the Emmy Award winning program “Agents of Change: A Blackboard Revolution, Aging Parents: Planning for the Future” as well as hosted and performed on “The World’s Largest Concert,” all for PBS.

In addition to all her professional activities, Ms. McCoo finds time to be actively involved with charitable organizations. For 16 years she co-hosted the national Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. For 12 years she co-hosted the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars telethon which benefited the United Negro College Fund. She has also appeared in several “DIVAS: Simply Singing!” productions to benefit the Minority AIDS Project.

In 2004 Ms. McCoo and Billy wrote the book Up, Up and Away...How We Found Love, Faith and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World about their 39 year marriage and recently released a new album “The Many Faces of Love.”

Billy Davis, Jr. – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Billy Davis, Jr., along with his wife, Marilyn McCoo, has enjoyed tremendous success through the years as a recording artist, performer and author. Together, they have received 7 Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and 3 platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. They are currently celebrating 40 years in the entertainment business with a musical tribute to the hits and productions that have made up their multi-faceted careers.

The husband and wife team celebrated 39 years of marriage in 2008. In 2004 the couple wrote a book, which shares their secrets of staying happy and committed to each other in Hollywood. It’s entitled Up, Up and Away…How We Found Love, Faith and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World.

As lead vocalists of one of the top singing groups of the late 60’s and early 70’s, The 5th Dimension, they recorded such classics as “Up, Up & Away,” “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell To Answer.”

As a duo, they had immediate success with the single, “You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show).” It was a #1 hit and earned them a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group. That success peaked network interest and CBS-TV premiered “The Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Show” as a prime-time summer series in 1977.

In addition to the success they’ve had together, Mr. Davis had the chance to realize a lifelong dream to record a religious album with gospel great, the Rev. James Cleveland, entitled, Let Me Have a Dream. He also began to explore theatrical opportunities, starring in the hit musical, Blues In The Night, and in the role of James “Thunder” Early in a regional production of Dreamgirls.

McCoo and Davis were invited to perform for the Pontiff during the 1987 U.S. visit of Pope John Paul II, and have participated in inaugural celebrations for presidents of the United States. In the early 90’s, they joined the original members of The 5th Dimension for a special reunion tour, and in August 1991, the group was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Michael Lloyd – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Michael Lloyd, at the young age of 20, became Vice President of A & R for MGM Records. In the past 40 (plus) years the prolific and talented record producer has accumulated in excess of 100 gold and platinum records well over 72 albums and 34 singles collecting numerous #1 singles and albums.

Mr. Lloyd's records, ranging from Pop & Rock to Country & Jazz, R&B & Gospel, have been recognized by such organizations as the Grammys, the American Music Awards, the Academy Awards, the Dove Awards (the Christian Music equivalent of the Grammy), the National Association of Record Merchants and The Golden Globe Awards. He is featured in Who's Who in America, in California and in Entertainment. His various chart records span five decades, from the 60's to the present. Additionally, Lloyd has provided scoring, music supervision, song writing, song placement and or music producing for well over 100 motion pictures, 16 TV movies, 13 television specials & 35 television series.

As well as being the music supervisor for the motion picture, and the Dirty Dancing album, Mr. Lloyd produced the blockbuster hits "I've Had The Time Of My Life" for Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, "Yes" by Merry Clayton and "She's Like The Wind" by Patrick Swayze. He also composed and produced the Latin dance music.

At MGM Records, Mr. Lloyd signed Lou Rawls, which generated Mr. Lloyd's first major hit, A Natural Man. Some of the artists Mr. Lloyd has worked with over the years include Barry Manilow, Belinda Carlisle, Kimberley Locke, Dionne Warwick, Steve Holy, Natalie Grant, Bill Medley, Benny Mardones, Stryper, Jennifer Warnes, The Righteous Brothers, The Monkees, Shaun Cassidy, Eric Carman, The Bellamy Brothers, The Burrito Brothers, The New Seekers, Sammy Davis Jr., Air Supply, Carmen, Jeffrey Osborne, The Osmonds, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Bill Medley, Tamara Walker, The Pointer Sisters, Leif Garrett, Susie Alllanson, Brush Arbor, Donny & Marie, Maureen McGovern, Roger Williams, Merry Clayton, Debby Boone, and Frank Sinatra, performing a special collector's version of Silent Night.

Recently, Mr. Lloyd and artist Kimberley Locke made music business history by having 3 consecutive #1 Christmas songs, Up On The Housetop (2005), Jingle Bells (2006) and Frosty the Snowman (2007).

