Legacy Team

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.

Joyce Petterson is the Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of Legacy Imperative, where she brings steady leadership, spiritual insight, and a deep passion for purposeful grandparenting. Working alongside her husband, Dr. Robert A. Petterson, Joyce plays a key role in shaping the organization’s vision and inspiring its content and direction. Her background in organizational leadership and prayer ministry continues to be a bedrock of support for the team.

Joyce draws daily inspiration from her granddaughters, Mae and Mira, who fuel her passion for equipping grandparents to connect meaningfully across generations. Her life and work reflect a heartfelt commitment to nurturing faith in the next generation and leaving a legacy rooted in love and lasting values.

Daniel Hancock brings over two decades of experience in creative leadership and project management across theater, film, audio drama, comics, and animation. As Assistant to the President, Daniel provides administrative support, facilitates team coordination, and fosters collaboration to advance Legacy Imperative’s key initiatives.

A seasoned storyteller, Daniel has written, directed, and contributed to a wide range of creative projects recognized for their innovative storytelling, cultural significance, and thoughtful incorporation of biblical values.

Daniel is passionate about redeeming culture and connecting with the next generation in language they can understand. In 2024, he relocated from Michigan to Florida with his wife, Vanessa, and their four children, building a future rooted in faith, family, and creativity.

Elin brings decades of corporate and non-profit marketing and communications experience to her position; and has worked with Legacy Imperative since its inception, providing branding, marketing and strategy development support. She founded both The Sage Group, a leading Minneapolis marketing agency, and a Naples-based consultancy for Christian non-profit
Organizations.

Elin has served on industry and non-profit boards, including the Leukemia Research Fund of the University of Minnesota Foundation, the Greater Minneapolis United Way and the International Network of Creatives. She has written articles for numerous publications, and spoken on strategic marketing and branding at industry conferences. She holds an
Executive MBA.

With 2 sons, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, Elin is a staunch supporter of Legacy Imperative’s mission to equip grandparents to disciple the next generations!

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.”

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.

Derek is a seasoned information security professional with over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology field. Most recently, he served as Director of Information Security at Vercara, a leading provider of cloud security solutions, where he oversaw the security posture and compliance of the company’s cloud-based platform, infrastructure, and applications.

Previously, he led the transition of Vercara’s Security Operations from an off-shore model to an in-house team, working closely with engineering, product, and technology groups to enhance the security and reliability of the organization’s offerings. He also implemented and maintained best practices for security operations, risk management, and incident response, and regularly conducted audits and assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.

Throughout his career, he has developed and delivered comprehensive security awareness and training programs to strengthen organizational security culture. Passionate about cybersecurity and operational excellence, he continues to explore new opportunities where he can leverage his expertise to protect organizations and drive strategic growth.