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People December 2, 2019

S.E. Shires Company Announces New Partnership with Alessi

The S.E. Shires Company, a division of Eastman Music Company, has announced that they have formed a new partnership with  Joseph Alessi, world-class soloist, pedagogue, and principal trombone of the…

MMR Staff
Dec 2, 2019
People December 2, 2019

Gibson Gives Joins Generation Next Nashville At FlyteVu

Gibson has partnered with Give A Note Foundation to bring the power of music to K-12 public schools in the heart of Music City USA. On Tuesday, December 3 at 6p.m., Gibson Gives will join the Give A Note…

MMR Staff
Dec 2, 2019
People December 2, 2019

jj Babbitt Company Names Rorie New President

Steven L. Rorie has joined the jj Babbitt Company as president, effective December 2, 2019. The announcement came from Rocco (Rocky) Giglio, retiring president and CEO. “Steve has extensive knowledge…

MMR Staff
Dec 2, 2019
People November 19, 2019

DANSR Names Swartz VP and Controller

DANSR, inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Seth Swartz to Vice President and Controller. Seth will manage the accounting department, human resource oversight, and information technology.  He attended…

MMR Staff
Nov 19, 2019
People November 12, 2019

Brian Ball Appointed CEO of Ernie Ball, Inc.

Ernie Ball Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Ball as its new CEO. In his previous role as President, Brian was instrumental in leading a significant growth…

MMR Staff
Nov 12, 2019
People November 11, 2019

Schottert Joins Chauvet Team

Keeping pace with the ever-increasing demand for its products in Benelux, Chauvet has named highly-regarded lighting specialist Gerrit Schottert as its Senior Business Development Manager for the Netherlands.  Operating out…

MMR Staff
Nov 11, 2019
People November 6, 2019

Shen Named as President of Remo, Inc.

Remo, Inc. has announced that Brock Kaericher is stepping down as its president and Robert Shen will become president of Remo, Inc, in addition to his role as president of…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2019
People October 28, 2019

GC Appoints Balwada as Sr. VP, CTO

Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of Ravi Balwada to the position Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. In his new position, Balwada will be responsible for technology resources across…

MMR Staff
Oct 28, 2019