James Melchiorre

Worked in journalism and television production for more than 30 years, since a high school job at a Philadelphia radio station.

 He has also stayed active in ministries of the United Methodist Church, including almost a dozen overseas work missions.

 He currently serves as Chair of the Church Council of the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew (United Methodist) in New York City.  He’s been a volunteer in shelters for 17 years, both in Nashville and New York, and is currently co-chair of the shelter that is run jointly by his congregation and Congregation B’nai Jeshurun.