Rickie G. Tedford
President / CEO: The Fan Club International

Rickie’s entertainment experience began with stage acting in Jr. High School in 1968. After graduating from High School, Rickie turned down a Scholarship to Pepperdine College (Los Angeles Campus) in Drama for his interest in sports. In his Sr. year at La Verne College, Rickie returned to stage production. For his Senior Thesis Rickie produced, directed and acted in a two hour musical called “Festival of Dance and Acts”.

Upon graduating from La Verne College in 1977, his leadership ability was enhanced further in his pursuit of a career in Professional Football as a “Quarterback”. Later in life, his leadership skills and ability lead him to become a Los Angeles Police Officer before going into business in 1988.

In 2000 Rickie became an “Ordained Minister”. It was while teaching at Southern California Community Bible College that he received the vision and began to develop “The Fan Club International”.

Arlene Tedford Esq.
Vice President of Corporate Contracts
The Fan Club International

Arlene Tedford, born in Dijon, France, raised in New Orleans, La., later moved to Los Angeles. After graduating from High School, she entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged for medical reasons. Afterwards, she received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Cal State Dominguez in Carson, California.

In 1995 she obtained her Law Degree from Southwestern school of Law in Los Angeles, CA. Upon graduating, she began to practice law as a contract attorney for a publishing company writing contacts between that company and with various mass merchants. Currently she also utilizes her legal experien

ce in the Entertainment Industry representing upcoming and established entertainers. Arlene is an experienced Entertainment/Contracts Attorney who is licensed to provide legal services in the states of California, Nevada, Louisiana and Florida. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California Arlene strives to provide effective, efficient and quality legal services to her clients with a personal touch.

Member – California State Bar
Member – Nevada State Bar
Member – Louisiana State Bar
Member – Florida State Bar

Bob "Mr Inspiration" Wieland
Vice President of Recruitment & Marketing
President / CEO: Strive for Success Seminars

Bob grew up in Wisconsin with a promising future as a pitcher in baseball. He was later drafted into the Army and sent to Vietnam, unfortunately, it was there he loss his legs. He overcame the negative experience by becoming the first double amputee to break the World’s Record in Power Lifting against Able Body Competitors.

Bob who is best known as “Mr. Inspirational” an International Motivating Speaker and Evangelist. He’s also, the only man to “Walk Across America On His Hands”.

Other accomplishments include; Author; “One Step at a Time”, Strength and Flexibility Coach at Cal State University, Los Angeles, Strength Coach; Green Bay Packers, NFL, Iron Man Decathlon, Marathon participant in the Los Angeles and New York Marathons and more.

Rickie G. Tedford Jr.
Vice President of Youth Development

Rickie G. Tedford Jr. is the youngest member of the Fan Club International’s Management Team and the son of President/CEO Rickie G. Tedford Sr.

Rickie Jr. is a Born Again Christian and currently a freshman at Cerritos Community College in California.

As of now, Rickie Jr. is undecided as to his academic Major. His considerations are Business, Physical Education, Theatrical Arts and Engineering.

Rickie Jr’s leadership experience was developed by playing Quarterback in Football and Guard in Basketball. His greatest sports passion is Basketball. He also enjoys weightlifting, is a member of 24HR Fitness Gym and loves music.

Rickie Jr’s past theatrical experience includes background parts in the Movie “Max Keeble’s Big Move”, and “The Fan Club International’s Overview.” Rickie Jr. will be featured in future Fan Club Video’s and have an active part in Youth Development for the Youth Fan Club and other Fan Club programs.

Leonard Weisman
Vice President of International Artists & Music Development
Executive Producer: Parliament Records

Leonard “Lenny” Weisman serves as Executive Producer for Parliament Records. Leonard is responsible for all international and local acts.

Lenny is currently working with such music greats as former R & B singer: “Bishop Joe Simon”; International Gospel Groups: “Jewel with Love”; “Rapture 7”; “Chosen Gospel Recovery”; and “Winds of Fate”. Lenny is also working with International Gospel Singer: “Sister Maxine West”, International Blues Singers: “Jus-Von” and International R& B Singer: E’Morey.

With over 50 years of experience in the Music Industry, Lenny brings to the team the combined experience of over 100 years of International Music experience along with his brother, President/CEO Ben Weisman of Parliament Records.

Cynthia White
Vice President of Graphics & Design
President / CEO: Day & Night Graphic Design

Ms. Cynthia White graduated from Long Beach State University in 1977 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. She later gained experience in Radio Broadcasting, where she functioned in the positions of Traffic Manager, Radio Announcer, and Board Operator.

