Capitol CMG Publishing Elevates Five

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Pictured (L-R): Kent Draughon, Katie Barolak, David Gutekunst, Terryl Padilla & Jessica Marion.

Capitol CMG Publishing, a division of Capitol Christian Music Group, has promoted five team members.

David Gutekunst has been elevated to Executive Vice President, where he will helm the publishing division and oversee all business operations and strategy across its creative, marketing and administration teams.

“I’ve been fortunate to work alongside David for two decades now and see firsthand the impact he’s had on our publishing business,” says Brad O’Donnell, President of Capitol Christian Music Group states. “He loves songs, he loves writers, he loves our staff and he loves our genre. He’s a great executive and I know he’s going to do big things in this new leadership role.”

Kent Draughon has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Administration & Operations, where he will lead key administrative functions. Katie Barolak and Terryl Padilla have been upped to Senior Director, Creative. They will co-head creative and writer development strategies, focusing on developing writer brands, making the next generation of songwriting talent and manage CCMG’s roster of writers. Jessica Marion has been elevated to VP, Marketing & Song Promotion. In her new role, she will bring her marketing expierence through her work building the Worship Together brand, to the entire publishing business, leading song promotion and audience exposure.

“I am energized for this new season at Capitol CMG Publishing and honored to lead the way,” adds Gutekunst. “Katie, Kent, Jessica, and Terryl are incredible leaders and advocates for our writers, artists, and partners. Their promotions not only position Capitol CMG Publishing for the future but also recognize a commitment to building on and empowering our internal talent.”

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