About BOLD
Mission Statement A Brief History Past Speakers Board Members
"Present and Represent Jesus in the Marketplace"
In 1989, Hal Rich and Walter Moodie created BOLD Ministry. It was based on a weekly bible study at Great St. Helens at Bishop's Gate in London, England. Rev. Dick Lucas, the rector of Great St. Helens, would give weekly half-hour bible studies with followup the next morning. Mr. Walter Moodie, who was saved in England and here in New York City on assignment with the Royal Bank of Canada, along with Hal Rich patterned the mission of BOLD Ministry on this bible study in London.
During that first year in 1989, BOLD weekly bible studies were taught only at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church located at Park Avenue and 50th Street.The following year BOLD Downtown was established at Trinity Church located at Broadway and Wall Street. BOLD Downtown would eventually relocate to St.Paul's Chapel at Broadway and Fulton Street. And in 1998, BOLD Stamford in Connecticut was established.
Our current season, which attempts to study an entire book of the bible, extends from mid-September through June of each year with a recess during the months of July and August.
BOLD (Business Outreach Lord Directed) Ministry is a non-profit inter-denominational outreach which gives adult consideration to the teachings of Jesus Christ. We meet weekly to explore these teachings and ask how they are relevant to us today; in our careers, our family lives and our relationships.
Our BOLD season extends from mid-September through the end of June. We study a book of the bible from start to finish during those 10 months. The same message is preached in TWO New York City locations and in Stamford, CT.
Reverend Stuart Clark, Senior Pastor
Manhasset Reformed Church of America [RCA]
Rev. Clark is currently completing his first book, "Staying Clean on the Way to the Top" featuring interviews with leaders such as Richard DeVos (Amway), Truett Cathy (ChickFilA), Dave Moore (24/7 RealMedia), and Vic Bloede (Chair, Benton & Bowles). Along with obtaining a Masters of Divinity, Rev. Clark’s business and ministry career includes starting or managing 17 business enterprises, planting a church in Mobile, Alabama and finally coming to Manhasset, LI as the Senior Pastor of the Manhasset Reformed Church of America. He is a US Army combat veteran where he fought in Vietnam receiving two Air Medals, the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge and “a bunch of other lettuce that came with the job.” He is married 31 years, a father and a very proud granddad.
David J. Moore, Chairman and CEO – 24/7 RealMedia
David Moore is a respected leader in the online advertising industry, possessing over 20 years’ experience in new media property development. Mr. Moore has guided 24/7 RealMedia through a global expansion, including 17 offices in eight countries, and serves as a Board member of the Internet Advertising Bureau.
John Catalano, VP/GSM Business Development, Fox Stations
John is also Chairman of the Pelham Civics, head of a Men's Prayer Group at St. Catharine's Church, Pelham, NY, and a Eucharistic Minister. Mr. Catalano’s distinguished career spans approximately three decades in the broadcast media industry which includes USA NETWORKS, MTV NETWORKS and NBC – STATIONS DIVISION.
Reverend William Tully, St. Bartholomew’s Church
Pamela Gee, Program Director, AXA Foundation
Ms. Gee is a Program Director for the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA Financial, a worldwide leader in financial protection and wealth management. In that capacity, Ms. Gee manages several program areas under AXA Achievement - AXA’s initiative to provide youth with the advice and access necessary to succeed in college and beyond. Prior to her work at AXA, Pamela founded The Gee Group (TGG), a public relations firm specializing in community outreach and economic development in the ethnic and mainstream markets. As Managing Director, Ms. Gee provided marketing, media relations and strategic planning expertise to a diverse clientele. From 1994-1997, Ms. Gee served as Vice President for the Asian American Business Development Center, a community development agency that provides business consulting and technical assistance to Asian business owners in the areas of capital financing, marketing, management and minority-certification. Prior to that, Ms. Gee began her career as a pension consultant for TIAA-CREF from 1991-1994.
Outside of her professional interests, Pamela has dedicated much of her time and resources to involvement with socially relevant and community-based organizations. Ms. Gee currently serves in leadership positions in her church community, social service organizations and youth organizations, including her church, New Life Fellowship, where she has organized community outreach efforts and developed its public relations and advertising profile; Board member at St. Margaret’s House, an independent living facility for the elderly and disabled; and with Prep for Prep, an academic achievement program for gifted minority children who lack access to educational opportunities.
