Mark Cabaniss has been named senior vice president of Word Music, reporting directly to Word Entertainment President and CEO Mark Bright.

Bright said Cabaniss "brings with him a proven track record and renowned work within the industry, and will be an incredible asset to our team."

A 20-year veteran of the print music industry, Cabaniss began his career at Brentwood Music in 1989, launching and leading the Hal Leonard church music division during a 10-year tenure. As an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers composer/arranger, Cabaniss has more than 100 choral and instrumental songs and musicals published for adults and children.