Point of View Co-Host, Penna Dexter frequently sits in as guest host for Kerby Anderson. Her weekly commentaries air on the Bott Radio Network. Penna’s heart is in educating and encouraging Christian...

After 7 years in Christian radio and video production, Tim joined the Dawson McAllister Association (DMA) in 1986. In 1991 he was instrumental in helping Dawson launch the ministry’s first syndicated...

After 7 years in Christian radio and video production, Tim joined the Dawson McAllister Association (DMA) in 1986. In 1991 he was instrumental in helping Dawson launch the ministry’s first syndicated radio program, Dawson McAllister Live! Developed as a call-in talk show for teenagers and young adults, Tim was the show’s producer for its first nine years. Later that same year, he was also instrumental in the launch of TheHopeLine, the show’s off-air coaching ministry, In 1996 he became DMA’s Senior Vice-President. In 2000, Tim went to Vanderbilt University as a media consult and producer, helping pioneer the development of interactive web-based curriculum. He returned to DMA (now known as TheHopeLine) in 2006 as CEO. Tim has a BBS in Pastoral Theology from Colorado Christian University.

Greg Strause charted a meteoric rise in the film world since moving to Hollywood in the mid-90s, from self-taught visual effects wizard to renowned feature film director and producer. Greg founded VFX...

Greg Strause charted a meteoric rise in the film world since moving to Hollywood in the mid-90s, from self-taught visual effects wizard to renowned feature film director and producer. Greg founded VFX company Pixel Envy in 1996, creating visual effects for The X-Files, Band of Brothers, and Titanic. He then founded Hydraulx in 2002, and was awarded work on blockbuster films like The Avengers, Avatar, 300, Captain America, 2012, Iron Man 2, Battle: Los Angeles, San Andreas, Social Network, X-Men: Apocalypse, The Day After Tomorrow, Rampage and Netflix’s series Stranger Things S2. Greg co-directed Aliens Vs. Predator Requiem for 20th Century Fox Studios in 2007, which grossed over $130 million at the worldwide box office. Next he directed, produced, and financed the sci-fi action film Skyline for Universal Studios in 2010, launching a trilogy of independent films. In 2004 Greg created Lola VFX, the premier digital cosmetic retouching company in Hollywood. Lola VFX completed stunning age reduction work on Brad Pitt for Benjamin Button, Tom Cruise in the Mission Impossible franchise, as well as many films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Greg exited Lola VFX in 2014. Greg has been at the forefront of film making technology for decades, building his own data centers, architecting complex high speed storage area networks, and overseeing large teams of artists, software, and A.I. developers to create ground breaking technology. In recent years he has expanded his focus into machine learning and A.I. automation for consumer based apps. Greg’s first app on the market is FOY (Fountain of Youth), and it brings fully automated, Hollywood quality beauty retouching to the visual effects market.

Mr. James C. Czirr, Executive Chairman 61 years old, co-founded Galectin Therapeutics, formerly Pro- Pharmaceuticals in July of 2000. He orchestrated the company’s initial financing and the eventual...

Mr. James C. Czirr, Executive Chairman 61 years old, co-founded Galectin Therapeutics, formerly Pro- Pharmaceuticals in July of 2000. He orchestrated the company’s initial financing and the eventual listing on the American Stock Exchange. Mr. Czirr became a Series B director and became Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors on February 12, 2009. Mr. Czirr co-founded 10X Fund, L.P., which he organized and funded during the 2008 financial crisis to provide rescue financing for Galectin Therapeutics, formerly Pro-Pharmaceuticals. Between 1995 and 1999 He was instrumental in the development of Safe Science Inc., a developer of anti-cancer drugs. Under his guidance and leadership Safe Science transitioned from a pink sheet public company to a NASDAQ National Market listing and a member of the Russell 2000 index, trading at a high of $29.62 per share. From 2005 to 2008 he served as Chief Executive Officer of Minerva Biotechnologies Corporation, which he rescued from bankruptcy. Minerva is a developer of nano particle bio chips and the owner of pivotal stem cell screening technology that promises to play a major roll in the development and implementation of stem cell therapies and cancer treatment. Mr. Czirr was a consultant and director of Metalline Mining Company Inc., a 1996 start up company. Mr. Czirr organized the market support and capital necessary to develop 10 billion lbs of zinc and 100 million ounce silver resources. After changing its name to Silver Bull the company traded on (NYSE Alternext ), In 1999 Mr. Czirr consulted with The Software Revolution, a private company that owns proprietary software for legacy system conversion. Mr. Czirr organized the capital needed, and provided guidance to successfully complete the software tools and become a profitable business. Mr. Czirr received a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan where he distinguished himself as the only unanimous All Conference Football Player in 1975 per the Big Ten Coaches selection process. Mr. Czirr is married to Heidi. They live in Spokane WA.

Katie serves as state policy director for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. She works with elected officials to enact and defend lifesaving laws and regularly speaks to television, radio, and print m...

Katie serves as state policy director for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. She works with elected officials to enact and defend lifesaving laws and regularly speaks to television, radio, and print media about SBA’s policy priorities. Katie previously led government affairs for Americans United for Life and worked on a team that filed two amicus briefs in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Org., including one on behalf of 228 Members of Congress. She is admitted to practice law in DC, Florida, and Iowa. Katie is a proud graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Tulane University. She lives in Tampa with her husband Hunter, a fellow Gator lawyer, and their cat Tracy.