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Darren Shearer

Founder, CEO, & Author Coach

Darren Shearer is the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media, which helps Christ-centered authors and organizations craft, publish, and market messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture. Its imprint, High Bridge Books, has published 230+ books since 2013.

Darren is also the host of the Christian Business Leader Podcast, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God's will for business to cultivate Christ-centered companies. He has authored five books, including The Christ-Centered Company, Marketing Like Jesus, and The Marketplace Christian.

A former Captain in the United States Air Force, Darren earned the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He holds a M.A. in Practical Theology from Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA), a B.A. in English from Charleston Southern University (Charleston, SC), and has one more course to complete his M.B.A. from Pace University (New York, NY).

Darren and his wife, Marie, reside in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina (Waynesville, NC) and have three young boys.

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Dak Frederick

Director of Author Support

Dak Frederick has spent hundreds of hours helping writers reach their goals. His clients describe him as patient, humble, and deeply invested in their success.

Beyond writing, Dak is a singer and musician who enjoys playing the piano and guitar. He’s been joyfully married for almost fourteen years and is a proud father to two girls.

Dak is a Retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant. He holds a Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University, a Bachelor’s in Communication from Ashford University, as well as Digital Marketing Certificates from eCornell University.

He is also the author of 101 Things Every Man Should Know. It's a book that touches on both practical and deep things men need to hear. It feels less like a lecture and more like advice from a mentor or friend who actually cares.
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Justice Eyo

Digital Media Manager

Justice Eyo is a faith-driven operations and digital media manager, author, and educator. He is especially passionate about Christian business education and helping Christians achieve operational excellence at work.

Justice has over 5 years of experience in instructional design, program management, and executive support for high-impact initiatives across the education, consulting, and nonprofit sectors in West Africa. He holds a BA in Christian Studies, a Professional Diploma in Education, and is currently pursuing an MBA.
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Sarah Berry

Editor & Writing Coach

Sarah Berry has four years of experience helping thought leaders share their messages through book publishing, blogging, podcasting, and social media.

Upon joining the High Bridge Books & Media team in 2018, her initial position included posting and distributing content for our blogging, podcasting, and social media clients as well as editing our authors' book manuscripts.

Today, she oversees the entire publishing process from start to finish, guiding authors with patience, experience, and expertise to produce polished books that our authors are proud of.

In 2014, she graduated from Texas Tech University as the Top-Ranked Graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences with a B.A. in English, specializing in Creative Writing.

She and her husband reside in the greater Houston area where they enjoy playing on their church's worship team, leading the young adults' group, and attending plays and musicals.

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Santiago Leon

Web and App Developer

Santiago Leon is an expert in creative innovation, providing website and app development to High Bridge clients. A distinguished graduate of Liberty University and Regent University with a focus on Communications, Santiago's passions for technology and storytelling have seamlessly merged. Beyond his professional prowess, Santiago's devout Christian values guide his journey while his love for sports and culinary exploration adds a flavorful dimension to his life and those he serves.

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Cynthia Tucker

Proofreader

Cynthia Tucker is an editor with a passion for God and His Word. She holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies and has been a Bible teacher for more than 20 years. Cynthia is the founder of Route 66 Ministries and the author of the Word Truth Life Chronological Bible series. She has edited numerous Christian and nonfiction works, including working as an editor on the Max Lucado Study Bible and as a senior editor and writer on two books published by Museum of the Bible. In her spare time, she’s likely indulging in old-school music and sitcoms or watching superhero and time travel movies.
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Holland Webb

Editor & Co-Writer

Holland Webb has worked as a full-time writer and editor for more than five years. During that time, he has written for companies such as MailChimp, Carlson Hotels, Virgin Pulse, Terminus, RedVentures, and Wiley. He also ghostwrote a column for Inc and currently writes a column for Influencive. Holland co-hosts a podcast called The Afterword: A Conversation About the Future of Words. In his spare time, Holland works on new project ideas, exercises, and sleeps -- his all-time favorite hobby. He holds degrees from Lee University and Regent University. Holland has two grown sons and lives in South Carolina.
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Joseph VanBuren

Proofreader

Joseph VanBuren is a born-again editor, author, and music artist with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. He has authored nine books, edited many others, and is the former editor-in-chief of Confluence, Purdue Fort Wayne’s literary magazine. JVB has written and recorded hundreds of songs and instrumentals, opened up for national touring acts, and had his music featured in animated movies and on cable TV. Originally from the Hudson Valley region of New York, he now lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his beloved wife, Renée. JVB believes in a better world through creativity, storytelling, and God’s Word.

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Justin Jeffrey

Audio Engineer

Justin Jeffrey is an Audio Engineer for High Bridge Books and Media. After graduating from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2014, he worked as an Audio Engineer and editor for podcasts and audio books in the Christian genre. He also began working as a live sound technician at a few Colorado Springs churches until landing at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado in 2017. When he has free time, he enjoys skiing, spending time outdoors, and embracing new opportunities to learn new skills.