our leaders
ROBERT JACKSON
Founder/ Executive Director, U.S. Navy Photographer
B-Roll was founded in 2012 by Robert Jackson, a media art professional, who experienced the struggles and humiliation of going through school with an undiagnosed learning disability, Dyslexia. He found solace and direction in media arts which gave him confidence, built his self-esteem, and put him on the path to a successful career in media & broadcasting. In creating B- Roll Media & Arts, Robert sought to use his knowledge and life experience to provide positive educational experiences for young people just like him.
Robert has more than 30 years of industry experience in radio, television, and film production. A graduate of American University, (Washington DC) and veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a US Navy photographer, Jackson’s experience stretches across major broadcast networks such as Black Entertainment Television, NPR, CNN News, National Geographic, and NBC’s Today Show, Meet the Press, Nightly News, and. Additionally, Robert holds a leadership position with Scorpio Sound Systems, his own full service production company that specializes in TV, radio, film production, and A/V installation.
As the leader of B-Roll Media & Arts, Inc., Robert is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and those who are mentally or physically disabled and exposing them to the opportunities and recreational outlets of media and fine arts.
IVAN BURKETH
Director of Technology
Ivan Burketh has over 30 years of design, implementation, operation, and education for radio and television broadcasting, live sound, studio recording, and video. He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Akron and serves as the CEO/CTO at Burketh Enterprises, LLC. As the Director of Technology for B-Roll Media & Arts, Inc., Ivan will provide years of industry knowledge and a keen sense of technical aptitude to ensure that the children enrolled in the programs have access to every tool and resource available to them to assist in reaching their goals.
Anthony Henderson
Director of Program Development and Conceptualization
Anthony Henderson is a living kidney donor working to end homelessness in Durham, NC. As a visionary strategist and adept connector, Anthony is able to bridge the gap from conceptualization to tangible results. With 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, he has honed his expertise in program development, operational efficiency, administrative excellence, and board governance. His leadership empowers teams to thrive through effective communication, resourceful human capital management, and a relentless pursuit of strategic objectives. Whether navigating complex challenges or charting new paths, Anthony’s impact reverberates throughout the organizations he serves.
JONATHAN GRUBER
Director of Creative Strategies
Jonathan Gruber has an extensive background in producing, directing, and writing award-winning documentary films, commercials, broadcast news features, PSAs, interactive multimedia, and promotional and educational videos for diverse clients including National Geographic, The History Channel, Discovery Channel, ESPN, DreamWorks, Travel Channel, GAP, Oracle, Cisco, The World Bank, NYMEX, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Operation Lifesaver, the Biometrics Task Force and the FBI. Jonathan is committed to building bridges between the community, professionals, and the children to develop creative and dynamic opportunities to interact, engage and grow from the programs our organization offers.
DR. WENDY JACKSON
Medical Advisor
Wendy Jackson is a Pediatrician with almost 40 years of combined education and career experience. She has provided medical expertise to children and families within the US and in Jamaica. Throughout the course of her career, Wendy has served as the Assistant Director of a children’s health center and within the Pediatric department of a hospital, has operated multiple private practices, been a professor, and has been an appointed faculty member at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Wendy has taken pride in providing optimal health care services, consultation, and education to children, their parents, and the community. She will serve as an advisor to the Executive Board of B-Roll Media & Arts, Inc., with a goal of providing critical and educated information about the mental and physical needs of the youthful participants in regards to their health and well-being.
Simms Lumami
Director of Visual Content and Story Telling
Simms Lumami is a seasoned professional in the television broadcast industry, boasting over eight years of experience focused on boosting profitability and developing compelling narratives. As a Video Editor and TV Producer at Voice of America in Washington D.C., he specializes in human interest stories, managing global discussions that cover a broad range of topics including politics, security, culture, technology, finance, and social issues. Originally from DR-Congo, Lumami began his media career in Lubumbashi as a music producer and videographer. His early work with musicians and businesses honed his storytelling skills, which he now leverages to create impactful productions. Driven by a passion for bridging audiences with the diverse narratives of human experience and the dynamic global stage, Lumami's work continues to resonate and inspire viewers around the world.
Samuel Sangatile
Director of Finance and Strategic Marketing
Samuel Sangatile is a dedicated financial professional with a passion for economies, capital markets, investigations, forensic accounting, and statistics. His work is not just about numbers, but deeply rooted in his engagement with social justice, regulatory compliance, and enforcement. He is dedicated to serving the public and communities, a commitment that drives his every action.
Samuel currently holds the role of Senior Examiner at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he brings extensive expertise in financial investigations and market regulation. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Examiner for the State of Texas, regulating investment markets and ensuring compliance with State Regulations.
With a background as a Corporate Operations Officer in commercial banking, Samuel has contributed to the financial sector in both Texas and Colorado. He began his financial career in banking, where he gained valuable experience in financial operations and people service.
greg Hartman
Director of Education Course Development
Greg Hartman’s 23-year career serving the music, radio, television, film and education industries has been built on a reputation for excellence.
As president of Big Mo Recording Services, Greg Hartman provided engineering skills, leadership, training and management expertise to an illustrious client list including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Public Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Black Entertainment Television, WETA Public Television, MTV, VH1, The Bonnaroo Music Festival, Warner Bros. Records, and Sony Music.
Under Mr. Hartman’s leadership, Big Mo Recording Services worked on numerous Stellar, Peabody and Grammy award-winning projects including “Love is Live”, with Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir and “Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs” with Donnie McClurkin.
Greg Hartman currently serves as an educator and small business advisor. As a guest lecturer, workshop facilitator and adjunct professor with the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts, Greg teaches the art and science of audio engineering. His comprehensive classes introduce the physics of sound wave propagation, professional sound system design, operation and applications, and industry standard practices and terminology. Additionally, Mr. Hartman places a special emphasis on garnering the life skills required to build a career in the highly competitive world of audio production.
His current company, Insightful Dialogue Coaching, helps entrepreneurs and small business owners to enhance their strengths and to mitigate their challenges in order to create bright futures for themselves, their families and their employees.