She gain additional experience at Channel #46 as a Camera Operator, Video Control Operator, News Copy Writer as well as Make-Up Artist.

In 1997 Cynthia enrolled at Platt College in the City Cerritos. She obtained her Certificate in Graphic Design in 1998.

She later contracted with such companies as Professional Flyers Service a Real Estate Advertising Company and the Port of Long Beach. In 1998 she made the decision to start her own company, Day and Night Graphic Design.

Frazier Tedford
Vice President of International Artists Development
President / CEO: Tedford's Talent Agency

Frazier Tedford began developing entertainment experience while in his youth in the Church back in Flint MI. Frazier began by singing in the Choirs as a child in church. His parents later taught him how to play several musical instrument during that time. Frazier continued to develop his talent.

Frazier later joined the military traveling the world while continuing to perform in music all the while developing more business experience and contacts. Later he moved to California and  started Tedford’s Talent Agency, where currently he represents a number of recording artists, comedians, actors and models.

Some of the artists include: Rapp Artist: “Jason Smith”, R&B Artists “Kinece Senegal”, “Lai O’Neal”, and many more. Frazier currently promotes several venues that at anytime may be found performing throughout southern California, or across the Nation.

Bryan Kinney
Vice President of Business Tax Management
President / CEO: The Tax Masters.COM

Mr. Bryan Kinney is the CEO of Kinney Services Inc. and founder of The Tax Masters.com. Mr. Kinney has been in business for over thirty-six years beginning in the 8th grade. Over the years, Mr. Kinney and his family have operated two Kinney’s Family Stores, a Restaurant, a Real Estate Firm, and a Property Management Company. And they currently own and operate the largest independent Income Tax Firm in the City of Compton.

The Tax Master’s specializes in Tax Reduction Strategies for the Home Based Business industry (especially Network Marketers, Real Estate Agents and Daycare Providers), Entity Formations & Operations (Corporations, LLC & Limited Partnerships), audit representation and IRS Collections.

Mr. Kinney developed and operated the first independent tax company in the City of Compton to offer electronic filing. Today they offer a wide variety of electronic filing products including rapid refunds and instant refunds. Another feature of The Tax Masters is “The Tax School” which offers both the 60-hour Certification that is required to obtain CTEC status with the State of California and continuing education courses, which are required to maintain the CTEC certification.

Charles Veal
Vice President of Local Musical Development
CEO Wisdom Productions

Charles Veal was born in Texas and developed his love for music, listening to the great James Brown and other great artist like the Temptations and Sam Cook. Yet James Brown is who he emulated and wanted to be like.

Later his family relocated to Los Angeles, California where he entertained his parent, family and friends. He began to earn income for his entertainment skills at the ripe age of twelve years old. He often hung out in the Aliso Village Projects where he would listen to his older Brother “Doo Woop” in the Five Part Harmonies. His brother Fred Lewis became his mentor, teaching him about harmony and creating music. This brother also became very successful with the famous group name; “Lakeside”.

He continued to perform in talent show throughout hi youth in hopes to one day play sing Gospel music for his church.

While growing up he found himself combating the temptations of gangs and drug addiction, it was during that time he built a personal relationship with his Lord and Savior; Jesus Christ. His relationship with Jesus inspired him to write songs that reflected his personal life’s experience.

He later formed; “Wisdom Gospel Singers” who would bring a message of “Recovery and GOD’S Wisdom” to those who were still struggling with addictions.
The group received many honors and awards yet, they have always stayed grounded in the Lord, remembering the reason why they sing.

Charles later went on to create the Wisdom Television Show, where he showcases New and Established Artist. He also produces, arranges and writes for several groups he has created; such as “Tight Rope”, “2-Tight”, “Inspiration” and many solo Artist, like Taylor and Eric Johnson, just to name a few.

He is now working on “Wisdom’s” latest album with the world famous Parliament Records recording company. With Parliament Records, Charles is also a producer and talent scout.

Charles addition to The Fan Club International Inc. as the Vice President of Local Music Development adds to the credible and talented leadership that makes up the Fan Club International. Through is all he thanks GOD and holds fast to the reality that without GOD he is and can do nothing.

Wolfgang Kovacek
Vice President of Web Hosting and Web Design
President / CEO: Unlimited Nextwork Group

NextWork is a modern Hi-Tech Communications company focusing on Internet consulting, web development, graphic design and interactive media. It is the one-stop-shop for high quality cutting edge web solutions.

