John Michael Talbot
Founder

John Michael is one of the best known and successful Catholic recording artists in the world. In 1976 he became one of the first artists to record for Sparrow Records, and remains one of that label's all-time best sellers with sales of more than three million copies covering over 40 albums. His signature voice and acoustical guitar playing is often combined with orchestral instruments into a classical/folk style of music. he is also the founder of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, an international, Catholic-based ecumenical community based in Arkansas. In 1992 he launched his own label, Troubadour for the Lord where he continues to tour, record and pursue the musical vision God has given him.

Lynn Geyer
President

Lynn's ministry, Colorblind Music, provides publicity and support for Catholic musicians and programs.Besides her tireless work with the Catholic Association of Music, she helped to found Music Multifestivalia, in Barcelona, Spain, an organization uniting international Catholic music professionals, and currently serves as its promotions coordinator. She also works for Troubadour For The Lord as the Concert Ministry Coordinator for John Michael Talbot. Her music has received numerous awards, including a 2001 Unity Award for Praise and Worship Song of the Year, and has also been selected for use during World Youth Day 2002, Toronto, Canada. She performs in parishes and conferences throughout the US, Canada, Spain, Italy, Australia, Germany and Brazil.

Jim Cosgrove
Vice President

Jim is the Operations Manager for John Michael Talbot Ministries and Troubadour For The Lord Records, overseeing sales, marketing, booking, and promotion for John Michael Talbot and product sales for the Troubadour distributed artists. He is a Catholic liturgical musician, cantor, choral director, and singer/songwriter, having served parishes in Arkansas and Tennessee, including cantor for the Diocese of Memphis.  He currently serves as the music director for St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Memphis, Arkansas.  He serves on the Committee on Liturgy, Spirituality, and Worship in the Diocese of Little Rock, and is a member of the National Catholic Development Conference, and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.  He was the recipient of the 2006 Unity Award for Liturgical/Sacramental Song of the Year.

Maureen Hayes
Secretary/Treasurer

Maureen is a vocalist, music minister, instructor, performer and recording artist, and is the cantor and soloist for The Church of St. Clare in Colonie, NY. She holds degrees in vocal performance and fine arts from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri and Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. An award winning international performer, Mrs. Hayes has performed for audiences in the U.S., Canada and Europe. In 2000 she performed in Rome for World Youth Day. She has sung at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. for the International Week of Prayer and Fasting. Most recently she has appeared on EWTN's "Backstage" and Familyland TV Network Christmas Special. She and her husband, Bill, received the 2004 and 2005 Unity Awards for Liturgical Song of The Year.
 

Denis Grady
Director of International Affairs

Canadian singer/songwriter, Denis Grady, has been active in Catholic music for over 30 years. As a member of numerous parish folk choirs and a performing artist he has developed a ministry with a balanced liturgical and evangelizing tone. He has also worked hard in promoting other Christian artists. With a goal of helping create a movement of Catholic culture, that blends the rich traditions of the Church with the inspirations of the contemporary, he believes that the movement needs a foundation based on vision and relationship in community.

Terry Little
Director of Public Relations

Born in England and a convert to the Catholic faith, Terry Little has entertained, ministered to, and performed for audiences and congregations around the world since 1969. For the past 20 years, he has served as Director of Music at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. A self-taught musician, he has written numerous songs, both spiritual and secular, and has several albums to his credit. Mixed with humor and stories, he shares his folk music at coffee houses, schools, fairs, festivals, churches, conferences, and other venues across the nation. Terry also conducts clinics and workshops on liturgical music. Besides his solo career, he shares a close musical partnership with his son Jonathan, forming the ministry "With the Spirit". Several years ago they were guests on EWTN's "Life on the Rock". Retired from the U.S. Air Force, Terry teaches guitar out of his home studio and helps others to discover and use their talents to spread the Good News with music. “Have guitar - will travel!”

Jim Papandrea
Director of US Regions

Fr. David Hemann

T.C. Long
Webmeister

T.C. has been a CAM member for eight years, a campus minister for ten years, a webdesigner for thirteen years, a counselor for seven years, a husband for eleven years and a dad for eight years. He was born in California and moved from coast to coast with his Navy family until completing college and settling down in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is currently a counselor in private practice, a freelance webdesigner / graphic designer and maintains a music ministry amidst everything else. T.C. has played for conferences, retreats, workshops, youth rallies, weddings, funerals, coffeehouses & private parties. He organized a praise & worship ministry called 'every 6 steps' during his years as a campus minister and recorded two CDs.

Phil Perkins
Past Vice President

Phil is a long-time veteran of the Christian Music industry. He began his career in 1971 as a music editor with Word Music and went on to become Vice President, Publishing at Sparrow Records. He now owns and operates Music Services, Inc., a publishing administration company that oversees 2500 Christian music copyrights. He is the business manager for Troubadour for the Lord Records and has arranged, orchestrated and produced over 25 recordings for John Michael Talbot. He assisted in founding Christian Copyright Licensing, Inc. (CCLI) where he continues to serve as the Publisher Consultant and ont their Board of Directors.

Dave Island
Past Secretary/Treasurer

Dave has spent over 40 years in church ministry and Catholic music publishing, presently working with Oregon Catholic Press as Marketing, Research and Development manager. He handles new product development, conventions, publisher relations, acquisitions and international marketing. Dave has been very interested in CAM and its members and goals since it was organized and is always available for assistance.