DOMAIN HISTORY

The Domain Agency was founded in the 1950's by Doug and Faith Mains. Their first client was The Chapel of the Air, the daily radio broadcast of Faith's brother, John D. Jess. During its years as an agency Domain served a growing number of broadcasters. Programs born with Domain as their agency include Focus on the Family with Dr. James Dobson, Josh McDowell Radio, The Phylis Schlafly Report, Key Life with Steve Brown, and Turning Point television with Dr. David Jeremiah.

Domain entered the audio cassette duplication business when the cassette industry was in its infancy. An article in Screen Magazine featuring the Domain studios states that they are "the oldest ongoing audio recording operation in the Chicago area - if not the midwest." More recently Domain has become a supplier of Compact Disc Services.

Shortly after purchasing Domain from its founders in 1981, Edward Elliott, a current partner, stated that the company's objective would be to "specialize in spoken word audio production and duplication. Most studios specialize in music. Domain will focus on spoken word." To further enhance the company's value to its clients, Domain offers turn-key service. Clients may choose from any studio, duplication, packaging or fulfillment option, or may enlist Domain to create the entire product from writing or condensation and package design through studio production, duplication/replication, packaging and fulfillment.

In 1993 Elliott sold the agency. Domain now focuses its radio placement services on public service announcements and on daily and weekly sustaining (free) broadcasts.

In 1995 David Morris, now President of Domain, became a partner in the business. Mr. Morris manages the company. Mr. Elliott's primary role is marketing, sales and new business development.

Edward Elliott • Chairman

His primary role at the company is marketing, sales and new business development. Cliients have appreciated his gift for helping them break into new markets in creative ways. He has been instrumental in developing campaigns for clients such as Josh McDowell ("Why Wait"), starting new broadcasts including "Key Life" with Steve Brown and bringing new products to market.

In 1981 Edward Elliott purchased Domain from its founders, Doug and Faith Mains. Before acquiring Domain, Elliott worked at two publishing companies, David C. Cook and Tyndale House. At Tyndale he opened a major new market for inspirational books and Bibles by marketing them through mass retailers including K-Mart, Sears and J. C. Penney. While there he also gained extensive experience in international markets.

Elliott serves on several boards including National Religious Broadcasters, Moody Alumni Association and Questscope (involved in development in the Middle East).

Edward and his wife, Virginia, have a married son and two grand-children.

Jim Draper • VP, Sales & Marketing

Jim brings 27 years of experience in the audio recording industry to his work at Domain. He was originally employed by Domain on a part time basis while a student at Wheaton College from 1972-1974. Jim graduated with his B.A., 1974. He worked primarily in the shipping department during that time. After graduating he was employed by Broadcasters Associates, Inc. of Colorado Springs, Colorado from 1974-1979. He managed open reel and cassette duplication departments as well as functioning as studio engineer. He returned to Domain Communications in March of 1979 serving as coordinator of client relations until assuming role of Audiolab Manager in 1980. Jim has functioned as Vice President - Sales from 1987 to present.

Tim Hollinger • VP, Broadcast & Studio

Tim has been an audio hobbiest since high school. While a student at Moody Bible Institute, he worked as a Production Assistant for Moody Broadcasting and engineered their national call-in program—Open Line. He came to work in the studios at Domain in 1985 and has managed that department since 1987.

In 1999, Tim took on the added responsibility of managing Domain's radio accounts. He still spends as much as 50% of his time doing audio production in the studio. Tim lives in Wheaton with his wife and three children. He attends College Church in Wheaton where he enjoys using his skills in sound and lighting.