Staff Profiles

Gary is a graduate of Western Michigan University (1973) and earned his M.Div. at Reformed Theological Seminary in 1979. Author of countless essays, news articles, and more than 27 book titles, he has been featured by nearly every major news media outlet. Gary also has hosted The Gary DeMar Show, History Unwrapped and the Gary DeMar’s Vantage Point Webshow and is a regular contributor to AmericanVision.org. Gary has lived in the Atlanta area since 1979 with his wife, Carol. They have two married sons and are enjoying being grandparents to three grandsons and a granddaughter. Gary and Carol are members of Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Brandon joined the staff of American Vision in September of 2004. Prior to American Vision, he served as the Executive Vice President of Answers in Genesis USA. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Tolle Lege Press—widely known for republishing the 1599 Geneva Bible. Brandon earned his M.B.A. from Thomas More College and his B.F.A. from West Virginia University. Brandon is a member of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Douglasville, Georgia. He resides in Dallas, GA with his wife, Jan, and their seven children.

Joel McDurmon, Ph.D. candidate, Pretoria University, M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, is the Director of Research for American Vision. He has authored several books including: Biblical Logic in  Theory and Practice; God versus Socialism; The Return of the Village Atheist; What Would Jesus Drink?: A Spirit-Filled Study ;and Jesus v. Jerusalem. He is also featured in several audio and video lectures on various topics of econmics, apologetics, church history, and he has served as a lecturer and regular contributor to AmericanVision.org since 2008. Joel is married and has four sons.

James is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a B.S. Degree in Finance and is on his way to obtaining a degree in Accounting. He joined American Vision’s staff in the fall of 2008. Prior to joining American Vision, James was an accountant for S.P Richards Co. Canada. James and his wife and son reside in Kennesaw, Georgia and are members of Midway Presbyterian Church.

David is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a B.S. Degree in Accounting and is on his way to obtaining a degree in Computer Science. He joined American Vision’s staff in the fall of 2009. Prior to joining American Vision, David was an accountant for Brooks McGinnis and Co. and was previously in the Air National Guard. David and his wife, son and daughter reside in Roswell, Georgia and attend Eastern Orthodox services.

A video editor and graphic designer, Joseph directs and manages the Audio/Visual department projects and productions. Joe completed home education in 2003 with experience in business and the arts and joined American Vision’s staff in January, 2007. He has produced numerous films for public education, business, ministry, and family, having worked with Vision Forum, Character First! Education, the Georgia Home Educators Association, Creation Ministries International and Valor Visual Media. Joe resides in Dallas, Georgia, with his wife Elisabeth, daughter, Reese and son Jude.

As a home school graduate, raised with a strong biblical foundation, Linsay came to the American Vision staff eager to be a part of the growing ministry. She gained valuable customer service and administrative experience in a variety of working environments previous to joining American Vision, including local state politics, insurance and the industrial fields. Being the oldest of eight children she has a heart for children and has served in various children’s ministries; she currently co-leads a weekly student Bible club, as well as a ladies Bible study. Linsay currently attends Passion City Church.

Having grown up reading Gary DeMar’s books and articles, a childhood dream was realized when Liz began working for American Vision in February, 2007. Moving through a variety of roles which included customer service, web content maintenance, and event coordination, which align with her past experiences as a Receptionist and Executive Assistant, Liz became the Director of Customer Relations in 2009 and Director of Operations in 2010. She lives in Dallas, and attends Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA) with her husband Joseph, daughter, Reese and son, Jude.

Nakitta has a passion for Christ and ministering to others. Becoming a part of American Vision’s Customer Relations Department is another outlet to pursue these passions. In her spare time she enjoys trying new recipes, shopping, decorating, creative projects around the house, home organization and cleaning. But most of all she enjoys spending quality time with her husband Jon. Nakitta and Jon currently reside in Douglasville, Georgia where they attend Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).