Derek Hoiem, CEO @derekhoiem
Derek was a software designer for Microsoft for over a decade, bringing many projects to market from start to finish. After Microsoft, Derek was an administrative pastor for a church and, having been a drummer himself, was curious about the music industry and how it related to churches. He began to learn all aspects of the music industry and experiment with digital recording. During that process, he created Rain On Me Productions, the parent company of Save the City Records. From it's inception in a backyard, to now recruiting top acts in Christian music today, Derek brings his various backgrounds to running the operations of the company. In addition to being CEO, he is currently an adjunct professor at the Creatio program at Northwest University.


Keith Stancil, Vice President / Marketing @keithstancil
Keith spent twenty years in sales and marketing roles with Capitol/EMI, Warner/Elektra/Atlantic and Word Entertainment. The most recent years serving as Vice President of General Markets/International/Digital for Word Entertainment. Keith has worked on sales and marketing strategies for Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Tina Turner, R.E.M, Madonna, Metallica, Radiohead, Janet Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bonnie Raitt, Lenny Kravitz, MercyMe, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Jaci Velasquez, Randy Travis, Point of Grace, Israel Houghton, BarlowGirl, Group 1 Crew, Beckah Shae, Byron “Mr Talkbox” Chambers, Tedashii, Pro and the WOW Brand. In addition to the label roles, he owns Artist Garden Entertainment, an artist management and marketing firm.


Brandon Bee, A&R @brandonbeemusic
The name Brandon Bee is synonymous with excellence, originality and innovation on both the artist and production side of the coin. In terms of his own work, the singer/songwriter/worship leader earned endless critical acclaim for 2009’s anthemic long player, This Is The Revolution, followed by a showcasing of his stripped down and introspective side with the following year’s Surrendered EP. As a producer, the Seattle-bred Bee has worked with the diverse likes of Grammy Award nominee/Dove Award winner Stacie Orrico and Juno Award nominee/Island Award winner Matthew James; pop/rock favorites like Amber Pacific, Jaime Jamgochian and Lanae Hale; plus newcomers like Benjiman, 2009 Immerse winner Jake Brothers and indie folk-pop rising star Beth Whitney. Bee most recently produced Circleslide's exciting 2011 CD, Echoes of the Light.“ For more on Brandon read his full biography.


Whitney Tyree, Adminstration



Deanne Tyree, Booking
Deanne has been working with Save the City Records and Rain on Me Productions since 2008, coming from a retail and sales background. She has a passion for people and therefore loves to connect and network with talented individuals across the country. Lovingly known at the label as “Momma D,” she works as the booking and event coordinator for Save the City Records and is also contracted through Dream Music Group. Deanne has a true passion for working in the music industry.


Luke Peterson, CyberMarketing @lukelpeterson
Luke holds a degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from Pacific Lutheran University. Luke has had a passion for looking for what is coming next in the music industry and doing what it takes to stay ahead of the curve. He is also the drummer for Save the City artist Brandon Bee.


Matt Terjeson, Recording Engineer @mattterjeson
Matt has been involved with Save The City Records since it began. He works as a recording engineer with producer Brandon Bee. In addition to recording albums with Brandon, he tours full time in the band as well. Matt graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2009 with a business administration degree with a concentration in marketing. Besides recording, Matt also does marketing, accounting, and tour management.