About Us

The Premier Group was formed in 1996. The company has grown exponentially and is now the parent of several growing protégés:

Premier Productions - promoting over 150 Christian concerts annually nationwide!
Premier Christian Cruises - offering innovative Christian cruise vacations with contemporary Christian artists, and nationally known speakers and comedians!
Premier Festivals - providing an incredible live festival experience with top Christian artists and speakers!
Camp Electric - introducing the FIRST interactive worship and rock music camp!
Extraordinary Women Conferences - designed to help draw women closer to the heart of God!
Premier Foundation - aiming to further God's kingdom by raising money for charity and continuing the work of Premier for generations to come.

The goal of The Premier Group has remained the same over the past decade. That goal is to make a significant difference for Jesus Christ in the lives of as many people as possible!

Meet the Staff

Office Staff

Gary Gentry
Owner
In previous career paths, Gary Gentry worked for 22 years as a school psychologist and 12 years as a minister of music. He founded a promotions company in South Carolina and then combined efforts with Roy Morgan in 1996. The two words that best describe Gary are “energetic and intense.” He has been married to Deborah for 37 years and they have two children, and four grandchildren. Through contemporary Christian music he enjoys “the opportunity to impact lives for Christ through the medium of music.”
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Kathy Morgan
Catering Coordinator
Married to part-owner Roy Morgan for 29 years, she has been involved in the company from the beginning. They have three children: Justin, Dallas and Ashley, and a dog named Coca. Kathy enjoys the relaxed atmosphere and friendly co-workers at Premier. Her favorite part of the year is summertime. She said what makes Premier unique is the fact that it's not just a business; it's a ministry. "There is a lot of work that goes into each event, but the results are changed lives."
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Krista Lynn
Concert Coordinator
Starting at Premier in June of 2008, Krista Lynn said, "I love working with people who share a love of the Lord!" As a morning person, she enjoys coming to work early and discovering what her day holds. She is the mother of two children: Alex, who is 6; and Adrianne, who is 3. They also have a cat named Gracie. "I believe that Premier thrives because the company works toward a greater goal than just prosperity - the goal of spreading the Good News."
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Robyn Klass
Marketing Director
An integral part of Premier Productions, Robyn Klass has been with the company from the beginning. She began working with Roy Morgan’s promotion company part time in 1995, while still in college. She came on full time in 1997 and married Mitch Klass in 2002. The two have cats named Gracie and Lacy and enjoy going to sporting events, working in the yard and running. “I have been so blessed to work for a company whose mission is to reach others for Christ.”
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Roy Morgan
Owner
Married to Kathy Morgan, Roy founded Premier with Gary Gentry in 1996 by combining their two respective companies into one. Over the past 14 years, they've promoted more than 2,000 events reaching more than 7 million people. "Standing beside a stage and watching an artist or speaker connect with thousands of attendees is the most fulfilling part of our work. This one memory is duplicated at every event we do."
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Shane Quick
Owner / Vice President - Concert Division
A few years ago, Shane Quick owned and operated his own promotions company. Then he accepted an offer to join Premier as the vice president of the concert division. He is "dedicated to seeing Premier Productions grow in reaching the masses with the greatest message the world has ever known - Jesus," he said. He and his wife Kim have one son, Ethan.
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Shannon Habas
Media Relations Director
Working her way from a Premier concert volunteer to Regional Concert Director, Shannon Habas now serves as Media Relations Director, "mostly buying the radio advertising, but really it's whatever they ask me to do!" Shannon has worked as a professional clown since she was a kid, and at age 21, she opened her own clown business, which is still a great hobby of hers. She is married to Sean Habas and the two have a virtual Noah's Ark of pets.
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Vonda Byerly
Finance Director
Vonda Byerly loves crunching numbers. As bookkeeper with Premier since May 2006, she enjoys "being part of a Christian organization that truly cares about seeing lives changed," she said. "God is put first here and it shows throughout our daily operations." Vonda has been married to Brent Byerly for 19 years; they have two children and two dogs. Ace is their boxer mix, who thinks he's a "lap dog." Lady is a collie mix whose favorite hobby is aggravating Ace. "My favorite part of the day is early morning before the rest of my family wakes up," she said. "I'm able to have my quiet time before the day gets started."
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Street Team Directors

