Kevin is known to the world of recording as an expert engineer and producer. The lists of Southern Gospel and country hits he has recorded would fill a book. He also has an outstanding reputation for his expertise in producing quality videos. Some of his videos are award winning productions. Among the many awards bestowed on Kevin are a 1994 Emmy Award, 1997 Producer of the Year, 1997 Engineer of the Year, 1998 Engineer of the Year, 2000 Engineer of the Year, 2001 Engineer of the Year, and most recently 2002 Engineer of the Year Award!!

Kevin is an unassuming gentleman who is responsible for a lot of the progress made in taking the quality of the music in the Southern Gospel Industry to the next level. Kevin has also produced numerous country projects for such artists as Clinton Gregory, Gene Watson, Billy Walker and numerous others.

In his leisure time, Kevin enjoys hunting, flying golf, cooking and of course MUSIC!

He was married Dec. 11, 1999 to Beverly Cohron, the love of his life. They enjoy their home in a suburb of Nashville, Franklin, TN. The newest addition to their family is Radar Romeo McManus, their new Weimereiner dog.

Beverly has worked for Zion for 14 years. She enjoys her job as Vice President and also oversees the accounting of the companies.

Beverly has also attended school for the past few years. She graduated from TSU in May 1999. She is currently working on her Doctorate and has a Christian Counseling service for family and individual therapy. We are excited about her accomplishments and the knowledge she brings to our Corporation. Beverly is frequently the featured speaker at marriage seminars and couple's retreats as well.

Beverly's parents live near Nashville in Mont Eagle, TN where her dad pastors a church. Her sister (Shawn Pope-see below) and family live very near Beverly and Kevin which works out wonderfully since they spend a lot of time together. They enjoy doting over Megan and Myles.

Kevin and Beverly also have a plane and when they are not working away at the studio, you will likely find them flying off to a relaxing weekend or to see a Zion Artist in concert. They also love to host parties and entertain guests in their home.

Beverly's other hobbies include shopping, spending time with her husband, reading, singing, decorating or...oh yeah....SHOPPING!

National Promotion Director

Melinda Hand is currently the National Radio Promotor for Zion Music Group. After spending four years with the trio Embrace, Melinda is now traveling as a soloist and just completed her first solo project entitled "Minister Love". Not only will Melinda be doing solo dates in 2007, but she will be touring with Poet Voices on their Hearts-In-Harmony Tour and will be conducting "Guard Your Heart" marriage conferences with her husband Paul. They are also active members of the Christian Motorcycloist Association in Jackson, Mississippi where they are on the music ministry team serving at christian and secular rallies.

Office Manager

Noel, a Long Beach, California native, began his musical career at the age of 17, traveling, singing and playing the bass with his Dad and his country gospel group, The Christian Troubadours. He toured with his Dad for 10 years until his Dad was called to preach and disbanded the Troubadours. After leaving the Christian Troubadours Noel traveled and evangelized as a soloist and continued to hone his talent as a bass player also. Noel became a much sought after bass player in Nashville, playing bass and putting background vocals on literally hundreds of recordings and jingles over the years, many of which have gone on to be huge successes. While playing bass and singing on a recording session for the late Grand Ole Opry legend Billy Walker, Walker approached Noel about fronting his road show. Noel accepted Walker’s offer and toured with Walker for 3 years; working the road and performing on the stage of the world famous Grand Ole Opry many times.

While working in the studio one day a call came from the stuttering boy himself, Mel Tillis. He said he had opened a new theater in Branson, MO and would like Noel to play bass and sing in the show. Noel accepted and for the next 15 years he stayed in Branson working with Tillis. Noel credits Mel for teaching him how to truly entertain and interact with an audience. During all the many years of performing with country music artists Noel still feels as though God was using him as a lighthouse and a Godly example to whomever he worked with and came in contact with. Noel says "I have a passion for the ministry, and singing affords me the ability to do that in a way that I love." The last 5 years with Tillis Noel felt the tremendous passion to get back to his gospel music roots. He decided to carry on the legacy that his Dad had begun and that is when he put his own group together.

Noel's professional career has afforded him the opportunities to work with many famous people and has allowed him to travel to various countries and interesting places, but the greatest thrill and excitement comes to him when he is able to see a soul saved or believer encouraged by the music and testimonies he offers.