Directors

Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Wilson, President Rev. Dr. Jonathan H. Wilson has been employed or closely connected with the The Turner Foundation (formerly the Rose Garden Village Foundation) since 1962. Rev. Wilson is a practical and effective communicator who has taught in churches and Seminaries since 1969. He is an experienced administrator with more than 30 years administering multi-staff churches, as well as the former Rose Garden Village retirement properties. Rev. Wilson is a skilled co-teacher (with his wife Patty) on principles of parenting, marriage and aging. Rev. Wilson can often be heard as a radio commentator—and hosted talk shows in Southern California for eight years. He has written a regular newspaper column for four different newspapers since 1980. In addition to his responsibilities as President of the Board and Associate Director of The Turner Foundation, Rev. Wilson has been Head of Staff at Canoga Park Presbyterian Church since 2000. Rev. Wilson and his wife, Patty, have been married for 41 years and have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Father Michael Manning, Director  Father Michael Manning is a Catholic priest whose unique ministry is television. Presently he is seen nationally on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. His program is a regular on the Armed Services Network as well. He is seen on Catholic diocesan cable networks in Boston, Detroit, Scranton, Brooklyn-Queens, Fresno and Youngstown. In 1978 he began the nationally syndicated weekly program. His goal is to present Catholic perspectives on life's issues, mend bridges between denominations and religions, champion the causes of the poor and disenfranchised, interview both celebrities and little known people whose faith and life offer strong inspiration and bring fresh and exciting insights into the Bible. He has appeared as a regular guest commentator on CNN’s Larry King Live, as well as making guest appearances on Nancy Grace, The Leeza Show, The Montel Williams Show, The 700 Club, The Phil Donahue Show, Hard Copy, Helpline, Real People, and Today's Religion. He was a regular guest on the popular radio program Religion on the Line on KABC in Los Angeles. He also appeared with Robert DeNiro in the film, Guilt by Suspicion. For seven years, Father Manning wrote a weekly column for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. Father Manning is the author of several books and booklets, including: Pardon My Lenten Smile!, Proclaimed from the Rooftops, Life Full of Surprises, On Camera and Off, Questions and Answers for Today's Catholics and How Do I Forgive Myself? Soon to be published is his latest book: 15 Faces of God. He has degrees in Philosophy and Theology plus an M.F.A. in play writing. As the President of WORDNET PRODUCTIONS, he works for his religious community's western province - the Society of the Divine Word. He is the pastor of the St. Anthony Parish in San Bernardino, California.

Mr. Daniel G. Aldrich IV, Director Mr. Daniel G. Aldrich IV is the Director of Sales at American Communications, LLC. in Santa Barbara, California. Prior to joining American Communications, Mr. Aldrich was the Director of Strategic Alliances for Somera Communications--another leader in the telecommunications equipment industry. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UCLA, which he followed with work as a legislative aide to Rep. Richard Hastings (WA) and as a Campaign Aide to California State Senator Bruce McPherson. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of The Turner Foundation—Mr. Aldrich also chairs the Santa Barbara Prayer Gathering Commission (a commission of The Turner Foundation). In addition, Mr. Aldrich is involved with Rotary International. An avid sports fan with a continued devotion to UCLA athletics, Mr. Aldrich’s diverse interests also include reading, surfing, golf, and basketball.


Mr. Peter Postma, Director