In 1999, Mr. Wolfgang Kovacek founded and became CEO of Unlimited Nextwork Group. Incorporated in 2002, and headquartered in California, the company has several network offices across the United States. Strategic partnerships with several other Hi-Tech companies help to accomplish the rich service array that NextWork offers.

Nextwork is privately held focusing on the cost effective communication and software solutions, web design and multimedia and other services related to the Internet.

NextWork’s mission is to provide excellent services and to keep customer satisfaction at a maximum level.
NextWork’s next work is to ignite your communication worldwide.

Kenneth Williams
Vice President of Local Artist

Kenneth Williams Born April 12, 1972 in Torrance, California, started in music as a child. He was one of the lead vocalist in the pastors choir, also was featured as a vocalist in school assemblies for his class. Grade 6th he wrote and performed a song for the 6th grade graduating class. Kenneth is a self taught Musician and considers that a gift from God. As a teen he became the musician for his church, and a group entitled The Voices of Eden. In this group he served as president, keyboardist, vocalist, and song writer. While with this group they toured twice across the United States.

While in high school, he participated in the Chorus, and Band. After his appearance at the schools Talent show he became the first vocalist in the history of El Camino Real High School to be featured in the jazz band. As a solo artist he has been featured as a part of the Urban League's "Do the Right Thing" Program an event that encourages children to achieve greatness. He was also featured as a vocalist for Los Angeles Unified School District's L.A. Reads Program Performing for thousands In the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and The Los Angeles Sports Arena. Kenneth has been featured in the Los Angeles Times for his Vocal Contribution in the service of “Golden Threads” which gives tribute to innocent bystanders who have lost lives due to gang violence, Drugs, and other tragedies. He was featured in The Los Angeles Sentinel, performed at Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center Graduation and performed for the opening of the Watts Civic Center. Kenneth served as musical director at the Miracle Theater in Inglewood California.

He also received various accommodations for his contribution as a vocalist and as a Community Representative for the Los Angeles Unified School District. There, he worked to increase literacy in our communities and now he serves as the Minister of Music at the First Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church and the Power of Faith Baptist Church. In addition, he works with the youth department of The Zion Temple Baptist Church. Finally, he is member of the “Jewel With Love” Gospel Group; where he servers as Band Director and one of the lead vocalist.

Ollie P. Manago-McDaniel
Vice President of Legal Affairs
CEO of the Law Offices of Ollie P. Manago

Ollie P. Manago is the owner of the Law Offices of Ollie P. Manago. In 1990 she opened her first law office in the City of Compton, California where she remained for ten (10) years. She is currently located in the Mid-Wilshire District in the City of Los Angeles, California. Ms. Manago has been an attorney for eighteen years and practices in the areas of Family Law, Probate, Real Estate and Business Law. Ms. Manago’s law office is managed by her husband, Edward McDaniel. They make a great team.

Ms. Manago is a people person and her law practice has allowed her to meet people from all walks of life. She sees her practice as a way to help and yet improve herself from the experiences and knowledge acquired from others. She treats all of her clients like family.

Ollie P. Manago is a graduate of Compton Community Collage, Cal State Dominguez Hills and Western State School of Law.

Ms. Manago is the Chairperson of the board of directors for Help Me Help You, a nonprofit organization with its home office in Long Beach, California, board of directors emeritus for the nonprofit organization known as AMASSI located in Inglewood, California and the board secretary for Terecor Foundation, a nonprofit organization located in the city of Compton. So as you can see, she is very interested in helping people.

It is her goal to coordinate, organize and facilitate all the in house legal needs of The Fan Club International.

Mr. Charles Crawford
Vice President of Business Integrity & Ethics
Pearl Executive/ Tahitian Noni International

Mr. Charles Crawford, serves as an Independent Product Consultant for
Tahitian Noni International. Charles has compiled over thirty years of experience in Business Sales and Management. In addition to his background in business, he has a firm moral foundation which was established during thirty years of experience in the Ministry.

Charles’s Ministry experience began as an ordained Minister in 1977. He served on the
Board of Directors for eight years at Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles under
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price. There he served as the new members’ counselor. He also served
as an Associate Pastor at Anointed Waters Ministries in Los Angeles under Pastor
Brooks. He was later licensed in the Ministry in 1993.

Additional Business and Management experience came while spending thirteen years as the Administrative Director of Sales, for Inglewood Park Cemetery, of Inglewood, CA. Charles served as the Personal Manager for Movie and Television Actor: Jim Kelley in which he was responsible for overseeing Mr. Kelley's Marshall Arts and Stunt Studios. He was also the Personal Manager for Gospel Recording Artist: Mr. Jerry Mitchell.

DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor
Vice President of Local & International Vocal Artists Relations

DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor is a supremely talented International Performer, Vocalist and Insturctor with a seasoned path of experience. She is also head of the Vocal Division for All About Kids Performing Arts Conservatory, and she teaches voice privately. Her most recent STAGE performance credits include, Blues In The Night, REJOICE, and Letters To Harriet Tubman, which she performs throughout the greater Los Angeles area (as Harriet). She was in the original production of Little Shop of Horrors, with her late husband the original Voice of Audrey II (the Man eating PLANT), Ron Taylor. She performed in and functioned as Vocal Director (Geffen Playhouse, LA) for the Broadway Musical Ron created, It Ain’t Nothin But The Blues. THEATRE credits also include, Jelly’s Last Jam, The Wiz, Purlie, and Violet, among others.

Ms. Sharpe-Taylor had the privilege of touring with some notable performers. She appeared as the 3rd member of the SUPREMES with Mary Wilson, and Cindy Birdsong, and sang back up for HARRY BELAFONTE, SOUL ll SOUL, and BARRY WHITE, to name a few. Currently she can be seen on a TV commercial for SHARPIE Pens, and heard as one of the voices in the 2006 REMAX campaign. Look for her in the film Road Kings (Epiphany Films) and the soon to be released, Julius Home.

DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor has been an instructor to vocalist for well over 20 years. Beginning with church choirs as a teen she has guided voices most of her professional life. Some years ago, she began her association with Seth Riggs as her instructor when she was touring as a vocalist with Harry Belafonte. By and by, Seth encouraged her to teach others the technique he has developed so successfully, and so in 1990 she became an Associate of Seth’s with his blessing, and began teaching privately.

Her student roster includes artists from Mexico, Taiwan, and the US. Those which have recorded albums include, Daniela Castro (soap opera star in Mexico) THE PUMP GIRLS
(Teen female singing group with juvenile diabetes) and DIVA (jazz artist in Taiwan) among others. She conducted the Children’s Choir that honored HARRY BELAFONTE on the
IMAGE AWARDS in 1999. She was the vocal director here in Los Angeles, and in San Diego for the hit Broadway musical, “It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues,” which received 4 Tony Award nominations, and is vocal Director currently for the TOWNE STREET THEATRE COMPANY’S Summer Youth Theatre Camp Program, and ALL ABOUT KIDS Performing Arts Conservatory’s vocal division.

Karron Henderson, one of her former students, was YOUNG SIMBA in the LION KING at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Other students recorded for Michael Jackson, Bryan McKnight, and she conducted the performance of the Children’s Choir of her church for her pastor ANDRE CROUCH’S Christmas album. DeBorah was vocal contractor for the children’s choir for AMERICAN IDOLS’ Christmas Special (03’). Her student roster, which includes adults as well as children, is made up of serious minded up and coming singers.

Her training includes a BS Degree in Communications, and a Minor in music from Oral Roberts University.

Deborah Lomax
Vice President Human Resources

Deborah Lomax is the newest member of the Fan Club International’s Management Team and is the wife of Bill Lomax of William Lomax Ministries International. She comes to the group with a rich background of experiences in the secular business world in addition to being a Born Again Spirit-filled Christian.

Academic accomplishments include a Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Dietetics; a Masters Degree in Organizational Management; numerous certificates in Leadership Training; certification in the area of Domestic Violence Education/Counseling; CPR Instruction; Certified Loan Document Signer; Notary Public with the National Notary Association; Licensed Life Insurance Agent; just to name a few! She comes with the following qualifications:
Experience as a Manager/Administrator/Coordinator, attention to details/results; team player focus; along with excellent computer skills.

Among her passions is to one day be over a national organization that helps to shelter domestic violence victims. Actively involved in her church home, “Completely Anointed Christian Fellowship Church”, she is over the Women’s Ministry and helps out in the Praise/Worship ministry. Her background includes administrative experience with non-profit agencies and federally funded organizations. Her strengths lie in the ability to formulate a cohesive team, organize, lead by example, delegate tasks to competent individuals, and having the ability to get a job done efficiently with minimal direction. The knowledge that she has accumulated in the last ten years will prove to be an asset to the organization.

