Capitol Christian Music Group Elevates Key Executives to Drive Continued Success

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) has announced the promotion of three executive staff members, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the company’s success. Emily Dashiell, Jeff Gunkel, and Carlos Monnaco have been elevated to Senior Vice President roles, with Dashiell overseeing commercial partnerships, Gunkel leading market development, and Monnaco heading finance. According to CCMG Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy, these promotions are a testament to the trio’s dedication and instrumental role in fostering strong relationships with artists, writers, and partners.

In her new position, Dashiell will spearhead revenue strategies across CCMG’s portfolio, building on her success in commercial partnerships and marketing. With a proven track record of driving artist success, including NF, Anne Wilson, and TobyMac, Dashiell’s expanded role will focus on global distribution, eCommerce, catalog marketing, streaming, and playlisting strategy. Her promotion is a well-deserved recognition of her impact since joining CCMG in 2015, initially as a Brand Manager for SOZO Playlists. As CCMG continues to thrive, these executive promotions position the company for sustained growth and success in the music industry.

“I am incredibly honored to step into my expanded role at Capitol CMG! I want to thank Hudson Plachy and Brad O’Donnell for their continued leadership and support,” Dashiell shares. “The future of Christian & Gospel music is robust – and I’m eager to help drive new commercial strategy, bespoke innovation, and accelerated growth for our talented roster of artists.”

Rising from VP, Market Development, to SVP, Market Development, Jeff Gunkel will oversee the areas of market development and digital rights, as well as Re:Think Records, which he helped relaunch in 2018. Under Gunkel’s leadership, Re:Think will continue to honor its mission of coming alongside artists and labels to grow their audience and enhance listener engagement, while keeping ownership in the hands of the artist. Joining CCMG in 2004, Gunkel spent his first 14 years at the company in key roles with CCMG Publishing. His strategic vision and innovative approach have been pivotal in driving excellence throughout his tenure thus far at CCMG.

“I am honored and excited to step into this new role,” Gunkel says. “Christian music has a vibrant future that will be built by artists paving new paths outside traditional industry landscapes. Re:Think is committed to constant evolution, setting its sights on how to meet the needs of artists by growing their reach to impact future generations.”

With his promotion to SVP, Finance, Carlos Monnaco’s responsibilities expand to include oversight of financial planning and analysis, royalty accounting and IT. Monnaco, who previously served as VP, Finance, recently celebrated 18 years with the company. Prior to arriving at CCMG, he held finance and accounting roles across several globally recognized entertainment brands, including The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal and EMI Music.

“Having served in the music industry for many years now, this opportunity to help steward the legacy of our artists and writers is both humbling and exciting,” Monnaco shares. “I’m grateful to both Hudson and Brad and look forward to keep supporting our creative community as they continue to bring an uplifting message to a worldwide audience.”

Top Row from L to R-,Brad O’Donnell, Co-President; Jeff Gunkel,SVP, Market Development (ReThink); Walter Thomas, VP, Artist Development; Cole Linebarger, Sr. Director, Marketing; Garrett Davis, Sr. Director, A&R Michael Duke, Senior Director, Royalties; Jessica Marion, Senior Director, Marketing; Ryan O’Grady, Senior Director, Administration Publishing; Patrick Ogilvy,  Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs; Steven Cervenka,VP, Commercial and Digital Partnerships;

Elizabeth Brock, Sr. Director, National Promotion; Emily Dashiell (seated), SVP, Marketing and Commercial Partnerships; Hudson Plachy, Co-President;

 Bottom Row from L to R- Carlos Monnaco,  SVP, Finance; Isabel Pesci, Sr. Director, Digital Marketing; Alexandria Dollar, Sr. Director, A&R Aaron Stearns, Sr. Director, Creative

Photo Credit: Austin Lord