Dr. Robert A. Petterson
Co-Founder and CEO
Dr. Robert A. Petterson, known as “Dr. Bob,” is a master storyteller, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker. With an earned doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary, he has served as a senior pastor in some of America’s leading churches, an adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary, and the East Coast president of Mastermedia International, where he mentored media executives in Hollywood and New York.
Dr. Bob’s passion for uncovering hidden, life-changing stories has made him a renowned communicator, addressing audiences across America and in over 30 countries. His bestselling book, The One Year Book of Amazing Stories, was recognized by Barnes & Noble as one of their Top 10 books of 2022. He has authored eight books including Desert Crossings and Theater of Angels.
As the founder and CEO of The Legacy Imperative, Dr. Bob leads a movement dedicated to equipping grandparents and parents with tools to pass down Judeo-Christian values in today’s digital age. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support, he empowers families to bridge generational divides and instill faith-based legacies.
Above all, Dr. Bob cherishes time with his family—his wife Joyce, their daughter Rachael, son-in-law Joe, and their beloved granddaughters, Mae and Mira—who inspire and fuel his mission every day.
Dr. Bob’s passion for uncovering hidden, life-changing stories has made him a renowned communicator, addressing audiences across America and in over 30 countries. His bestselling book, The One Year Book of Amazing Stories, was recognized by Barnes & Noble as one of their Top 10 books of 2022. He has authored eight books including Desert Crossings and Theater of Angels.
As the founder and CEO of The Legacy Imperative, Dr. Bob leads a movement dedicated to equipping grandparents and parents with tools to pass down Judeo-Christian values in today’s digital age. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support, he empowers families to bridge generational divides and instill faith-based legacies.
Above all, Dr. Bob cherishes time with his family—his wife Joyce, their daughter Rachael, son-in-law Joe, and their beloved granddaughters, Mae and Mira—who inspire and fuel his mission every day.
David Smith
Board President
David’s resumé and talents are both extensive and impressive! He spent 24 years as an executive in Asia for Texas Instruments (TI) and also managed operations in Korea, Japan, and Malaysia. In addition, David co-founded TECH Semiconductor, and subsequently served as President and CEO of TECH Semiconductor of Singapore. He was also CEO and Director of GlobiTech Holding Company, with interests in the USA, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
In addition, he brings extensive board experience with for profit and not for profit organizations including serving for 10 years as Chairman of the board for Vision Trust International (VTI), a major international children’s ministry. David has been a leader in various churches around the world, and is a man of passionate faith, committed to evangelism and discipleship. He currently serves on the Mission Team of Covenant Church of Naples.
David is husband to Paula and father of two grown children, Robin and Keith. He has four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
In addition, he brings extensive board experience with for profit and not for profit organizations including serving for 10 years as Chairman of the board for Vision Trust International (VTI), a major international children’s ministry. David has been a leader in various churches around the world, and is a man of passionate faith, committed to evangelism and discipleship. He currently serves on the Mission Team of Covenant Church of Naples.
David is husband to Paula and father of two grown children, Robin and Keith. He has four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Brian Hunter
Board Treasurer
Brian is a Christian nonprofit consultant at Hunter Consulting Group, LLC. His clients range from startup national organizations to global reaching Christian missionaries. His passion is to bring greater impact through three key areas, relationship, organization and legacy.
He was formerly managing director at Legacy Imperative. Prior to that, he served as vice president at Place of Hope in Haiti, a non-profit organization, whose primary focus is caring for orphaned and abandoned children and creating community-focused programs.
While at Naples Church, Brian held the position of Operations Manager and Personal Assistant to the Senior Pastor. He led property & asset management and outreach events.
He was formerly managing director at Legacy Imperative. Prior to that, he served as vice president at Place of Hope in Haiti, a non-profit organization, whose primary focus is caring for orphaned and abandoned children and creating community-focused programs.
While at Naples Church, Brian held the position of Operations Manager and Personal Assistant to the Senior Pastor. He led property & asset management and outreach events.
Tricia Osolin
Board Secretary
Tricia Osolin is President and founder of the enterprise consulting firm RedMark Group which helps organizations scale by bringing together the worlds of story and strategy. Her career path from creative design for movies and television in Hollywood to a business MBA at University of Chicago Booth School of Business mirrors her passion for intersection.
