Advisory Team

  • A music industry leader for over 25 years as a record label executive, artist manager, tour manager, and touring drummer. Worked directly on albums and songs that have sold/streamed over 15,000,000 units; 7 RIAA Certified Platinum album/singles and 20 RIAA Certified Gold albums/singles.

    • 5 Grammy Award Winning, and 16 Grammy Nominated projects.

    • 37 Top 1000 CCLI charting songs

    • 29 #1 hit radio singles, plus another 21 in the Top 5.

    • Over 50 Dove Award Wins and Nominations.

    Strong communicator, artist developer, executive producer, musician, team and organizational leader.

    Artists with whom I’ve signed and/or worked with directly; Zach Williams, CAIN, Matt Maher, Matthew West, Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Leanna Crawford, Building 429, I AM THEY, David Leonard, Ben Fuller, Ryan Ellis, Seph Schlueter, Rhett Walker, Warren Barfield, Ivan Theva, Stellar Kart, Jaci Velasquez, Salvador, and many others.

  • Brandon Triola is an author, speaker, artist, minister, and entrepreneur.

    He is also the author of Voices in My Wilderness, the graphic, suspenseful, true story of being diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses at age 18, and the voices who helped deliver him from his detailed plan to take his own life.

    Brandon speaks, teaches, ministers, and shares his story of healing and deliverance with churches, youth groups, and various ministries.

    Brandon has been married for almost 13 years to his wife Celeste, and has four amazing kids. When he’s not working you can find him outside playing with his kids, creating, writing, or hanging with his family.

  • Davy Baysinger is an artist, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader with nearly 30 years of experience at the intersection of music, creativity, business, and ministry. As the lead singer and founding member of Bleach, Davy has spent decades touring, recording, and building relationships throughout the music industry. He has also co-founded and led a record label, music publishing company, creative agency, and merchandising business.

    In his current role with Food for the Hungry, he develops artist partnerships and leads a national volunteer community of more than 10,000 people. Davy is passionate about helping emerging creatives develop their gifts, find meaningful community, and use their influence to make a lasting impact.

    Outside of work and music, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and six-year-old daughter, bass fishing, college basketball, and running Colony Bee Outfitters, his family’s beekeeping and honey business in Columbia, Tennessee.

  • Jackie Todd has spent nearly two decades leading strategy for faith-based and humanitarian organizations. At World Vision USA she ran the fundraising program for the Artists channel, building global campaigns with high-profile partners through multi-channel platforms that drove millions in revenue. At neverthirst, as Senior Director of Development, she worked closely with major donors — deepening her craft in stewarding relationships, messaging frameworks, and donor experience.

    Today she owns River Haus, a brand, story, and fundraising consultancy serving nonprofit founders and executives. She recently founded StoryTrust, the first certification body holding cause-focused brands to a shared standard for responsible storytelling.

    Originally from Southern California, Jackie resides in Franklin, TN with her husband, Zach, and two stepsons, Sloan and Isaiah.

  • Jason Spradley grew up a pastor’s kid, came of age as a touring drummer, served as an ordained minister, and eventually found his voice as a singer-songwriter. Along the way, he discovered an unexpected calling: building a life and creative journey alongside his wife and two exceptional kids as a family band.

    Together, they’ve chosen a path of radical commitment, self-sacrifice, and service—one that has taken them across cultures and borders, at home and abroad. These unconventional experiences have shaped Jason’s perspective on community, culture, and the transformative power of the creative arts.

    Today, Jason is passionate about sharing the life-changing realities of faith, hope, and love through music, meaningful relationships, and community. He continues to perform with his family, write songs, serve others, and explore creative ventures that bring people together around a common purpose. Through his work, he is committed to partnering with individuals and organizations who believe art and business can be more than pursuits in themselves—they can be powerful vehicles for serving humanity.

  • Most bios tell you what someone has done. I’m more interested in who I am and who I’m becoming. I’ve done a lot of things. Some I’m proud of, some less so, and some I’m still figuring out.

    For context, I’ve been a greenhouse worker, “rock star”, record label owner, landscaper, sound guy, designer, web developer, agency owner, and unemployed.

    The thread running through it all is curiosity, creativity, and, I hope, a measure of kindness. I’m grateful for every season. I’m also grateful that seasons change, even though I find change difficult.

    I have five children from three mothers. I wear the same uniform every day. I run. I keep bees. I measure success by work I’m proud of and moments I’m there for.

    Does any one have any questions?

