BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greenbelt Access Television's (GATe) Board of Directors consist of nine GATe Members in good standing who are elected during the Annual Membership Meeting to help the organization by setting policy, support and supervise staff and manage aspects of GATe operations.
GATe's Board of Directors meet once a month, usually the fourth Tuesday, from 6:00 pm to 7:00pm, both in person at GATe's Studio and through Zoom. GATe's Board of Directors also annually during the Annual Membership Meeting.
For more details and any questions, please email greenbeltaccess@gmail.com.
BOARD MEMBERS
Frank Gervasi
President
Why GATe?
“I totally believe in the mission of this television station, and I want it to prosper.”
Maria Silvia Miller
Vice President
Why GATe?
“The reason that I enjoy being a board member is because my background was in politics, television, radio, and documentaries. It continues on! I enjoy all the people I work with as well.”
John Campanile
Treasurer
Why GATe?
“The reason I’m part of GATe is because I have a 35 year background in television editing and production as well as the mundane paperwork sort of stuff.”
Matt Neufeld
Secretary
Why GAte?
“I’m a board member because I’ve been involved with various aspects of journalism, broadcasting, radio, tv and film my whole life - basically since I was a kid.”
Sheila Tilert
Board Member
Why GATe?
“I joined GATe as a board member because I really care about video production, I really care about independent filmmakers, and I’m really excited to see this nonprofit continue to thrive.”
Krystal Waters Howard
Board Member
Why GATe?
“I’m a board member because I love Greenbelt, I love Greenbelt Access Television, and I love what they provide to the community and surrounding areas.”
Mike McMullin
Board Member
Why GATe?
“I joined GATe because I believe that public access is important to keep alive.”
Amy Knesel
City Council Appointed Board Member
Why GATe?
“GATe is near and dear to my heart because I did video production throughout my middle school and high school years, and I love seeing this as a resource to the city.”
Jennifer Dudley
Board Member
Why GATe?
“I believe that everyone deserves access to creative spaces, and we should be sharing what's inside of us with each other.”
Robert C. Zugby
Board Member Emeritus
Bob served as president of the GATE Board since the inception of the organization in 1986. After 34 years on the board he resigned from the board in 2020 to spend more time with his family. He remains an honored member of the organization.
GATe Staff
Greenbelt Access Television employees help run the station and maintain the studio, facilitate members in their storytelling, and provide education to students of all ages in storytelling through film and animation.
STAFF MEMBERS
Daniel Thies
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Daniel joined GATe as a Member in 2024 and as the Executive Director in February 2026. He shoots, edits, teaches, maintains the channel and administration and assists members with their productions at GATe.
Daniel is enthusiastic about GATe’s mission of community-led storytelling!
George Kochell
ANIMATION FACILITATOR
Mister Geo is a teaching artist who has offered animation, comic book and cartooning classes for more than 20 years. He champions alternative methods to reach students with diverse backgrounds and special needs.
His students' work has been featured on Maryland Public Television.