Another noteworthy project of Mr. Lloyd's is the family oriented "Kidsongs" line of videos. The award winning series - produced by Together Again Productions - features updated, standard nursery songs, plus original songs composed by Mr. Lloyd. A TV series, based on the videos, has been broadcast on the PBS Network. Mr. Lloyd has also ventured into film and television production. Having produced feature motion pictures and a television movie, he is developing more projects. Additionally, he is a consultant to new media companies specializing in music and entertainment.

Mr. Lloyd's contributions to the community have centered around children. He has been on the board of directors (Varsity Club) of former Los Angeles Lakers Star Byron Scott's Challenge for Children which raised funds for various child health related causes in Orange County, California. Additionally, he participated in Christmas projects that benefit Child Health nationwide. He also is head of the advisory board for the Child Safety Network to promote internet and child safety programs.

Mr. Lloyd has been continuing to work and support music and arts education through SC6 Music and Arts Coalition for children grades K-12. He addressed the PTA Conventions in Los Angeles and Long Beach (2008) and participated in other various events for LAUSD. He is a featured speaker at the Taxi Road Rally Convention for aspiring composers and performers and has guest lectured at The Musicians Institute, UCLA and Pepperdine. Additionally, each year he is a part of the Career Day Program at Beverly Hills High School.

Lt. Gen. Michael W. Wooley USAF, Ret. – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Mike Wooley is the CEO of Wooley & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm in Navarre, Florida, concentrating in Special Operations plus Military and Civilian Aviation.

He is a 35-year veteran of the US Air Force and retired in 2008 in the rank of Lieutenant General. He held Command Positions six times during his career. His last command was The Air Force Special Operations Command. Mike is both a military and civilian pilot with numerous certificates and ratings.

He holds a B.B.A. from Northeast Louisiana University and an M.S. from Webster University plus completed two military programs of study at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Mike is on the Military Advisory Board of FLIR Systems, Inc. and is a member of the Board of Directors for Alenia North America and Space Data Corporation.

Mark Steines – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a degree in radio and television. Joined "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) on August 24, 1995. His wife, actress and former Miss America Leanza Cornett, gave birth to their first child, a boy named Kai Harper Steines who weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21" tall. [February 19, 2002] 2nd son Avery James (AJ) born [November 4th, 2003] Co-host, with Lu Parker, of the 2005 Hollywood Christmas Parade [November 27, 2005]. His first job in TV was with KWWL News out of Waterloo, Iowa. His first big reporting story was to interview President Bush, who was visiting the area. Mark arrived at the press conference and announced to the Secret Service, "I'm here to shoot the President." Needless to say, the photo shoot/interview was put on hold while everything was sorted out! Co-host, with Lu Parker, of the 2006 Hollywood Christmas Parade (75th anniversary) [December 15, 2006]. Has an older brother named Mike.

Leanza Cornett – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Television personality Leanza Cornett was crowned Miss America 1993. As Miss America, she became the first beauty queen to adopt AIDS prevention as the theme of her year of service.

Ms. Cornett has also served as a host for several television shows, including Entertainment Tonight, New Attitudes, and Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?, and had made television guest appearances in television shows such as Melrose Place, The Tick, and Fear Factor. In addition, she serves as a reporter for Animal Planet's coverage of the Eukanuba AKC National Dog Show programs and hosts the "On The Block" show on DIY Network. Ms. Cornett has also appeared as a host on various shows, including Entertainment Tonight, NBC’s Weekend Today Show and Fine Living Network’s Tricks of the Trade.

Her stage credits include: Barefoot in the Park, Godspell, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Bye Bye Birdie, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid.

Ms. Cornett was an emcee at the 2006, 2007 & 2008 CAMIE awards, recognizing Character and Morality in Entertainment. Ms. Cornett and her husband, E.T. correspondent Mark Steines, have two sons

Jane Clayson Johnson – Honorary Advisory Board Member

Retired anchor and correspondent for CBS and ABC, and published author

Terry Planell – Honorary Advisory Board Member

With over 30 years of experience in the broadcast industry, Terry Planell is one of the first Hispanic women to have succeeded in both Spanish and English-language television. Ms. Planell has served as Senior Vice President of Globecast in New York; Senior Vice President, Broadcast Group of Skyview Media Group in New Jersey; Senior Vice President, Programming and Production of Eurochampions in London, UK; Director of Programming and Special Events for Univision's, WXTV-41 in New York; Vice President and General Manager WHCT-TV 18 in Hartford; Director of Programming and Operations at WWOR-TV in New York; together with owning her own management consultancy company. Ms. Planell has been recipient of numerous accolades for her contribution to the broadcast industry.