About

Minister James A. Willis Jr.

Combining his years in the industry and as a Minister, he has been serving for over forty (40) years. His passion for music and ministry speaks for itself. Music runs through his veins and without out it, he cannot effectively do what he is called to do. His musical abilities span from writing, composing, vocal arranging, and to teaching. Minister Willis is a force to be reckoned with. His unquestionable character and drive to support all Ministers and Artists worldwide is driven by God. Mr. Willis’s holds a bachelor’s degree in physiology. Whatever his hands find to do, he does, and he does it well. He’s always supportive of everyone and believes all are equal.

Terri Mcconnell

Terri Mcconnell is an amazing artist and has over twenty years in the industry. McConnell is Nationally and Internationally known, she spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever she goes. She is an phenomenal wife. mother and friend.

Dr. Caroline Whittaker

Dr. Whittaker, known as “Dr. C” by her colleagues and “Dr. Whitt” by her family, has been a higher education college professor for over ten years and involved in governance work at the college level. Dr. Whittaker maintains a passion for teaching and training and values the opportunity of learning and advocating the success of others. Her experience in educating students includes business management, business math, organizational behavior and leadership, human resource management, human relations, and marketing.

Mary Downs

Ms. Mary E. Downs has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering/technology and a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering science. She has experience in program managing environmental engineering contracts valued over $8M, that provide hazardous waste handling and disposal support services for Tinker Air Force Base. One of her primary tasks is to track contractor job performances, invoice billings, and assure that financial budget is available to properly pay contractors as they provide invoices for payment of services. Mary really loves the Lord and has a heart for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the ministry of music. She loves supporting others in this Christian journey.

Leslie Berry Smith

Leslie’s experience with people and her ability to organize the perfect marketing plan in getting the word out to the masses is well-documented. She joined the executive staff for the Gospel Artist Music Association (GAMA) in 2022 and serves as the Director of Marketing. Leslie’s utmost belief is that God instilled in her passion and love for others, and she is a willing disciple while inviting others to Christ.

Lakesha Mackie

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Music was and is instrumental in her life. The love for music started to build in her at the age of four and to date music yet reigns in the heart of this voluminous soprano. Lakesha has had the opportunity to sing background for many of the well-known gospel artist in the Bay Area as well as touring and recording. After moving to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2002, she became very active in the community and her church which is the Wildwood Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. E.W. Bryant where she serves faithfully as directress of various choirs, Praise and Worship Team, and is heavily involved in her youth and Sunday School Department.

Carolyn Traylor