Meet Our Leadership Team
Get to know the dedicated individuals behind Examining the Cosmos. Our leadership team is composed of passionate believers who are committed to exploring the mysteries of creation and fostering harmony between science and scripture. Learn more about their backgrounds, experiences, and unwavering dedication to the mission of providing insightful information.
Randy Schumacher, Apologist
A Life Transformed by Faith
From a young age, Randy Schumacher embraced the message of Christ, finding solace and purpose in the gospel. His unwavering belief in Jesus as the Savior has shaped his worldview, guiding him on a path of faith and service.
Commitment to Christ
“I have seen enough of life and death in this world to know that Jesus Christ is our only Savior, that faith and trust in Him and His words and deeds are the only way to a fulfilled life, now and for all eternity. Praise is to our God, that He has provided a way for us to enjoy Him, forever more.”
Academic Background
Randy holds a B.Sc. in Engineering from Hofstra University and pursued undergraduate studies in Commerce and Engineering at Drexel University. His professional journey spans engineering, design, and senior management roles across various industries, including cathode ray electron gun design, microelectronics fabrication, and precision cleaning systems.
Continued Learning and Expertise
Throughout his career, Randy has remained committed to continuous learning. Since 2000, he has engaged in rigorous coursework covering astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, languages, and music, enriching his understanding of the cosmos and beyond.
Certified Apologist
Randy's dedication to defending the faith led him to become certified as an apologist by the Reasons to Believe Organization, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to articulate the harmony between science and scripture.
Walter Gramm
Early Faith and Dedication to Christ
Walter accepted Christ as Savior as a young boy at a vacation bible school and in his late twenties dedicated his life to serving Jesus as Lord in all areas of his life.
Decades of Leadership in Evangelical Churches
He has been a member of evangelical churches for the past 40+ years, serving in numerous leadership positions including 8 years as an Elder. He has taught adult sunday schools for more than 10 years and for 14 years led the Executive Ministries (Campus Crusade for Christ) men's bible study at Drew University, Madison, NJ. He is currently active in several ministries in northern NJ.
Academic Background and Evolutionary Journey
Walter holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nyack College, Nyack, NY. He had been previously certified as a Chapter Officer by Reasons To Believe.
Career and Retirement
Professionally, he was employed by New Jersey Bell and Bellcore for 30 years. In 1993 he accepted an early retirement and joined the Market Street Mission in Morristown NJ, an evangelical ministry to homeless addicted men, as its Development Director. He later became the Chief Executive for the American Red Cross of Northern NJ. In 2002, in part for his work in lower Manhattan following the attacks of 9/11, he was awarded the Red Cross’ National Tiffany Award as the top professional from among the organization’s 35,000 employees. From January 2005 until he retired in July 2008 he was the Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Force, an initiative of the Business Executives for National Security (BENS). BENS is a 25 year-old Washington, D.C. based non-profit focused on National and Homeland Security issues.