THE VIDWEST BOARD

  • TIM PILCHER

    PRESIDENT

    Tim works with sound across multiple fields including film, podcast, radio, theatre, and music. He is a co-founding member of Tiny Attic Productions, a local video production company. Most recently he has worked for three years in community radio management.

  • JONATHAN ASHER

    BOARD MEMBER | STUDIO MANAGER

    Jonathan Asher has been working as a professional freelance photographer since 2014. He has no interest in settling into a single niche, and especially enjoys working with artists of all kinds, non-profit organizations, and growing businesses.

  • Trevor Harris

    TREVOR HARRIS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Trevor is the president of the Recollection Agency, a business where he records and preserves clients’ life stories and memoirs. He also hosts the Missouri history podcast, Mo’ Curious. Trevor is a long-time public and community radio producer and announcer. Trevor works as a grant writer for River Relief.

  • BRIAN MACNEEL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Brian is a filmmaker, editor, and educator with over six years working in film and video. He loves creating meaningful work and telling stories.

  • SCOTT MCGARVEY

    BOARD MEMBER

    In between stints in corporate and higher-ed marketing, Scott enjoys capturing visual stories at home and abroad, specifically of NGOs making the world a better place. He's a long-time supporter of arts and community organizations in leadership and volunteer roles.

THE VIDWEST TEAM

  • Photo of Robin Anderson

    ROBIN ANDERSON

    DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR | CO-FOUNDER

    Robin holds a masters of Music Education from MU and a certificate of Arts Management from UMass - Amherst. She is an active musician, educator, pianist, and recording artist in Columbia.

  • ELIOTT CADE

    STUDIO MANAGER

    Elliott is a musician/producer with more than 20 years of experience creating and playing music of all kinds.  With an initial background in cello performance, Elliott has created soundscapes and musical projects for individuals and organizations, collaborated on podcasts and soundtracks, and produced albums for local musicians.  He likes his chords jazzy and his basslines groovy.  Graduated Mizzou in 2010, been a full-time Columbian since.

  • CHRIS KENDRICK

    STUDIO MANAGER

    Chris is a freelance photographer and Part 107 certified drone pilot. He’s been using his aerial skills to create photos, videos, and 3D models since 2020. When he’s not soaring through the skies, you can find him on the ground, capturing the energy of community events like 5Ks and bike rides.

  • Jeanna Ross Mexico Red

    JEANNA ROSS

    STUDIO MANAGER

    Jeanna is a director/cinematographer and editor originally from Columbia. She spent 10 years working in the industry in Los Angeles after college. She's worked with large productions like NBC to small crew music videos and commercials. Her diversity and adaptability allow her to be a great asset on set. She's excited to be a resource and to grow in the Vidwest community!

  • MATT SCHACHT

    STUDIO MANAGER | CO-FOUNDER

    Matt is the Owner and Operator of Peace Frame Productions, a commercial film production company in downtown Columbia. He graduated from the University of Missouri Law School in 2015

VIDWEST Core Volunteers

  • JORDAN LUNDY

    Jordan Lundy has been in freelance film/video production for …well…quite a while. He won’t let his gray hair tell his age, as he likes to approach each project with a fresh view and a way of assessing who it will approach and how. His expertise in camera, lighting, and tech make him a go-to for any workflow needs.

  • AARON PHILLIPS

    Aaron is a former Civil Engineer turned photographer and filmmaker. His love of light, shadow and the technical aspects of filmmaking fuels his passion for the decisive moment. Aaron splits his time between Missouri and Mississippi, as DP, editor, and producer for documentaries, music videos, commercials, narrative short films, and community based story gathering projects.