Our Team

Ben Ferrell
CEO
Ben understands your passion to win souls for Christ and to see lives truly transformed. Operating with the heart of an evangelist, Ben “led people into the Presence of the Lord” through praise and worship, recording six albums, making several television appearances, and traveling around the world speaking and singing for many years prior to joining BMC Advertising in 1989.
As BMCFerrell approaches its 50th year anniversary, Ben and the BMC team have gained a wealth of experience as Media Evangelists. Over the years, BMCFerrell has had the privilege of working with countless trailblazing ministers such as Joyce Meyer, Bayless Conley, Hillsong, Rhema Bible Church, Rick Renner, Randy Morrison, and so much more.
Ben’s gift of relationship building and heart for producing meaningful results help him to excel in his role as Chief Executive Officer and helping you achieve your God-given vision.
Ben’s fun fact: He won the 2001 ASCAP Song of the Year Award for his worldwide gospel hit “You Bless Me”.
Ben’s top 3 favorite hobbies:
- Golf
- Fitness
- Taking prayer walks

Kelly Ferrell
CFO / HUMAN RESOURCES
Kelly traveled with Ben in ministry before he joined BMCFerrell in 1989. She brings a spirit of excellence to BMCFerrell as she supervises the financial and human resources departments.
Kelly’s vision for the evangelistic outreach of BMCFerrell, mywhy.tv, was born through decades of close observation and experience with Christian television and radio. Her innovative ideas are changing the way God’s word is presented to the world.
Kelly’s fun fact: Cooking a big meal for her family with everyone around the table is when she is the happiest.
Kelly’s top 3 favorite hobbies:
- Cooking
- Organizing
- Decorating

Maria Alcalde
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDIA SERVICES
If you want something done right, you can count on Maria! Maria Alcalde is from Sao Paulo, Brazil and joined BMCFerrell in 2003, as Director of International Media Placement and Research. In 2014, she became the Media Director for BMCFerrell.
Maria brings remarkable media and ministry experience spanning many years. She spent 2 years on a mission ship traveling the world, attended Bible school in Sweden, then returned to Brazil where she served for five years as the International Assistant for Bishop Robson Rodovalho, founder and president of Heal Our Land Ministries.
There, Maria worked with the ministry’s TV network, TV Genesis, a leading Christian network in Brazil. She supervised the translation of TV programs into Portuguese and Spanish and managed international ministries for the network. Maria also translated onstage for countless world-renowned preachers. She became one of the most sought-after translators and known as one of the “Best Translators in All of Brazil!”
Maria’s heart of compassion and excellent service towards the clients and vendors of BMCFerrell help her to excel in her role daily
Maria’s fun fact: She has traveled to over 50 countries!
Maria’s top 3 favorite hobbies:
- All things cooking and home decorating
- Reading historic Christian novels
- Binge watching her favorite shows

Emily Russell
Director of Marketing
Bio Coming Soon

Tonia Wisniewski
ACCOUNTANT
As an accountant at BMCFerrell, Tonia handles all of our client invoicing and vendor payments. Her detail-oriented mindset and gift of organization helps her excel in her role.
Tonia’s top 3 hobbies are:
- Traveling
- Reading
- Spending time with her kids

Traci McColley
TRAFFIC AND MEDIA SERVICES COORDINATOR
Traci’s top 3 hobbies are
1. All things coffee
2. Music
3. Traveling