Dave Adams (Lead) Dave has been singing barbershop since 1986, and has sung with The Master's Men on and off since their inception in 1995. He feels "blessed to yet again be singing with The Master's Men." When not singing, Dave can be found spending time with his daughters, Ariel and Eliana. He works as a Family Physician with his own practice in Cary, NC. Jim Allen (Baritone) Jim began his singing in church choirs as a teenager and progressed through college choirs and quartets. "The Master's Men now gives me a chance to share my faith and my love of music." Jim and his wife, Jetta, are Mississippi natives but have lived in the Raleigh area since 1983. They have two grown sons and are working toward grandchildren. Jim is employed by IBM as a system administrator/programmer. JB Baker (Lead) A native of Raleigh, JB began singing at a very early age, making his way through church and high school choirs, until discovering a cappella in college where he sang with the UNC Clef Hangers. A psychology major from UNC Chapel Hill, JB somehow ended up at IBM as a software development manager. When not traveling across NC with the Master's Men, JB enjoys spending time with his wife, Courtney, and their three children, Keenan, Campbell, & Hudson. Ken Bland, Jr. (Baritone) Ken's dad introduced him to barbershop harmony at the age of 14 and Ken has been singing ever since. When not singing, Ken spends his spare time volunteering with numerous community groups including the Boys and Girls Homes of NC, Durham Bulls, WRAL-TV, The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center and the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Ken lives in Garner and works for SAS Institute. Ken Bland, Sr. (Baritone) And this is Ken's Dad! "Kenny" sang tenor in his first barbershop quartet at the age of 14 in 1952. He has sung with different Barbershop choruses and quartets all over the states of Ohio and North Carolina, and is now actively singing with the local General Assembly Chorus and a local quartet. Kenny says, "Singing with The Master’s Men has been a goal of mine for over 10 years, and I feel blessed to be a member of this great group of men." When not singing, Kenny enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandsons Greyson and Reese, and playing the piano for relaxation. Kenny is retired and lives in Garner with Connie, his wife of 48 years (and counting!). John Campion (Bass) John, an attorney, has been singing with choruses and quartets in the Raleigh, NC area for over 15 years. He and his wife Becky have one daughter. John considers The Master's Men to be his greatest musical blessing, allowing ministry and witness in the company of talented musicians and Christian men. Dale Carter (Lead) Since his early teens, Dale has been singing and performing in Christmas pageants, choirs, stage plays and musicals. He has been singing Barbershop since being introduced to it in late 1990. A career aviator, Dale has spent over half his life as a licensed pilot, and now enjoys his flying position at FedEx Express on the A300 and A310 Airbus as a First Officer. He enjoys his time at home with his beautiful wife and lovely young daughter (she's The Master's Men's number 1 fan and loves to sing along on her favorite songs!). Dale is humbled to have been asked to sing with such a fine group of musicians and looks forward to using the ministry of music to serve and to touch other people's lives. George Cherny (Tenor) The a cappella bug bit George in high school when he was selected to sing two barbershop numbers from 'The Music Man'. He went on to sing accompanied music with the Rutgers University Chorus during his college years, and 10 years later he sought out a chapter of The Barbershop Harmony Society to fulfill his dream to sing a cappella again. Still a barbershopper, he is excited to sing a cappella in a spiritual form. George and his wife, Peg, when not working, can now be found at the beach or skiing with their daughter, who lives in Colorado. Robert Cox (Director) A Wilson, North Carolina native, Robert has always loved singing. He started in kindergarten and hasnt stopped since! Trained as a music educator, Robert began singing and directing barbershop singers while teaching in the Wilmington, NC public school system. A year later, he began directing the Cape Fear Chordsmen in Wilmington, and has been actively directing choruses ever since. Through his contacts in the barbershop world, he met Rudy Partin, founder of The Master's Men, and was inspired by his mastery of music. He worked with Rudy through chorus and quartet coaching and together they led the General Assembly barbershop chorus to the District Championship in 2001, with Robert as their director and with Rudy coaching. Rudy invited Robert to coach The Masters Men for several years and, just days after the group's annual retreat in November of 2004, Rudy passed away unexpectedly. God's hand was surely at work when Robert accepted the group's offer to take over as our new director. The Masters Men combines his barbershop experiences with over 14 years of church choir directing into a wonderfully, rewarding ministry. Robert lives in Sanford and is the owner and operator