BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$93.9M
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Over the past 20 years NEST has earned its place as a leading producer and distributor of inspiring, educational and entertainment products for the entire family. We have created one of the world's finest libraries of feature-quality interactive animated DVDs, Resource Books and dramatized audio collections. The quality and efficacy of our multiple Award-winning products has earned NEST the reputation of a trusted source for families around the world. Our NEST provides an environment that fosters development and nurtures the young. Our engaging stories and music provide inspirational, entertaining, and educational tools that help loved ones share with each another while building positive character traits, spiritual strength and healthy relationships.
President
ERNEST Z FRAUSTONumber of Employees 125
Contact Information
1461 S Belt Line Rd Ste 500
Coppell, Texas 75019
(972) 402-7100
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Motion Picture and Video Production: 512110
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| ERNEST Z FRAUSTO | President |
| Charles A. Lea | Cfo |
| Debbie Baars | Office Manager |
| Ernie Z. Frausto | Manager |
| Anthony Meyers | Children's Pastor, the Potter's House |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Seldon Young | Chairman |
| Ed Decker | Board of Directors |
| Nathan O Hatch | Board of Directors |
| Reg Grant | Board of Directors |
| Robert J. Morgado | Board of Directors |
| Yechiel Eckstein | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | President | Current |
| Nestfamily Children | President | Current |
| Nest Learning System | President | Current |
| Animated Bible | President | Current |
| The Nest | President | Former |
| Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc. | Former | |
| Microsoft Corporation | Former | |
| Universal Studios | Former | |
| The Anderson School | MBA | Former |
| University of California, Los Angeles | BA In Economics | Former |
Charles Lea brings 25 years of retail experience to the company as CFO. Charles has served as Controller, CFO, and Director of Operations for several retailers both national chains and large regional chains. Most recently Charles served six years as CFO and Director of Operations with an international web-based retailer. Charles brings his background in Finance and Operations to NEST Family EntertainmentTM to oversee the Finance, Distribution, IT, Human Resources and Sales Support of the company. Charles has a BBA in Accounting and a MBA from Texas A & M Commerce. He has been a CPA for 25 years. He resides with his family in suburban Dallas/Fort Worth.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Cfo | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Office Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Manager | Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Children's Pastor, the Potter's House | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wakeforestsports.Com | President | Current |
| Bible Dramas | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nestfamily Children | Board of Directors | Current |
| Church Preview | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Learning System | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Society of Church History | President | Former |
| Washington University | Master's | Former |
| Wheaton College | Undergraduate Degree | Former |
| Washington University | Degrees | Former |
Reg Grant is Lauren's husband and Dad to Rosalyn, Gabe, and Nick. He serves as Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary where he teaches courses in preaching, drama, voice, and creative writing. He has authored and co-authored several books and articles, and has written, produced and acted for radio, television, theater, and film. Several of his films have won major film festival awards, two have been voted "Top Educational Film in America" by Booklist, two have been nominated for Emmys, and one has won an Emmy. His newest book is a historical novel entitled "STORM: the Life and Times of Martin Luther." He currently hosts the radio programs "Another Story" and "The Nite Brite Kid's Club" and is also the reader for "Page Turner Radio Theater" and "First Edition", radio programs featuring selections from Christian novels as well as non-fiction pieces. His programs air internationally.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Professor of Pastoral Ministries | Current |
| Communiquejournal | Current | |
| Bible Dramas | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nestfamily Children | Board of Directors | Current |
| Church Preview | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Learning System | Board of Directors | Current |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Doctorate In Theology | Former |
Mr. Morgado has been a director of Activision since February 1997 and currently serves as chairperson of both the Compensation Committee and the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Morgado is Chairman of Maroley Media Group, a media entertainment investment company he established in 1995. He previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Warner Music Group, Inc. from 1985 to 1995. Mr. Morgado serves on the boards of directors of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and New Milford Hospital in Connecticut. He is also a member of the board of managers of Nest Top, LLC, the controlling shareholder of Nest Family and Nest Learning Systems, a children's entertainment company. Mr. Morgado holds a B.A. degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu and an M.P.A. degree from The State University of New York.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| New Milford Hospital | Board of Directors | Current |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Member | Current |
| Warner Music Group Corporation | Chief Executive Office | Former |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Manager | Former |
| Warner Music Group Corporation | Chairman | Former |
| The State University of New York | M.P.A. Degree | Former |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | B.A. Degree | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stand for Israel | Founder and President | Current |
| International Fellowship, Inc | Founder | Current |
| The Children of Israel Foundation | Rabbi | Current |
| Familynet Radio | Current | |
| Bible Dramas | Board of Directors | Current |
| Stand for Israel | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nestfamily Children | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Children of Israel Foundation | Advisory Board Member | Current |
| Church Preview | Board of Directors | Current |
| Jewish Agency | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Nest Learning System | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Fellowship, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| Columbia University | Rabbi | Former |
| Columbia University | Masters Degrees | Former |
| Yeshiva University | Master's Degrees | Former |
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