Thom Salamone - Band Leader, Trumpet, Keyboards

Thom founded BEACON Music Ministry in 1978. He composes and arranges all our music, arranges all BEACON events and plays trumpet and keyboards at all our outreaches. In addition to his involvement with BEACON, Thom plays trumpet in the Eastbrook Church Orchestra and is an active disciple of Christ. Thom is married and has two children and enjoys bicycling in his spare time. Busy guy!

Greg - Drums

Greg lends his talents to BEACON Music Ministries on the drums, a talent he has been developing for the last 30 years! He not only plays the drums flawlessly, but also collects drum sets as well as other musical instruments. Greg is married with three children and is quite the cook: You can enjoy Greg's smoking hot drum solos at the next Beacon event!

Greg Van Dunk - Guitar, Vocals

We call him “Rev,” as he is the former Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Grafton, WI. He enjoys singing and playing in a variety of styles and really appreciates being part of BEACON’s outreach to persons in the care of WI Correctional facilities as well as other venues. He and his wife Ann have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. He is an avid fly fisherman and is glad to share his favorite spots.