Ms. Gee graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in May 1991 with a B.A. in East Asian Studies and History. Pamela enjoys international travel and gourmet cooking.
Jose Zeilstra - Vice President, Global Finance, J.P. Morgan Chase
As VP, Global Finance, Ms. Zeilstra has been working with leaders to implement large-scale change initiatives –presently transforming the finance organization to be more global and client-focused. She has also held other roles within JP Morgan, including Vice President of Quality and Vice President of Global Leadership Development.
Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Jose was a strategy consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers for ten years, working with such organizations as Bank of America, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Delta Air Lines, Amoco Canada, NASD, Peoples Bank of China, Industrial Bank of Japan, and the Ministry of Finance in Indonesia. She has extensive global experience as she lived and worked in China, Indonesia, Canada, France, The Netherlands, and across the U.S. In 1992, she co-authored a business book on doing business in Mexico for business leaders in the public and private sector. Recently featured in Fortune Magazine’s cover story entitled ‘God and Business’, Jose often speaks to business leaders on how they can integrate their faith and work – she has lead a faith@work study on Wall Street and is part of several ministries focused on finding God in the business and political realms. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and a Masters in Business Administration. Jose Zeilstra lives in New York City with her husband, David Kidder, and their yellow Lab, Bella.
Herb Schiller, President, Foremost Manufacturing Company
Mr. Schiller is the owner and President of a third generation family business that manufactures custom fabrication of lighting reflectors for the lighting industry in Union, New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Columbia University. Herb has been a Young Life Sponsor for 10 years (mentor program for high school aged boys), teaches Sunday School and is involved in the Pastoral Care ministry at his church. He is a happily married father of two beautiful teenage daughters.
Nicholas De Marco, CEO & Founder, Keystone Holdings LLC
Mr. DeMarco’s distinguished track record as an executive in the fashion industry includes directing Pierre Cardin's USA Operations from 1978-1990. In this capacity, Mr. De Marco coordinated over 50 products including men, women and children's apparel and accessories. Mr. De Marco is credited with increasing sales over 160% and strengthening the Pierre Cardin brand. Subsequent to his success at Cardin, he assumed the role of President and C.E.O. of Halston, LLC. In 2000 Mr. De Marco helped launched Keystone Holdings LLC ,an apparel investing company. The firm's first acquisition was Hartstrings, an upper-end children’s apparel company. Mr. De Marco is actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of The Bowery Mission, NYC’s most successful homeless shelter and rehabilitation facility.
Anthony DiMaio, Coordinator of BOLD & IPO Ministries
Anthony DiMaio, Coordinator of BOLD & IPO Ministries, Community Coach, Small Group Leader and Head of Marketplace Ministries for New Life Fellowship, Queens, New York, is a former business owner of a financial services PR firm that serviced NASDAQ, AMEX and international companies for 12 years. He has been a Christian for 24 years and happily married to his lovely wife Carol for 12.
Pastor Pete Scazzero, Senior Pastor of New Life Fellowship, Elmhurst, Queens, New York
Pete Scazzero has received widespread recognition for building an interracial and international church with currently more than 55 nations represented in America's most ethnically diverse neighborhood. In 1987, Pete and Geri Scazzero founded New Life Fellowship, a flagship congregation for an association of churches. Today the movement includes five different congregations across New York City (four in English, one in Spanish) and three overseas (Dominican Republic and Colombia). A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.,) he is presently a Doctor of Ministry student at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, with a concentration in marriage and family. He is also a former staff member of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. Pete has authored and co-authored several books including Love: Key to Building Healthy Relationships, Introducing Jesus, New Life In Christ and Christian Character and Christian Disciplines.
Rev James C. Woodley, Director of Training, AXA Advisors
Reb James C. Woodley is Director of Training at AXA Advisors, Inc. in New York, NY, responsible for the internal training of over 80 employees. Mr. Woodley has been with AXA Advisors since August of 1999, prior to that he was with Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. for 16 years, where he held several managerial positions.
Mr. Woodley is an ordained Baptist minister, is a member of the Goodwill Baptist Church, Bronx, NY, where he serves as the Assistant to the Pastor (Rev. Dr. Booker T. Sears, Jr.) He also serves as Director of Youth Ministry, Bible Class Facilitator, and a member of the Internship Ministry at Goodwill. Rev. Woodley is also serving as an intern at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Hackensack, NJ, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Rev. Gregory J. Jackson. Rev. Woodley is a graduate of The College of New Rochelle with a BA in Liberal Arts, with a concentration in Religious Studies, and is currently a student at Drew University Theological Seminary where he is studying to complete the Master of Divinity Program. After he completes his Master’s in December 2004, he plans to continue his education by pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry.
