George Applegate has worked during the past two decades in entertainment sales, marketing and strategic business development. Until 2002, he held increasingly responsible corporate management positions for companies including Pioneer Electronics, HBO and Vivendi/Universal – Studio Canal. In 2003, he formed his own consulting company, The Moving Target Group, and has worked with clients including Maritz Interactions, Hombre TV and IBS TV. He is also an experienced freelance writer.

George appreciates the opportunity to work with Silent Partners as he deeply values our clients’ positive impact on so many deserving people. George is also an avid collector of antiquarian books.

George holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati.

Robert Bracken retired from Air France in 2006 after a 25-year career culminating in his responsibility for the oversight of marketing activities of the USA sales offices. While working at Air France he developed his skills in sales, marketing and management and decided to become an independent consultant in 2007. His clients include Interlochen Center for the Arts, where Robert attended boarding school, HBO, RAND Corporation and Happy Swimmers.

Robert’s involvement in many non-profit groups fits well with the mission of Silent Partners. Additionally Robert is a chorister and flutist, performing with local choirs throughout the year. He is also fluent in French and has traveled extensively around the world.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Relations with minors in French and Business Management from Boston University.

Courtney Scott earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with minors in Accounting and Nonprofit Management from Pepperdine University in 2007. She loves to travel, but as a Southern California native, spends most of her spare time with her great family and friends.

Shelley Michael has worked as an Event Assistant for Silent Partners since 2007 and has been a faithful full-time employee at Yamaha Motor Corporation for over fifteen years. She is an adventure seeker who enjoys the outdoors, dirt bike riding, and travel. In 2006, she formed a group called Faith Adventures where she coordinates monthly group hikes and outdoor explorations with her family, friends, the community, and church members. She has a passion for sharing the gospel and extending support and encouragement to individuals struggling with drug addiction, poverty, and emotional despair. She enjoys spending time with her family and her boyfriend, Reggie, who is also an Event Assistant for Silent Partners. Her primary mission in life is to love her two daughters and grandson and to guide them in living out their calling.

Reggie Holguin is a native to Southern California. He has earned two AA degrees, one at Rio Hondo College and the other at Southern California College of Optometry. He makes a living in the construction trade and has worked in residential painting for over ten years. He enjoys being involved with his church and working with people from the inner city. Five years ago, he felt a strong calling to do missionary work reaching out to the Native Americans throughout North America. Since then, he has visited over a dozen Indian reservations and has been building friendships within many of the native communities.

Reggie joined the Silent Partners team in 2008 and enjoys working with charitable organizations. He values the good team environment working with the other Event Assistants to help raise funds for beneficial causes.

Wendy Spacek is originally from Portage, Indiana. She is working towards a Bachelors of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Creative Writing. Wendy has been working with Silent Partners since 2008. Wendy enjoys painting, poetry, and walking dogs.