  • Based in Nashville, TN, filmmaker Phynley Joel graduated from Lipscomb University in 2022 with a BFA in film production. An exciting launch into the film world began with Phyn holding multiple positions on feature films including executive producers assistant to Nicole Kidman on the newly released Amazon/Blossom Films original, "Holland." She has also had the privilege of directing multiple short films and music videos, as well as an environmental documentary that took her to Norway, Italy and the Vatican. In 2025 she completed her fourth short film titled, "Henry and the Horrible Thing."

    A dual-citizen of the US and New Zealand, Phynley grew up amidst the Nashville music industry, immersed in the arts. This lifelong insight shaped her ability as a young filmmaker to connect with deep human themes and to tell stories with a whimsical edge. This ability earned her the ‘Tennessee Next Generation Filmmaker Award’ at the Nashville Film Festival (2021) with her short film “Muggy,” and an additional NFF screening of “The Trobie” in 2022, alongside numerous other film festival screenings across the world.

    Above all, Phynley is passionate about creating collaborative environments where people feel welcome and loved throughout the filmmaking process. She believes that these settings create not only better art but better artists.

  • Sam Barnhart is a musician, pastor, and community builder whose career spans the music industry, church leadership, and relational ministry. As a founding member and guitarist of the Christian alternative rock band Bleach, Sam toured internationally and released seven albums, developing a firsthand understanding of the creative process, the music industry, and life as a working artist.

    Following his music career, Sam spent a decade planting churches in Seattle and Chicago before returning to Journey Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he serves as Care Pastor. His work centers on meaningful relationships, personal care, and cultivating healthy communities.

    Sam brings to FlaxCo a distinctive perspective that connects artistic expression with personal formation, belonging, and community. His experience reinforces the belief that creative development involves more than developing talent. It also involves investing in the people behind the art.

  • Steph VanderMolen is an entertainment industry professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning touring, artist management, live events, and large-scale event production. A graduate of Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, Steph began her career on the road with Winter Jam, where she discovered her passion for touring, live music, and creating meaningful experiences.

    Over the course of her career, Steph has had the privilege of touring with and supporting numerous Christian music artists before transitioning from life on the road to Word Entertainment, where she gained valuable experience on the record label side of the industry and developed a broader understanding of the business behind the music.

    Today, Steph serves as President of Live Original, a ministry founded by Sadie Robertson Huff. Having been part of Live Original for nearly a decade, Stephanie helps lead Sadie’s business and the broader Live Original team across a growing portfolio of projects. She also serves as the manager of LO Worship, a music collective birthed out of Live Original, and is a key producer of the annual LO Sister Conference.

    Steph is passionate about creating meaningful live experiences, developing strong teams, and building systems that allow artists and ministries to bring their creative vision to life. Outside of work, she loves to travel and explore new places—and is the proud dog mom of a goldendoodle named Brinkley, who keeps life fun wherever she goes.

  • Taylor Williams is a multidisciplinary creative based in Middle Tennessee, working across television, film, styling, costume, and bespoke footwear. Over the past five years, Taylor has worked on independent film sets and productions including 9-1-1: Nashville and Scarpetta. Taylor has also worked as an assistant stylist and stylist for major Christian touring bands and emerging musical artists, bringing experience across wardrobe, clothing, accessories, and visual presentation.

    Taylor’s work is rooted in a hands-on approach to design and making. After studying fashion and footwear in London, including at Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, Parachute Collective and London Sneaker School, Taylor pursued traditional English bespoke shoemaking and further developed skills in styling, millinery, and garment construction. Taylor is now building Taylor’d Co (TDCO), a bespoke footwear practice creating one-of-a-kind shoes that combine traditional techniques with contemporary design back at home outside of Nashville.

    Having grown up around Franklin, Taylor is so excited about contributing to Flax Co. Opportunities to pursue and experience various creative outlets haven’t been readily available locally, making the decision to move countries, learn, and return with a distinct set of skills especially meaningful. Through both professional work and Taylor’d Co, Taylor hopes to bring new perspectives and niche craftsmanship to the region while helping foster the kind of creative community that future generations of makers can grow within.

  • Thunderstorm Artis is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist whose music blends folk, soul, pop, and gospel with heartfelt storytelling. Raised in a musical family on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Thunderstorm developed an authentic, deeply personal approach to songwriting and performance.

    He gained national recognition as a finalist on NBC's The Voice and later as a Top 5 finalist on American Idol. His career includes performances alongside artists such as Jack Johnson, Train, and the Zac Brown Band, as well as a debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

    Thunderstorm brings to FlaxCo the perspective of a working artist who understands both the opportunities and challenges of building a creative career. His commitment to authenticity, vulnerability, and meaningful artistic expression reflects The Odeon's belief that developing artists means investing in the person as well as their craft.