Dr. Joshua & Evangelist Sherilyn Smith
Vice Presidents of Education, Health & Social Service

The pathway of Dr. Joshua and Evangelist Sherilyn Smith is one of faithfulness and determination to serve God through helping people get answers to problems faced in life. It is valuable to offer training that encourage people to realize Jesus Christ as personal LORD and Savior in order to assist people. Their belief is that everyone needs to learn how to be good citizens of God and their country; good neighbors with those that are met each day; and, good Samaritans with those who are in need.

Loving to Learn Clinics and Centers was realized after a vision from God was made clear in May 2002 through a chain of circumstances, giving rise to the Health, Education and Social Services Association. On March 18, 2002, Dr. Joshua Smith was asked by his soon to be wife, Sherilyn, to stop procrastinating and just do what God would have him to do. Only a little more than two months prior, they didn't know each other. After one month, God told Sheri that some day Joshua would be her husband. On that fateful Monday, Joshua heard a voice from God to marry Sherilyn. He asked her to marry him. And, they got married that evening at Southern California Community Bible College on Chapel break between classes before complete strangers. Rickie Tedford of The Fan Club was one of those strangers.

A licensed, ordained minister, career educator and Naturopathic Healing Doctor, practicing holistic herbal medicine, Dr. Joshua Smith has worked with children and youth since 1970. He started in 1986 an alternative school for troubled youth receiving in the early nineties the prestigious National Christian Educators Award and accommodations from the late Mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, for outstanding community service working with gang members. In June 2004, Dr. Smith was invited by the White House to a Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in Washington D.C. President Bush said, Go back and educate your people on the good work that you're doing in your community. On June 2nd at the U.S. Department of Education, he met with the former Secretary of Education Rod Paige in support of No Child Left Behind, sharing ideas that would make America a better place for children and families.

Evangelist Sherilyn Smith has worked for years, serving the church, her children and her community as a foster parent as well as a nurse working with senior citizens in Convalescent homes, the mentally ill in institutions and the sick in hospitals. In March 2006, they received an honored United States Congressional Award and three California government awards for outstanding community involvement working with children, teens and their families; as well as young adults and homeless families.

Now after four years of ministry, they have worked throughout California assisting ages one to ninety-nine with child, family and community ministerial crisis intervention. Everyone young or old, rich or poor has some sort of crisis or problem with others. We need Christ to solve our crisis! It is their desire that everyone develop skills to love one another through learning Biblical counseling, Christ-centered life coaching as well as ministerial personal and mentor training. They are assisting, training, certifying, ordaining and licensing all who have a heart for God to work as professional ministerial nonprofit community resource/referral agencies. They have founded The Word of God International University; United Fellowship for Crisis Intervention, International; The Word of God World Outreach (WGWO) at The Gardens in Chino, California; and Families for Jesus Ministries.

Sheri and I have known Rickie Tedford, since our marriage on March 18, 2002. It was an eventful day, culminating in a new focus, pathway and realization of life. Rickie walked up to us after our wedding and gave us each one half of a dollar bill. He whimsically asked us, How much was the dollar worth. We told him one dollar. He said, Only if you keep it together! And we have been working on doing so ever since that fateful day. We work 24/7 together in full-time ministry.

This was the beginning of our relationship not only with Rickie, but The Fan Club. The Fan Club is an opportunity to support youth and artists, encouraging them to reap the benefits of their hard work in a Biblical way. As Rickie encouraged us, it's very important to support children as well as adults, networking economically for the unity of faith. God is calling us to assist, care and share what we have with each other. Doing so requires an investment of time, effort and money. The Fan Club is a vehicle for doing just that, developing a strong, Christian community without a doubt.

Steven A. Avakian
Vice President of International Media
Executive Film Producer

Mr. Steve Avakian has been involved in the film and entertainment industry for the past 35 years both from behind and in front of the camera. Steve has compiled experience both in film and stage productions as well as assisting the productions in fund raising.

Steve has had the experience both as an actor and producer. His experience includes such productions as the TV show “Chips”, “The Movie Hallways”, three episodes of the TV show “Orange County Restaurant”, the stage productions of “Les Miserable’ and others.

Steve is also currently involved in the Ministry as a personal life and business coach with various Church Ministries. Other past Ministries involvements include such Ministries as; Calvary Church Newport Mesa, World Healing Center Church, Benny Hinn Ministries.

Today Steve is still currently involved in film production. Steve comes to The Fan Club International with a vast array of experience from the film and entertainment industry. Steve brings to The Fan Club a sincere desire to assist in the Fan Club International’s goal to produce entertainment & music that builds and uplifts.