Advisory Board | Industry Experience
Jim Kirkpatrick
James Kirkpatrick retired investment sales licenses and liquidated EdwardJones Partnership ownership to conclude a twenty-year career training brokers, their staff and communicating Financial Life Truths and Principles to families and business owners reaching Top Producer status before answering the call for People to Know More About Money Sooner.
Patrick Moran
Patrick Moran over a life long insurance career traversed from America First Insurance VP of Marketing to Local and Regional Agency Marketing for the Arthur J Gallagher wholesale subsidiary RPS, culminating in National Director of Client Relations. Patrick’s active relationships and industry engagement bode well for the future value of Good News and his family’s ownership.
Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas a previous large regional bank system COMPLIANCE SENIOR MANAGER developed implemented and trained compliance testing and CRA fulfillment working closely with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Reserve Bank. Currently a permanent member of the Compliance and Operations Schools Advisory Committee and Schools of Banking Compliance School Director. Mark and wife Pam as owners are a wonderful addition to Good News.
Roger Gaddis
Roger Gaddis is a CPA and CFP®, practitioner specializing in investment management, estate planning, and retirement planning.
Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), an affiliate of Kestra IS. Kestra IS and Kestra AS are not affiliated with Gaddis & Gaddis Wealth Management.
Allen Beaird
Allen Beaird has developed advanced data delivery systems for a financial recovery business, ultimately to serve as a client support mechanism for sales, customer success specialists, and corporate records management. He has already developed sophisticated back-end video tracking and reporting mechanisms for GNP video delivery systems.
Mic Goodell
Michael Goodell a former Marine who co-founded R & R Select, a wholesale Insurance Specialty line provider. Where he managed, grew, negotiated and oversaw the sale of the company to Arthur J. Gallagher remaining until retirement an Executive Vice President. He is married to Donna and active in extended family and Church. A largest shareholder and Career Insurance Professional his experience has proven invaluable to GNP.
Michelle Fuller
Michelle Fuller Experienced HR Leader and Consultant with a demonstrated history of success in manufacturing, transportation, and energy industries. Skilled in Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Compensation, and Training. Strong consulting professional with exhibited strengths in process improvement and HCMS/HRIS system optimization, communications, and employee relations.
David Keesee
David Keesee a life-long entrepreneur, has started 2 companies and consulted many others for over 3 decades. David has developed educational curriculum for Higher-Ed and K-12, among other corporate Virtual Reality safety training experiences. Known as a micro-innovator of technology, David has created Mobile apps, 3D animation, capital fundraising and video marketing strategies with clients all across the country. David joins us with skills in digital filming, production and digital marketing expertise to maximize exposure to new markets.
Marty Tannen
Marty Tannen a dynamic entrepreneurial sales executive with a proven success record. Adept at driving growth of company revenues and improving sales team performance. Tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty and forging strong relationships with external business partners. Diplomatic and tactful at all levels.
Production Team
Sean Hight
Sean Hight brings over 20 years experience in media production. Several years were with a nationwide communications company coordinating live sports events and footage acquisition, plus pre and post production experience with all major networks and sports channels across the country. He has successfully managed video production projects for live sports and entertainment production such as the Super Bowl, Wimbledon, NBA, MLB, and college sports.
David Keesee
Rena Cook
Rena Cook is the founder of Vocal Authority, a training, and development business serving corporate clients who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. She is an author, speaker, coach, voice-over artist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma School of Drama. She has taught professional actors, many of whom can be seen on Broadway, film and television. Through Vocal Authority, Rena adapts actor training techniques to help individual and groups be more confident and dynamic communicators.
Marketing Team
David Keesee
Michelle Fuller
