Staff & Partners Page

Deborah Hunter

CEO, Publisher

Deborah HunterDeborah G. Hunter is CEO & Publisher of Hunter Heart Publishing. She began her career as an author herself, and has written three books of her own. She has been a born again believer since the age of twelve and has been on her pathway to destiny ever since. Deborah was ordained as a Minister on July 7, 2007 in Kitzingen, Germany under Drs Will & Kristie Moreland of International Gospel Church. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies/Theology also in Germany, and now attends Christian Faith Center in Federal Way, Washington under Drs Casey & Wendy Treat. Deborah is married to Chris Hunter, Jr., Christian radio personality and CEO of ChristHuNterz Productions and Mercy Seat Musiq, both Christian media outlets. They share in the raising of their three children together, Jade, Elijah, and Ja’el, and are the father and step-mother of three, Amber, Jamaal, and Neena Hunter.

 

Ruby James

Chief Cover Designer

Ruby JamesWeb & Graphic Design has been one of Ruby's strongest passions for years. As a military wife who proudly supports her husband and country, Ruby has acquired an extensive global perspective of diversity and innovation in web design needs from working internationally. Ruby received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University in 2002 and is currently completing a Masters in Web Design & New Media at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She has been designing business cards, flyers, calendars, bookmarks and book covers for over 10 years while specializing in Website designing for over 9 years. Ruby began her Web & Graphic Design career in early 2002 as the website designer and manager for World Gospel Online Radio station, WGOR, in Ochsenfurt, Germany. Her fresh and innovative designs caused her to be an asset in the graphic and web design industry and catapulted the demand for her web design services and clientele base. From 2006 until the present.

 

Sandra Wilson

Marketing & Advertising

Sandi WIlson Sandra Wilson, born with a passion for the arts, writing, sports and helping people, has always been determined to make an impact in the entertainment world. In 1999 she opened up a Seattle based artist development and management firm called Trinity Entertainment Group where she worked with several young acts to develop talents with the assistance of many talented writers, producers, engineers, dancers and vocal coaches. Continuing on in her passions, she has also done promotions and event management in the NBA, various CBS Top 40 and sports stations. She attended Pennsylvania State University to study Labor and Industrial Relations with a minor in Psychology. Her biggest pursuits: Serving God and others with love, while endeavoring to build the Christian media, so that it has the potential to rival and even surpass the voice of the world. Sandra currently resides in Federal Way, WA., and attends and serves at Christian Faith Center.

 

Nico Jones

Graphics Designer

Nico Jones H. Nacomas Jones, a native of Jersey City, New Jersey, graduated from Lincoln High School, Jersey City, New Jersey. His journey in life began with him joining the military in July 1991, when he joined the U.S. Army. In the year 2003, he rededicated his life back to Christ and has not looked back. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies and Theology from Minnesota Graduate School of Theology in June 2007. He is currently serving in the ministry under the covenant of his Pastors (Juan Carlos and Mariet Perez) at Bamberg Christian Center in Bamberg, Germany. He is the overseer for the Audio and Graphics ministry for the church and in March 2007 he was ordained as a Minister in his church. Currently he is finishing his Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies and Theology in pursuit of his Th.D in Biblical Studies and Theology. Nacomas has a passion to serve the Lord and work for the Kingdom God; he believes that through the gifts of God and wisdom of the Holy Spirit, he can reach the lost.

Phil Coles

Cover Designer

Raul Rodriguez Graphic Designer / Production Artist with extensive experience in design and artwork, specializing in typography, page layout and design for brochures, magazines, book covers and related advertising/promotional material. Knowledge and experience in managing a studio with 20 years experience of the daily running of two successful advertising and design agencies in London, England. Clients have included Futura Paperbacks, Penguin Paperbacks, Orbis Books, and Hamlyn Books; Country Life Books, Traveller magazine, Lever Brothers, Birds Eye Walls, Laing Homes, St George Homes, and Bonham Homes. Born and raised in Windsor, Berkshire, England. Born Again in 1988. Moved to USA in 2007 and now lives in Surprise, Arizona with his wife Yvonne, four Springer Spaniels, and a cat. Phil attends Kingdom in the Valley Christian Church, pastored by Pastors Reginald and Kelley Steele. His vision and desire to use the gifts and talents that God has invested in him to extend the Kingdom of God and to worship God in all he does.