Chrysta Johnson
Greenville, SC area Street Team Director
Chrysta has been involved with Premier for five years in some capacity or another. In 2007 she began an internship with Premier and has grown to love the ministry that comes from our events more and more. Presently, Chrysta lives in Greenville, SC and enjoys traveling, singing, events, shopping, and spending time with friends, especially movie and game nights. When asked about Premier's impact she explains, "Premier provides the best possible elements in this business: consistently sharing Christ with thousands of people, executing professional promotions and productions, and seeing the need to continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of what we do for the greater purpose of glorifying Christ."
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Cindy Bryant
Lynchburg, VA area Street Team Director
Cindy Bryant has been married for almost 19 years. She has 1 hairy 18 year old cat and loves contemporary Christian music! She is very active in her church, community, and with volunteerism. She also loves hanging out with friends, family, playing games, fishing, hiking, and shopping.
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Estell Keshock
Tampa, FL area Street Team Director
Estell Keshock is a Pastor at Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey, Florida. She is also the Founder of SOS (Shedding Our Silence) and is the Dean at SOD (School of Disciples). Her heart is to reach out to the lost, broken, abandoned and abused people. She believes that music is one of the keys that opens the door for people to meet Jesus in a powerful way.
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Holly Pitz
Cleveland/Akron/Canton, OH area Street Team Leader
Holly Pitz was first introduced to "music volunteering" back in 1988 when Steven Curtis Chapman played at her church. She was hooked from then on. Holly love's helping in anyway she can. She love's the people and the locations. In the end it's always amazing to her to see thousands of people fill arenas, stadiums or civic centers all to worhip the Lord Jesus Christ!

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James Foster
Gulf Coast area Street Team Director
James Foster lives in a small community just outside Biloxi, MS who works as a video producer and multimedia designer for the USAF as well as running his own production company AEF Media. Recently he began working with Rich Christiano and Scott Reed of Five and Two pictures out of Hollywood. He is working to promote Christian movies all over the country. James is married and has one daughter (Addison)! James is also the founder and creator of a faith based social network called The Churchyard, which is used as a tool to connect ministries, churches, organizations, and people all over the world while sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He is a networker, designer, and a computer geek who wants to evangelize the world through the power of media!
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Jamie Brown
Wichita, KS area Street Team Director
Jamie Brown has been volunteering with christian concerts since 1993 (1st one was w/Rich Mullins!) She's a country girl that has learned to like almost all kinds of music because of the wonderful ministry she's been a part of & she looks forward to the new experiences yet to come!
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John Walden
Birmingham, AL area Street Team Director
Jon Walden started working part-time at WDJC in 2001. On September 1, 2003, the Jon Walden Show first went on the air and has been tearing up the airwaves ever since. In August 2005, Jon married his sweetheart of over 3 years, Amber Mange. Jon and Amber have 2 dogs and they enjoy traveling and spending time with their family.
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Lori Kennedy
Atlanta, GA area Street Team Director
Lori Kennedy has loved music all of her life, but instead of following her dreams, found herself climbing the corporate ladder to become a Vice President of a large Atlanta based homebuilding company. Little did she know that this time in corporate America was preparing her for the God given destiny of being in full-time ministry. Alpha Omega Ministries (www.lorikennedy.com) exists to glorify God through music, speaking testimonials, and events targeted specifically to heal women and raise youth leadership. Lori’s management experience prepared her to organize and lead teams for incredible Premier Productions events. She has been married 20 years and has two teen-aged sons.
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Sheila Miller
Richmond, VA area Street Team Director
Sheila Miller is the proud parent of 4 wonderful children and is married to the love of her life, Bruce. The couple serves in many areas of their church and love to volunteer in their community. Sheila loves serving the Lord and promoting KingsFest. She says "it's a great way to do His work while having fun and meeting new people! I look forward to being a part of this incredible event each year!"

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Sheri Howard
Louisville, KY area Street Team Director
Sheri Howard volunteers with Winter Jam, WJIE Radio Station, Southeast Christian Church in Children's Ministry, Middletown Family Festival Parade, The Kentucky Derby Festival and she coordinates volunteers for The KDF Pegasus Parade. She really enjoy's Christian Music and Concerts.
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Su Fellabaum
Detroit, MI area Street Team Director

Su (yes, that's without an "e") is blessed with 3 beautiful daughters, Brooke, Jo-Jo & Naomi(adopted from China). She has been married to Mike for 19 years and is a 7 year breast cancer survivor and living proof of God's healing power. She loves using her gifts and talents to advance God's kingdom. Besides working as the Administrative Coordinator/Promotions Manager for Michigan's largest Christian radio network, Smile FM, she also loves participating and volunteering in outreaches at her church. In her spare time (lol) she loves to go camping, paint, and always has a project going at home. Su is also a licensed cosmetologist.

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