of Squeeky Kleen Window Washing. Michael Davis (Bass) Michael Davis moved to Cary, NC from Roswell, GA in 2006 and is currently a Senior at Green Hope High School. He is active in the Choral program at GHHS, as well as singing in the men's Barbershop Quartets and annual musicals. Michael is tremendously honored to have been invited by the Master's Men to join them in praising and serving the Lord through song and wants to thank all those who have helped him and inspired him to pursue his love of singing. Michael is hoping to pursue a career in classical singing and opera when he heads off to college in the fall next year! Greg Flowers (Baritone) Greg enjoys all facets of choral music from barbershop to classical. For the last 20 years he has been a resident of Raleigh where he lives with his wife, Marchelle. When not singing with The Master's Men, you will likely find him on stage pursuing his other passion, that of acting. Jim Frisbie, III (Bass) When not singing with The Master's Men, Frizz can be found watching NC State football games or fishing the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Jim fancies himself a gourmet cook. Lee Horton (Lead) Lee has been singing for most of his life, starting in middle school and continuing through high school and into college, singing baritone in the general chorus and with the Madrigal Singers at the University of Richmond. After college Lee served as Minister of Music at Calvary Baptist Church in Maryland, and later moved to Wake Forest to complete a Master of Divinity degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lee also held Minister of Music positions at both Wake Forest Baptist Church and Heritage Baptist Church. Lee is also active with Barbershop Harmony Society, singing lead and serving the RTP Chapter as Music VP. Lee and his family live in Wake Forest. Jim Knight (Bass) A native of Raleigh, Jim has spent his professional career in agricultural communications, and now heads the media marketing efforts of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Jim is an avid outdoor sportsman and, together with his wife, Joan, enjoys participating in border collie herding competitions. Ken Litowsky (Bass) Originally from Maryland, Ken was rescued by his wife, Ramona (a Raleigh native) when they married in 1982. They moved to Cary in 1989. Ken has sung in glee clubs, ensembles and choirs since junior high school, and is currently a member of the Concert Singers of Cary Symphonic and Chamber Choirs. "Music was the way that God called me to Him. To share that faith through music is a blessing." Ken and Ramona have 2 children, Emilee and Adam. Walter Richardson (Lead) Walter is a life-time resident of Raleigh, NC where he lives with his wife, Jean. Walter has sung with the NC State Varsity Men's Glee Club, church choirs, barbershop choruses and quartets. He now divides his time between his home in Raleigh, NC and Topsail Beach, NC. Elliott Robinson (Bass) As a young teenager, Elliott enjoyed singing in several youth groups in Mobile, AL. He and his wife Priscilla have four children and three grandchildren. "To be allowed to serve The Lord by singing His praises with such a loving group of guys, to such receptive audiences, is more than I deserve." Steve Tremper (Tenor) Steve is a technical writer. He had enjoyed singing since elementary school, and recalls spending many happy hours assembling plastic car models while harmonizing to the top 40 songs playing on the radio. He discovered the joys of barbershop harmony in 1981 and has been an active member in local quartets and choruses ever since. Steve has sung in church choirs and performed solos, and has enjoyed being on stage in several musicals in college and the local community. Steve lives in Morrisville, NC, and has two college age children. Larry Triplett (Baritone) Larry's love of choral singing began with the UCLA Men's Glee Club back in the 60's. A former high school band director, Larry now makes his living as an owner and chief designer of a printing and promotional products business. "Music may not be my career any longer, but it still feeds my soul." Ricky Watkins (Lead) Ricky and his wife, Pam, live in Durham, NC with their two daughters. "I am blessed to be able to share my music through such a wonderful and meaningful group of friends, and my wish is that God will be glorified as a result of our songs!" Tom Williams (Tenor) Tom started singing in church youth choirs and in high school glee clubs. Founder of an engineering and inspections company, Tom and his wife, Barbara, have been married 28 years and have three children. Tom Wilson (Tenor) Tom began singing publicly at the age of twelve with local theatre companies and in school productions in his childhood home of Pittsburgh, PA. After attending West Virginia University, where he graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Tom lived in New York City for nine years where he was privileged to sing with various choral and barbershop groups on the stages of Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Tom currently resides in Angier, NC where he works as an insurance agent, sings in his church choir and performs in local cabaret shows.