Robert Beeson is a music executive. He founded Essential Records in 1992, home to artists Jars of Clay and Third Day,[1] along with Caedmon’s Call, Bebo Norman and FFH. He also created the City On a Hill series. He became Senior VP A&R for Provident Music Group after they bought Essential,[1] working with Casting Crowns, and Michael W. Smith.
He left Provident Music Group in 2006 and formed iShine, a faith-based music/multimedia company geared specifically towards the tween marketplace.[1]
He lives in Franklin, TN with his 3 daughters.[1]