Our Executive Team ...
Jim Nelson Black, Ph.D.
Senior Analyst & Research Director
Jim Nelson Black is senior analyst of Sentinel Research Associates and former executive director of the Wilberforce Forum, a public policy and worldview institute headed by Charles Colson in Washington, DC. An author, educator, and researcher, Jim has written six books on social and cultural issues, and has served as editor or collaborator on more than three dozen others. He is a member of the National Association of Scholars and a former professor of comparative and world literature at universities in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Black holds BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas system and completed doctoral studies and dissertation research at the Sorbonne, in Paris. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and television broadcasts, and speaks to civic, professional, and college audiences on social and cultural issues. Learn more about Jim's projects at www.jnblack.com.
Jim Nelson Black is senior analyst of Sentinel Research Associates and former executive director of the Wilberforce Forum, a public policy and worldview institute headed by Charles Colson in Washington, DC. An author, educator, and researcher, Jim has written six books on social and cultural issues, and has served as editor or collaborator on more than three dozen others. He is a member of the National Association of Scholars and a former professor of comparative and world literature at universities in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Black holds BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas system and completed doctoral studies and dissertation research at the Sorbonne, in Paris. He has appeared on more than 400 radio and television broadcasts, and speaks to civic, professional, and college audiences on social and cultural issues. Learn more about Jim's projects at www.jnblack.com.
Richard Westfall
Senior Associate
Richard Westfall is a broadcast and communications specialist with hands-on experience in the political and public policy arena. After moving to Washington, he worked for America’s Voice public affairs television, and subsequently as producer for several television programs. He then joined the staff of the Leadership Institute where he helped launch the Center for Print and Broadcast Media. In 2004 Rich founded his own business specializing in real estate development and funding. He is also involved in a wide range of broadcast and media-related activities, including professional narration and voiceovers, and is a certified trainer for Final Cut Pro professional video editing software. He earned his degree in public affairs and broadcast technology at Ashland University. You can learn more about RIch at www.RichOpportunity.com.
Richard Westfall is a broadcast and communications specialist with hands-on experience in the political and public policy arena. After moving to Washington, he worked for America’s Voice public affairs television, and subsequently as producer for several television programs. He then joined the staff of the Leadership Institute where he helped launch the Center for Print and Broadcast Media. In 2004 Rich founded his own business specializing in real estate development and funding. He is also involved in a wide range of broadcast and media-related activities, including professional narration and voiceovers, and is a certified trainer for Final Cut Pro professional video editing software. He earned his degree in public affairs and broadcast technology at Ashland University. You can learn more about RIch at www.RichOpportunity.com.
Dr. Jim Underwood
Senior Associate
Dr. Jim Underwood is a professor, author, consultant, and an expert in the field of chaotics and strategy. His clients include IBM Corporation, Sprint PCS, McKesson Pharmaceuticals, and Nortel Networks. He served as the Global Strategy content expert for a leading international technology firm. He is a frequent speaker at CEO roundtables and has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts.
Jim is the author of seven books, including Thriving In E-Chaos, which won the International Competia Award, and More Than A Pink Cadillac, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He holds BBA, MA, MBA, and DBA degrees. He has developed management assessment tools, and his current research is focused on emotional intelligence, performance intelligence, and executive leadership. Learn more about Jim's latest book at www.TheInvisibleWall.com.
Dr. Jim Underwood is a professor, author, consultant, and an expert in the field of chaotics and strategy. His clients include IBM Corporation, Sprint PCS, McKesson Pharmaceuticals, and Nortel Networks. He served as the Global Strategy content expert for a leading international technology firm. He is a frequent speaker at CEO roundtables and has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts.
Jim is the author of seven books, including Thriving In E-Chaos, which won the International Competia Award, and More Than A Pink Cadillac, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He holds BBA, MA, MBA, and DBA degrees. He has developed management assessment tools, and his current research is focused on emotional intelligence, performance intelligence, and executive leadership. Learn more about Jim's latest book at www.TheInvisibleWall.com.