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

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.”

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 13 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.”

Shane Quick

Owner

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.

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 The Premier Group over the years and I look forward to many more.”

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.

Kathy Morgan

Catering Coordinator

Married to part-owner Roy Morgan for 28 years, she has been involved in the company from the beginning. They have three children: Justin, Dallas and Ashley, and a Chocolate Lab named Clair. 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.”

Vonda Byerly

Bookkeeper

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 18 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.”

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.”