National Gospel Announcers Guild

	Al "The Bishop" Hobbs Chairman Indianapolis, Indiana Al Hobbs is simply one of the most interesting personalities you’re likely to ever cross paths within this industry. Wearing as many hats as some specialty stores offer, Brother Hobbs has earned the title of ‘Bishop’ with an empire to accompany it. He currently oversees the operation of two gospel record labels, serves as chairperson of the Gospel Announcer’s Guild and serves as Vice-Chairperson of the industry’s leading organization – the Gospel Music Workshop Of America, Inc. (GMWA). Al is one of America's leading broadcasting, record company and Gospel music marketing and sales executive. A professional artist, announcer, meeting planner, event coordinator and successful entrepreneur, was born June 4, 1943 in Decatur, Alabama. He has been married 11 years to Gabrella Coleman-Hobbs, and is the father of Alex Carrington Hobbs and Asha Gabrel Hobbs.
	Elder Sam Williams Vice Chairman - Brooklyn, New York With over 20 years experience in the areas of Radio Broadcasting in "The" major market in the world, the Gospel Recording Industry, Major Concert Production and Promotion, Evangelism and Church Administration, Bishop Sam L. Williams has been the Gospel Programmer/Consultant and On Air Personality with Inner City Broadcasting's WBLS 107.5 FM in New York City for the past seven years. He is host of "Joy In The Morning". Since 1990 Bishop Williams has also been an On-Air Personality/Producer with the Tri-State areas largest Christian Radio Station WWDJ 90 AM (Salem Broadcasting Corp.) His other radio experience included Special Projects Consultant WWRL (Unity Broadcasting); Gospel Program/Music Director/Air Personality WADO (Command Broadcasting). Recognized as an outstanding leader in the Gospel Music Industry, for the past 25 years Bishop Williams has been a member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. He is Vice-Chair of the Gospel Announcers Guild and was elected to the Board of Directors at the convention in New Orleans - 2000.
	Donna Creer 2nd Vice Chairman Little Rock, Arkansas President - Arkansas Gospel Announcers Guild
	Judy Neal - Secretary Tacoma, Washington Born in San Antonio, Texas. Director of the Voices of St. John Baptist Church in Tacoma, WA, (an 80 member choir); Asst. Minister of Music for the 10 choirs at St. John. East Texas State University Graduate. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. KZIZ 1560 AM Heavenbound Train Announcer. Juvenile Rehabilitation Regional Administrator (State of WA) Tacoma Little Theatre Actor. Pierce Co. AIDS Dept. Board Member James wife, Nia's mom. Scripture of Inspiration: Joshua 1:9
	Tammy Taylor Correspondence Secretary Memphis, Tennessee
	Willie McClendon Registrar Chattanooga, Tennessee
	Pastor Juandolyn Stokes Chaplain Atlanta, Georgia
	Rev. James Valdespino Assistant Chaplain
	Larnelle Satchell Sargent-at-Arms New Haven, CT