Seeing opportunities through the realm of story and design, she’s executed projects for organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as PepsiCo, Disney and HBO. She’s led companies to awards including “Chicago’s 50 Best Startups”, multiple Key Art Awards and Hollywood Reporter’s Best Campaign.
Currently residing in Chicago, IL, Tricia is an active member in her community and her church and is an associate professor at Northern Seminary, in a course entitled “Biblical and Entrepreneurial Thinking.”
Seeing opportunities through the realm of story and design, she’s executed projects for organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as PepsiCo, Disney and HBO. She’s led companies to awards including “Chicago’s 50 Best Startups”, multiple Key Art Awards and Hollywood Reporter’s Best Campaign.
Currently residing in Chicago, IL, Tricia is an active member in her community and her church and is an associate professor at Northern Seminary, in a course entitled “Biblical and Entrepreneurial Thinking.”
Michael Gardiner
Board Member
Michael Gardiner is an experienced sales and marketing executive with a passion for building relationships, developing leaders, and helping organizations grow. His career spans more than 15 years across a variety of industries, including retail, wholesale, construction, and equipment markets.
He currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at Stoltzfus Feed & Supply, where he leads business growth initiatives, marketing strategy, and customer engagement across multiple markets. Throughout his career, Michael has held senior leadership positions, developing sales teams, expanding national and international networks, and building strategic partnerships.
Michael lives with his wife, Brittany and their two children. He is committed to his local church and is a talented musician.
He currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at Stoltzfus Feed & Supply, where he leads business growth initiatives, marketing strategy, and customer engagement across multiple markets. Throughout his career, Michael has held senior leadership positions, developing sales teams, expanding national and international networks, and building strategic partnerships.
Michael lives with his wife, Brittany and their two children. He is committed to his local church and is a talented musician.
Dr. Kenneth Haller
Board Member
Well-known for his wealth of medical expertise, Ken is certified in Family Practice, Osteopathic Medicine and Sports Medicine. Ken has served as a physician for national, regional and local basketball, track & field, baseball, swimming & diving events. In addition, he worked as a volunteer physician at the Olympic Training Center, as an Olympic Venue Medical Director various times; as well as physician and Medical Director at the Pan American Games, FINA world Championships, and NCAA Swimming and diving National Championships.
Ken came to the Lord at a very young age and has not wavered in his faith. He spearheaded Legacy Imperative Mission Training Groups at his Muncie, IN church and has served in multiple leadership posts there as well. Ken and his wife Karen have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Ken came to the Lord at a very young age and has not wavered in his faith. He spearheaded Legacy Imperative Mission Training Groups at his Muncie, IN church and has served in multiple leadership posts there as well. Ken and his wife Karen have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Rev. Tim Mercaldo
Board Member
Rev. Tim Mercaldo is the founder and director of WorshipPlus.org, a full-service consulting ministry that exists to equip the evangelical local church in its worship ministries and its evangelistic outreaches. His mission statement is his ministry passion - “Inspiring transformation through the power of the Arts in the local church and its community.”
He has served in local church ministry for over 40 years in the roles of Worship/Arts Pastor, Executive Pastor and Senior Pastor. He is a husband, father of four married "Little Women" and grandfather of 13...so far! He considers his marriage, children and grandchildren to be his lasting legacy.
His goal is to influence and mentor the next generation of developing leaders with a foundational emphasis on sound biblical theology and a commitment to excellence in artistic expression. Most of all, he desires to disciple and train younger worship leaders to be worshippers who lead God's people in “spirit and truth” worship.
He has served in local church ministry for over 40 years in the roles of Worship/Arts Pastor, Executive Pastor and Senior Pastor. He is a husband, father of four married "Little Women" and grandfather of 13...so far! He considers his marriage, children and grandchildren to be his lasting legacy.
His goal is to influence and mentor the next generation of developing leaders with a foundational emphasis on sound biblical theology and a commitment to excellence in artistic expression. Most of all, he desires to disciple and train younger worship leaders to be worshippers who lead God's people in “spirit and truth” worship.