Richard Gordon, President of the Board

Richard Gordon has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas. Prior to his graduation in 1978, he worked for Phillips Petroleum in Kansas City and Gulf Oil in Texas.  Following his graduation, Richard worked at Exxon Corporation's refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He directed his first business in 1980 and in 1985 started his own company, Richard Gordon Creative Productions, through which he has published video and audio cassettes, CDs, and books. Richard served on the board of directors and as president of the Louisiana Society for Personal Realization in the late 80's and early 90's. In 2006 he created an internet organization that now extends to over 15 countries, which is dedicated to promoting our planet's greater good through cooperation and service. For over 30 years Richard has been sought after as a teacher, speaker, and consultant. He has worked with businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals on five continents. Currently, he teaches and provides spiritual, managerial, and financial consulting for individuals and businesses, and promotes cutting edge businesses and philanthropic ventures. Richard believes in Adorata because of its focus on grounded, practical spirituality combined with service to others. He is honored to serve as president for such a wonderful organization. 

Marshall Mueller, Treasurer of the Board

Marshall attended The State University of New York and Eastern Michigan University studying economics and music. He has been directly involved in business ventures for most of his career.  After several successful small start-ups in the service industry, Marshall, along with his brother, founded Code Alarm Inc.—a firm which designs and manufactures electronic security systems for General Motors, Ford Motor, and for the automotive aftermarket. Following a successful public stock offering in 1990, he retired from day-to-day business activities to pursue other life interests.  He completed a four-year training in Body Psychotherapy, served on the board of Code Alarm, and worked on the board of a start-up manufacturing firm. Marshall was drawn to Adorata more than 10 years ago and quickly recognized the powerful potential of the Adorata work for human development. He is honored to be able to bring his business and human relations skills to assist in the development of this organization. 

Ethan Gans-Morse, Secretary of the Board

Ethan Gans-Morse has taught at universities in both the United States and Mexico, where he served as a professor and curricular developer in the linguistics department of the Regional University of the Southeast (URSE) and the State University of Benito Juarez in Oaxaca, Mexico. He has taught linguistics, English, Spanish, and Music Theory across the United States and in Europe. An award-winning classical composer and a scholar of world religions, Ethan holds a B.A. in music and linguistics. He is a valued officer of the Board of the Directors for his technology skills and his ability to organize complex information to make it readily accessible to any audience. Ethan is passionately dedicated to the Adorata work, which he believes holds the key to healing the collective wounds of humanity and the suffering of our planet.