David Kauffman
Growing up a devout Catholic in St. Louis and always drawn to liturgical music, David has spent more than two decades on what he calls a “faith journey” that has grown from a personal pursuit to a full-blown mission to create music that touches hearts, feeds souls and influences lives. But it wasn’t always this way. Even though he was active in church and contributed his musical ability to the liturgy throughout his youth, he began his adult life as many others do: attending college, earning a “practical” degree, getting married and entering the business world.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance from St. Mary’s University in 1982, David launched a business career in banking and real estate. He was good at it. Very good. But he felt that something was missing – and that something was his music.In 1987, he followed his heart and plunged headfirst into a Christian music career. He wrote songs. He performed at churches. He led youth rallies. He gave sold-out concerts. He appeared on Catholic TV programs. He even landed a national recording contract, got substantial radio airplay in many American markets, and went on tour, crisscrossing the country and performing overseas.
William Gokelman
William Gokelman is Chairman of the Music Department at The University Of The Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. He is a composer, arranger, recording artist, choir director, and long time writing partner of David Kauffman and Good For The Soul Music. Bill, a self-described “military brat” who lived in many places throughout the United States and abroad before coming to San Antonio, began his musical journey at age 10 when his parents “babysat” a fellow military friend’s piano and he began sounding out songs on his own. Realizing their son had real talent, Bill’s parents started his piano lessons the following year. From that moment on, Bill knew he would pursue a career in music. Bill earned a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Incarnate Word College, where he won the Amy Freeman Lee Award for the Arts and Humanities. He also holds a Master of Music degree in vocal coaching and accompanying from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, where he was awarded the Alfred E. Merron Award for Accompanying.
Tom Gallo
When Tom met Dave and Bill in the late 90s, he instantly fell in love with Dave and Bill’s music, and they were excited to have Tom help grow the ministry. Almost 30 years later, that relationship and commitment is stronger than ever.
Tom brings a 30+ year track record of measurable success in global strategic sales and sales leadership. Along his journey, Tom has been a key executive member of numerous successful technology start up teams including roles as Vice President Sales for Performance Technology which was acquired by Bay Networks; Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Elastic Networks in Atlanta, GA which executed a $100 million IPO in 2000; Vice President of Global Sales at Sphere Communications in Deerfield, IL which was acquired by NEC Corp; VP Global Sales for AllClear ID in Austin, TX where he recruited, trained, and deployed a data breach response direct sales team and global business partners, driving exceptional annual recurring revenue which positioned AllClear ID for a successful acquisition by Experian PLC in 2019; and, most recently, CRO of PerfTech, Inc. in San Antonio, TX. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Relations and National Security Studies at the US Naval Academy. He has served as an active duty and reserve Navy pilot, retiring as a Navy Commander.
‘One night in a vision the Lord said to Paul, “Do not be afraid.
Go on speaking, and do not be silent.”’
- ACTS 18:19
“Without a vision the people lose restraint; but happy is the one who follows instruction.”
- Proverbs 29:18
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