Meet the CMAX Team
Christ’s mission, which He handed on to the Church just before His Ascension, centers on people and their relationships; with God, with each other, and even our understanding of ourselves. We’ve assembled a highly skilled and highly talented team—yet we recognize that ultimately, we are striving to be good instruments in the Hands of the Ultimate Creative Author of all.We, at CMAX see this venture as a calling, and have the mutual agreement that all on our team must put first things first (hint: it’s not ‘our will be done’). We want to bring you the best formation and entertainment possible—yet we want to do it in the right way. We hope you want to be a part of this joyful endeavor. At CMAX, we take our mission very seriously… just not ourselves!
Ashley Zahorian, MFA
President & CEO
“CMAX can create and promote engaging and inspiring quality media. We know the average U.S. adult watches over 11 hours of media a day. Let’s make every minute point toward God.”
– Ashley
Deacon Darrell
Executive Producer
“CMAX will provide a platform for Christians to influence media entertainment. It’s time to transform Culture into what God desires!”
– Deacon Darrell
Tom Esposito
Chief Operating Officer
“We are living in a culture where media and entertainment are now the primary consumers of our attention. This is the temporal battleground we must engage.”
– Tom
Brigette Rock
Content Creator
“We need relatable characters living lives that help us all feel connected with a greater purpose and value for mankind.”
– Brigette
John Forte, JR.
Head of Production/Content Creator
“I am excited to help create and transform scintillating programming into impactful stories of the human condition.”
– John
Sarah Stallings
Public & Customer Relations
“CMAX is an opportunity to show the power and challenge of the Gospel.”
– Sarah
David Mims
Development | Lead Editor
“I am looking forward to helping produce entertaining, family-friendly programs that promote traditional Christian values.”
– David
Michael Kerry Williams
Marketing | Children's Prog. | Audio
“We seek to support parents through the creation of innovative and formative programming for their children.”
– Michael
Meet the CMAX Advisory Board
Our advisory board members are a hand-selected team who brings their behind-the-scenes talents and gifts. From business operations to distribution and everything in between – plus a prayer warrior to keep us on track with His big plan – we have all our bases covered.
Steve Warnecke
Distribution/Board Advisor
“I’m excited to see CMAX content impacting hearts, as the Gospel is presented through teaching and drama.”
– Steve
Geriann Wentworth
Intercessory Prayer Leader
“I see a great need in today’s society for programming that will awaken the desire for character and virtue.”
– Geriann
News from CMAX.TV
CMAX Media Corp names John Forte Head of Production
NORFOLK, VA | January 28, 2020 – CMAX Media today announced that John Forte, President of Benevento Pictures and former Creative Director at DuPont Sustainable Solutions, has taken the position of Head of Production for the media corporation. Read More …
CMAX Media Corp names Tom Esposito Chief Operating Officer
NORFOLK, VA | November 20, 2019 – CMAX Media today announced that Tom Esposito, co-founder of Missioners of Christ and CFO of The Insight Group, has taken the position of Chief Operating Officer for the media corporation. Read More …