Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
[caption id="attachment_84772" align="alignleft" width="460"] Whitney Brown Grisaffi, Chris Whie, John Mlynczak, Barbara Wright, and Tom Sumner[/caption] The NAMM board of directors has elected a new executive committee to continue the…
[caption id="attachment_84760" align="alignleft" width="460"] SAMSUNG CSC[/caption] RBI Music, a leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments and accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Cywinski as Director -…
Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce that Tomoo Kato has assumed the role of Chairman and CEO, effective immediately. A veteran with over 32 years of industry experience, Mr.…
[caption id="attachment_84722" align="alignleft" width="318"] Fred Croshal[/caption] The Guitar Center Music Foundation(GCMF), a nonprofit organization that advances the healing, transformative power of music by granting instruments to music education and music…
[caption id="attachment_84706" align="alignleft" width="318"] Matt Markgraf, Audio-Technica U.S. Strategic Partnership/Alliance Manager[/caption] Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for 60 years, recently announced the appointment of Matt Markgraf to the…
[caption id="attachment_84661" align="alignleft" width="460"] Beth Rasnick[/caption] Gibson is proud to announce the promotion of Beth Rasnick to the role of Chief of Staff to the CEO, Gibson Brands, reporting to Cesar…
[caption id="attachment_84611" align="alignleft" width="436"] Paul Lamerre, South-East Regional Sales Manager, Martin Audio U.S.[/caption] Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales…
In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…
Continuing to strengthen its market position in Central and South America, Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Avcom Colombia as its new distributor for that territory. Negotiations with CEO,…
Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Hoshino”) is delighted to announce the hire of Paul Holdgate to the newly-created role of Vice President of Sales. Hoshino is a wholly owned subsidiary of the…
[caption id="attachment_84482" align="alignleft" width="318"] Herb Trawick(photo by Brian A. Petersen)[/caption] The Guitar Center Music Foundation(GCMF), a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, announces…
NAMM President & CEO John Mlynczak In the June 20223 issue, MMR profiles longtime music eduation advocate and MI industry vet John Mlynczak as he begins his new role as incoming NAMM president…