 

Chris Hunter

Layout & Graphic Designer

Chris Hunter Chris Hunter is President and Layout/Graphics Designer here at Hunter Heart Publishing. Chris is a long-term server in the United States Army, with a background from Colorado Institute of the Art, where he pursued a degree in Mass Communications and Media Production. He has expanded his vision since then, and has taken these skills and merged them with an interest in Graphics and Media Design. He has formed two media outlets: ChristHuNterz Productions and Mercy Seat Musiq, where he opens doors for new talent in the Christian music industry. He has also started a new Christian radio station in the Seattle/Tacoma listening area called KDMQ The Spirit where he spotlights local Christian artists and does advertising spots for the company. Chris is a “created mind” whose creativity is essential to the vision of Hunter Heart Publishing. He is a member of Christian Faith Center in Federal Way, Washington under Drs Casey & Wendy Treat. He is the proud father of six beautiful children; Amber, Jamaal, Neena, Jade, Elijah and Ja’el Hunter.

Shasta Gary

Executive Marketing Director

Shasta Gary Shasta D. Gary is Executive Marketing Director for Hunter Heart Publishing. Shasta is a great asset to our company. She attended ECPI College of Technology in Newport News, Virginia with an Associates of Computer and Information Science Degree (Information Technology/Computer Programming). She also attended Strayer University, also in Newport News, Virginia with studies in Information Technology/Computer Networking. Shasta has taken Hunter Heart Publishing to another level with exciting and innovative marketing strategies and opened great doors for the company. Shasta was born again in August of 2001 and has a heart for people. Her desire is to be able to supply capital for start-up businesses to get them off of the ground and operating for the Kingdom. She has one son, Charles Edward Gary II, and is currently operating out of the San Antonio/Houston location.

 

 

Brenda Mates

Chief Editor

Brenda Mates Brenda Mates has been an avid reader all of her life and feels that God has given her a gift to proofread. Her desire is not to change the thought process the Holy Spirit is conveying to the author, or the author’s personality, but uses her gift to possibly correct any faux pas. She was born again and filled with the precious Holy Spirit in 1983 and loves God with all her heart and soul. Brenda attends Christian Faith Center in Federal Way, Washington under Drs Casey & Wendy Treat. We are excited that Brenda is a part of what God is doing in the body of Christ through Hunter Heart Publishing. We truly believe that Brenda is a divine connection that the Lord has sent our way.

 

 

 

 

Raul Rodriguez

Cover Designer

Raul Rodriguez Raul Rodriguez is no stranger to the Creative Industry. Having spent years as a Musician, Graphic Artist and Designer himself, it was through those ventures that he learned the importance of quality and ear/eye attraction in his work. Having released several projects with others and in the process of working on and releasing his own personal project, it is here where his creativity is stimulated. Being a Believer In Christ, A Husband, A Father, and A Friend, he has grasped the importance of relationship and putting his best foot forward in everything he does. He is constantly looking in The Word, To HIM, and within himself for God-Inspired wisdom and creativity. He feels that these are the pillars upon which Art is Developed. His philosophy is "In Everything I Do, I Will Worship The Lord", and it shows in his work. Other quote favorites are, "Where GOD Dwells, Is The LIMIT" and "With GOD, ALL Things Are Possible".

 

 

Brian Bear

Illustrator

Brian BearA born Virginian recently turned New Jersian, Brian's been drawing cartoons since he first learned that those strange characters in the shows he watched were actually *drawn.* He's been animating independently in Flash since 2007, and has made a few short films, as well as music videos for local bands. Currently, he's making Flash work for consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, and is slowly becoming a children's book illustrator in his free time.