A Message from Our Founder

ECKALEO was born from a moment of divine inspiration and a vision for a new kind of culture.

The idea first struck me one morning around 1:30 AM. After two hours of worship, I heard the Holy Spirit say, "Do a music fest." As God spoke, the vision for an event unlike any other flashed before me. I searched for Christian music festivals but couldn't find anything that matched the scale and style of what I had just seen. In that moment, ECKALEO was born.

From Chicago Nightlife to Christ-Centered Culture

My background uniquely prepared me for this journey. Before Christ, I was a Club and Event Promoter in Chicago for three years. That experience taught me the value of great DJs, effective event logistics, and, most importantly, my natural ability to bring people together. Now, I get to use those skills to build something eternal.

We set out to learn about Christian music in all genres—not just CCM and Gospel, but Hip Hop, Afrobeat, House, Lofi, Trap, and more. What we’re building is focused on Christ-centered culture.

Our core team of five people began meeting in November 2020. We incorporated in February 2021 and hosted our first event just three months later. We’ve since grown to host a variety of events, from Gospel House Music Brunches and Day Parties to Game Nights.

Our mission remains unwavering: to spread the Gospel and build a thriving Christian entertainment community that champions the musicians, DJs, producers, and artists who are creating this culture.

Thank you for being a part of the ECKALEO story.

Jason Wilson - Founder & Business Liaison

Our Crew

  • Ronni Samassa

    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

    “I’ve supported HR and administrative needs in multiple programs for various government agencies. These experiences help me to foster business stability and growth.”

  • Jennifer Chapman

    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

    “I have a passion for building connections and creating atmospheres that encourage God’s presence. Putting them together and seeing a project come to fruition brings me pure joy!”

  • This Could Be You!

    Do you have a passion for events, music, and building community? We're looking for talented, energetic individuals to help us grow and execute our ambitious vision—from intimate gatherings to a major music festival.

    Current Opportunities:

    Social Media Managers / Graphic Designer: Are you a digital storyteller? Help us build buzz, engage our audience, and capture the energy of our events online. Create compelling visual assets that define our brand and make our events look as good as they feel.