Donnie VanDoren is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Casting Director for Mason Entertainment Group, creators of the theatrical show BLAST and the new touring show MIX (Music in Extreme). VanDoren has many years of experience in the drum and bugle corps activity. From 1980 to 1984, he was the Brass Caption Head for the Garfield Cadets, winning two world championships in 1983 and 1984. In 1985, VanDoren served as the Brass Caption Head with the Casper Troopers, placing 9th at DCI Finals.

VanDoren was the Brass Caption Head for the Star of Indiana in 1986, and from 1988 to 1993, winning the world championship in 1991. From 1994 to 1998, Donnie served as Brass Theater's Music Manager, and helped the organization transition into the BLAST production that has been touring the US and abroad since 2001. BLAST is the recipient of both an Emmy and a Tony award.

In 1998 and 1999, VanDoren was the Brass Caption Head for the Cadets of Bergen County, winning the world championship in 1998. Since 2005, he has been an advisor to both the Blue Stars and the Carolina Crown. He's an inductee of the Cadets Hall of Fame, the Star of Indiana Wall of Fame, and the DCI Hall of Fame.

"It is a joy for me to witness the growth and development of the organization, and particularly the staff, some of which have been former students. I am incredibly proud of the staff for their approach to education, their role modeling, and the positive influence they are making on the membership."

Donnie resides in Bloomington, Indiana with his wife, son, and daughter.