THE VIDWEST BOARD
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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CHRIS KENDRICK
STUDIO MANAGER
Chris is a passionate freelance photographer and Part 107 certified drone pilot. He’s been using his aerial skills to create stunning photos, exciting videos, and precise 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.
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MATT SCHACHT
STUDIO MANAGER | CO-FOUNDER
Matt Schacht 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
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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.
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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.