Randy Vader

Randy Vader is the owner and CEO of PraiseGathering Music Group, one of the most respected and influential publishing companies in Christian music.  He began his distinguished publishing career in 1979 serving as National Music Coordinator for Singspiration Music of the Zondervan Corporation.  In 1982, he came to Alexandria House, a division of the Gaither organization, as sales manager.  Mr. Vader became the director of publications for Gaither Music Company in 1984, vice-president of publishing in 1986, and was named president of Gaither Publishing in 1988.  Under his leadership, Gaither Music Company, became one of the leading publishers of sacred choral music in the nation and expanded to include PraiseGathering Publications, Ariose Music, Lindsborg Press, Adoration Publications and the Worship His Majesty Hymnal.  PraiseGathering Music Group is now the exclusive producer and publisher for these outstanding companies.  A brilliant writer and speaker, Randy Vader, continually challenges believers to present a clear, articulate, intelligent witness for Christ to our culture.  He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, graduated from Grand Rapids Junior College and Michigan State University.  Mr. Vader taught for several years at Ottawa Hills High School before beginning his publishing career.