**Daniel Gourley**
*Chief Executive Officer*

Daniel has worked in several markets including house of worship, educational & corporate AV production, with clients such as City of Scottsdale, Gila River Indian Community, John C. Lincoln Hospitals, and the Herberger Theater Center. Daniel has had the opportunity to work with architects, engineers, contractors and end-users to create incredible entertainment experiences. Daniel has also served in churches as an ordained minister in Arizona for over 10 years.
This diverse insight and background enables Daniel to understand the creative needs and technical requirements of corporate activities, performance venues and modern houses of worship.
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Jason has a background in operations management. He spent over 20 years as a retail manager overseeing multi-unit markets across different states. He also worked for 9 years in insurance, including roles as a injury adjuster, trainer, facilitator and auto claims manager, and holds a MBA from Grand Canyon University.
Jason has been a worship leader since 1991. He currently serves in his local church as an Associate Pastor over music and production. He loves building teams and developing musicians, singers and worship leaders to their fullest potential. Having grown up in Hawai’i, he loves surfing and skateboarding. On his off days you can catch him riding his Onewheel.
Josh loves spending time with his family, going to theme parks and being a nerd at heart has a love for table top gaming, hosting monthly game nights for his close friends.
Josh brings a unique understanding of ministry as his Father is a Pastor and Josh spent several years as a Worship Pastor before taking on the mantle of lighting designer for his last church before joining the team at 5 Words. He is excited to bring his passion for excellence and attention to detail to every project he is involved with.

**Kobus Van Der Merwe**
*Dir of Finance/HR/Supply Chain*

Kobus graduated University and spent the first 10 years of his life learning about the Construction Industry in South Africa. After this work, Kobus moved on to become an Independent Project Manager in the construction industry specializing as a Client Representative. He has also served on the Boards of Directors of many companies during his career.
Kobus brings a vast amount of skill & knowledge to the operational side of 5WM, with the knowledge of improving processes and procedures in order to quality control projects to benefit of clients. He is excited to join the 5WM Team!
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**Brian Tabor**
*Digital Marketing Specialist*

Jason is a follower of Christ, husband, and father of two little girls. He was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Ohio. Jason and his family moved to Arizona 6 years ago and have not looked back. Jason has been a lover of music his whole life. He believes that some of the best time spent with the Lord is through music. He spent 8 years traveling and singing as a Southern Gospel recording artist. He has spent the last 15 years of his professional career in a sales role in various industries from the auto industry, Harley-Davidson, and lastly in commercial lighting where he managed public sector accounts. He is excited to combine his passion for the Lord through the arts and his skills in serving people to the 5WM team.
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**Myles Cirillo**
*Director of Ops & Engineering*

Myles has worn many hats in the lighting and entertainment industry with years of management, design, applications, sales and systems engineering. Also product development, field service - programming and commissioning jobs, project management, and quotations experience. He has worked in the AVL industry for over forty years mostly in lighting-LED, theatrical, architectural, and commercial markets.
Myles holds a Bachelors of Science degree in engineering from California State University, Fullerton. He currently resides in the historic city of Gettysburg, PA. He enjoys helping others and has served in various worship and tech teams and in church leadership boards for over two decades. He has been married to his wonderful wife since 1981. They have two wonderful grown children, four amazing grand-kids, and love to travel.

Juliana is a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in administration, specializing in the unique environment of a church community. Juliana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Communication from the American University, where she honed her skills in effective communication and strategic planning. Outside of work, Juliana treasures spending time with her family, baking desserts, and enjoying the outdoors.

**Dave Miranda**
*Senior* *Project Manager*

Tammy brings over 40 years of experience from a variety of positions including; customer service, sales, accounting, office management, wife and mother. Her love of helping others and a desire to be challenged and grow is what drew her to 5 Words Media. Her goal is to utilize her varied skills to provide excellent support for staff and customers alike.
As a musician and worship leader, she has seen many changes in the AV industry. Working behind the scenes is where she shines!
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**Generose Montecillo**
*Data Entry Agent*

Generose Montecillo is a dedicated wife and mother who has faithfully served in the Fundamental Baptist Church since 2006. Over the past decade, she has been an active member of the church choir and continues to serve alongside her husband, Ezravio Montecillo, in their local Christian church. A graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education, Generose has built a diverse professional background, with four years of experience working at McDonald's and six years in the BPO industry.

In her personal life, Generose enjoys playing and watching volleyball, indulging in movies and series, listening to music, and savoring her love for coffee.

Currently, she is honored to be part of the 5 Words Media team as a Data Entry Specialist. In this role, Generose blends her passion for the church with her love for technology, contributing innovative solutions that help churches grow and expand their reach. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and is excited about making a positive impact on church communities.

