Founded by Greg Fast in 1997, GSF Media quickly expanded to become one of the top syndication specialists in the radio market. Today the agency’s offerings are more diverse with a special emphasis on business development, organizational fundraising and audio production. Yet our focus on long-term relationships and solid business solutions for our clients are and always will be the cornerstones of our success.
Creativity is our daily life. Innovation is the air we breathe. Connecting with listeners and insiders is our gift. And when these are combined, you get results.
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Vice-President Syndication Services
Michael Murray is GSF Media’s Vice President of Syndication Services and has been on staff since 2002. Mike’s career in radio began in 1986 serving in Anchorage, Alaska where he guided the construction and management of two Christian radio stations and management of a Christian television station. Mike’s agency responsibilities include direction of our team of affiliate representatives, management of airtime purchases and he provides fund raising/campaign management expertise for our clients needs.
He and his wife Kelly have been married since 1985 and have three grown children. They reside in the Nashville area.
Affiliate Facilitator
Steven joined GSF in August, 2008 with more than twenty years of church administrative and publication experience, having worked for both LifeWay Christian Resources, Churches in Tennessee/California and consulted with several religious publication firms in Tennessee. Originally from Northern California, Steven moved to Nashville with his wife (Barbara) and children in 1990.
Finance Manager
KayDee Carter joined GSF in December, 2005 to work with the accounting department. KayDee is a graduate of Mesa State College in Colorado with an A.S. Degree in Business and Finance. Her 12 years of accounting experience included six years with a large engineering firm in Tennessee. KayDee and her husband Brian live in Murfreesboro where they are actively involved in their church. They are proud parents of 2 beautiful children – son, Colton and in February 2009 their new addition a baby girl, Kylie Analise. KayDee enjoys time spent with her husband, watching her son play baseball, watching her daughter learn new things each day, activities with family & friends, and personal and spiritual growth.
Client Services Specialist
Denise worked for eight years as membership representative and sales/administrative assistant with The Gideon's International, before joining GSF Media in 2001. A Western Kentucky University graduate, Denise currently manages various GSF client projects and is on-site facilitator for campaign radio with special focus on the work of The Bible League. Denise resides in Nashville and attends Christ Church. She enjoys hiking, ballet, occasional acting classes, travel, and in-depth studies dealing with personal growth.
Senior Affiliate Relations Representative
Wayne joined the GSF Media team in 2003 bringing more than 30 years experience in radio broadcasting. He has a heart for local to international Christian missions. Stateside his volunteer time has been with various ministries and organizations. Internationally Wayne has served on short-term missions or fact-finding trips to Africa, China, Russia, Mexico and Cambodia. Outside his work at GSF Media Wayne enjoys oil painting, the outdoors, music and encouraging people to serve God with the gifts and talents God has given them. Wayne and his wife, Nancy live in the Nashville area. They have three precious children and a wonderful son-in-law.
President
Greg Fast has been fortunate, through GSF Media, to field a team that has served some of the top communicators (Jay Sekulow, Dr. David Jeremiah, Dr. Woodrow Kroll, Steve Arterburn, June Hunt, Chuck Bentley), ministries (Leading the Way, Crown Financial Ministries, Real Life Radio, Compassion Radio, Women of Faith) and non profit companies (LifeWay, Crossway, Tyndale, World Vision, Bible League International) for over 10 years. Greg’s background encompasses 25 years of broadcast experience (Crista, KYMS-FM, CBN Radio, Focus on the Family, Royal Media and now GSF). He lives in Mt. Juliet, TN with his wife Tamra and their six children.
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Business Development
Mike Schatz' experience in media-related companies began as head of direct-marketing for Nest Entertainment. Later, as president of Pamplin Entertainment Corp., and director of the A&R, Distribution, Marketing and Publishing divisions, he launched Pamplin Music Corp. In 2001, Mike became senior vice president of sales and marketing for Multnomah Publishers, developing major brands and books from authors including Dr. James Dobson and Bruce Wilkinson.
Executive Assistant
Bridget joined GSF in March, 2005 with more than ten years of administrative and project management experience, having worked for both LifeWay Christian Resources and Treasure Chest Music Group in the area of sales and business development in Christian media. Originally from Chicago, Bridget moved to Nashville and studied at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).
Director of Client Development
Dan Griffin began working with GSF clients in 2005. As Director of Client Development, he assists clients develop and reach their goals through effective media strategies. Dan's background includes 25 years of media sales, research, marketing and management. He has held key positions at Arbitron, Inc., The Katz Radio Group, and major- market cable television firms and radio stations.
Dan is originally from the San Diego area, but has been located in the Southeast since graduating from Auburn University (B.A. Mass Communications). He has also done post-graduate work in marketing at Mercer University in Atlanta. Dan has been married to his wife Ginny for 27 years, and they have three grown children.