He has a great passion for teaching and discussing the Word of God, as well as learning more about God. He has served as the first President of the John L. Scott Associate Minister’s Division of the United Missionary Baptist Association, with membership of over 100 Bronx and Manhattan churches (Rev. Dr. Nelson C. Dukes, Sr. – Moderator). He has also been a member of The Minister’s Conference of Greater New York City and Vicinity. He also currently serves as a member of the Community Board #3, Bronx, NY and a Mentor for the Inroads Program at AXA Advisors, LLC (AXA Client Solutions). Rev. Woodley has also recently received an acknowledgement from the Bronx Borough President’s office, Adolfo Carrion, for his involvement with youth and internships.
Vaughn Weimer, CFP, Senior Portfolio Manager – Fiduciary Counsel, Inc.
Vaughn has been working in Manhattan since 1977, and in the financial services industry since 1984. He has held the titles of Manager, Managing Director, Artistic Director and President & CEO in his corporate career. He is also a husband and father of three boys. Vaughn joined the BOLD Steering Committee in 1990, BOLD’s second year of existence.
Vernon Outlaw , Managing Director, Utendahl Group
As Managing Director and head of fixed income for the Utendahl Group, the premier African-American owned, full-service financial services boutique located in New York City, Mr. Outlaw is a 'fixture' of the Wall Street community with 22 years experience--having worked with many prestigious firms such as Salomon Brothers and L.F. Rothschild. He and his wonderful wife live in New Jersey and have four children, ranging in age from seven to eighteen. He is a member of Abundant Life Worship Center of Whippany, New Jersey. Vernon received his Bachelors of Arts from Columbia University.
Antonio Rivera, Asst. Commissioner, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Mr. Rivera has worked for the City and State of New York and for over twenty years, has Poli Sci, Education and Social Science degrees from the State University College at Old Westbury, is married to Angela and has three sons. In the aftermath of the World Trade Center tragedy, through his position as Asst. Commissioner, Antonio organized the Clergy Crisis Response Program to certify local clergy as professional grief counselors. Mr. Rivera also co-hosted two radio talk shows and was elected to two terms as a member of Community School Board #44 in East Harlem and 5 terms as District Leader in the 68th Assembly District and was a member of Community Board #11 in East Harlem for 10 years.
Doug Nielson, - Vice President, Global Network Strategy and Solutions
Over 17 years experience in the electronic payments industry, and 15 years working for American Express in Phoenix, New York and London. Currently holds the position of Vice President, Global Network Strategy and Solutions in the Global Establishment Services Division of American Express. Started career as junior high history and mathematics instructor in Washington State and also worked on staff for Young Life, a non-denominational outreach to junior and senior high school kids. He has a Masters of International Management from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management, with Honors, came to Christ through the ministry of Young Life in 1972, has been married for 6 ½ years and lives in Cranbury, New Jersey. Acting Chair of Young Life Adult Committee in Mid-Jersey. Coordinating the Adult Education Curriculum at Princeton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Tom Lydon is Chief Operating Officer for Lifespire, Inc., a not-for-profit organization which has been providing services to developmentally-disabled adults since the late 1950s. Lifespire was founded by concerned and caring parents of developmentally-disabled children who wanted to improve the care and services provided to their children and the legacy has lived on for nearly 50 years with additional services being added to serve children with Autism. Recently named to his present post, Mr. Lydon has spent over 20 years in the Human Services field, starting as a special educator for elementary-age children in a classroom environment whose diagnoses ranged from mild to profound mental retardation. Mr. Lydon's experience has included programs he's created to better serve this community such as a horticultural therapy program which partnered the Agency with the NYC Parks Dept. He has traveled to other cities where innovative programs have resulted in improved service and agency-wide policy changes.
Mr. Lydon holds a MA from Columbia University in Special Education and a BA from St. John's University. Mr. Lydon continues to consult with other service providers in New York City and has lobbied in Albany, New York to improve pay scales for direct care workers in the Human Services field. Mr. Lydon is married with three sons and resides in New York.