**Frankie Hermosillo**
*Project Engineer*

Mike has been working in production and the AVL industry since 2010. He brings a wide range of experiences to the table including lighting, building stages, corporate A/V, and working with large national events in AVL. Mike has worked on shows with clients such as the Jacksonville Jaguars, James Taylor, Train, and Cheap Trick.
Mike is also an avid musician and has been playing music since he was 10. He started with the violin, and now is an avid guitar and bass player. Mike holds an AA in Commercial Music and Recording from American River College.
Mike loves the outdoors and hiking, exploring and traveling. He would love to visit Europe and Japan, and all of the other continents. Mike is also a foodie and loves to try new things.

**Christian Cormier**
*Outside* *Sales Consultant*

Christian comes to 5WM while spending 23 years in full-time ministry serving his local church as an assistant pastor. He has overseen the AVL for his church’s live and post production. He has a passion to see churches of all sizes and denominations utilize technology available to them to advance God’s Kingdom.Christian lives in the San Diego area with is wife, three children, and his first grand baby.
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Melody comes from a theater and house of worship background, with over 17 years of multidisciplinary live production experience. She grew up around church stages, but her passion for AVL began in high school theatre, where she was blessed to be part of a large theatre company. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work alongside many churches to create life impacting events, experiences, and creative installations.
She and her husband Joseph live in Michigan, where one of them enjoys the winter snow. She spends her free time listening to audiobooks, playing video games, and learning new skills.

Mike has been working in production and the AVL industry since 2010. He brings a wide range of experiences to the table including lighting, building stages, corporate A/V, and working with large national events in AVL. Mike has worked on shows with clients such as the Jacksonville Jaguars, James Taylor, Train, and Cheap Trick.
Mike is also an avid musician and has been playing music since he was 10. He started with the violin, and now is an avid guitar and bass player. Mike holds an AA in Commercial Music and Recording from American River College.
Mike loves the outdoors and hiking, exploring and traveling. He would love to visit Europe and Japan, and all of the other continents. Mike is also a foodie and loves to try new things.

**Michael Wallace**
*Lead IT & Benching Tech*

Michael Wallace first forayed into AV production when he volunteered to run sound for his youth group in 2015. He soon became involved as a youth leader and went on to play in the main worship band for 3 years as a keyboardist. He always wanted to go to school for digital arts, and graduated from GCU with a bachelor’s in Digital Film. In his spare time, he produces and edits film projects and does freelance screenwriting. Michael is excited to bring his organizational skills to the 5WM team!
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**Ezravio Montecillo**
*Business Development Rep*

Ezra Montecillo has been serving the church for over 10 years as part of the music ministry and worship team. A graduate of Information Technology, he brings his passion for technology and ministry to his role at 5 Words Media as a Business Development Representative. Based in the Philippines, Ezra is dedicated to connecting churches with innovative AVL solutions to help them grow and expand their reach of the Gospel. He finds great joy and fulfillment in his work with 5 Words Media, considering it a privilege to serve churches and contribute to their mission of upgrading and thriving in their AVL needs.
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Dylan is a disciple of Jesus, and he grew up around technology and sound while attending a church in the East Valley of Phoenix. He got involved in helping with technology in the church at an early age, and has loved learning more and more ever since. Dylan is a graduate of CRAS where he majored in audio.

Since then, he has worked in many different areas of the AVL industry. From helping local bands to running sound for church orchestras, Dylan loves getting to use his talents and gifts that God has given him. Dylan also has a CTS certification, which earned him a promotion to Foreman in 2025. He is looking forward to growing even more as a 5WM employee.

**Gabriel Padilla**
*Project Technician*

Gabriel has been immersed in the world of audio for nine years, starting in the church environment and growing into a skilled AVL professional. From mixing on an old analog Mackie board to operating advanced consoles like the Allen & Heath S5000, he has developed a deep understanding of live sound.

Gabriel has served as a Stage Manager for multiple Vineyard Church National Conferences and attended Glendale Community College for Audio Production. A multi-instrumentalist and Dante Level 3 certified, he is passionate about helping others grow in their craft and faith while delivering high-quality AVL solutions.

**Robert Schrader**
*Inventory & Logistics Agent*

Pedro is a media professional with over 11 years of experience in production, live events, videography, cinematography, and photography. He began working in the media department at his church at age 10. Pedro transitioned into lighting design, programming shows for events, churches, and even a presidential campaign. He also has extensive experience as a stagehand and helping churches and venues with lighting and video setups since 2014, and holds a Adobe certification in graphic design.
In his free time, he enjoys practicing and creating unique stage designs, playing drums with his band, and spending time with his dogs.

David has been working with Procurement, Logistics, & Supply Chain Management since 2009. His experience comes from various industries such as renewable energy, shipping, construction and manufacturing.

David is a church officer in his local Church of Christ congregation. and is a teacher for the Children's Worship Service. He's a fan of movies, music, and Japanese anime/manga. David also likes to plant vegetables in his garden during his spare time.