Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
[caption id="attachment_67562" align="alignleft" width="460"] John Stippell, Product Manager for Guitar Brands at KORG USA, Brian Piccolo, Director of Guitar Brands at KORG USA, Tommi Otsavaara, Chief Technology Officer for Darkglass,…
Barry Mitchell brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the MI to his new position as D&A Guitar Gear's chief executive officer. He is a skilled leader and…
The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the 2019 Minerva Award to ZOOM North America CEO Scott Goodman (’79) during the College’s Reunion Weekend, July 12 to 14. The Minerva…
[caption id="attachment_67436" align="alignleft" width="460"] Joel Menchey, Tom Sumner, Chris Martin, Chris White, and Joe Lamond[/caption] At Summer NAMM, the NAMM Board of Directors continued the organization’s legacy of service to…
[caption id="attachment_67336" align="alignleft" width="460"] Phil Cajka (Audio-Technica U.S. President, Chief Executive Officer), Glen Cordial (Online CRM), Greg Shade (Audio-Technica U.S. Midwest Territory Manager, Professional Markets), and Reid Peterson (Audio-Technica…
Fishman has announced that Rob Ketch has been named senior vice president of Sales. Formerly he was vice president of OEM Sales since 2007. Ketch was hired by Fishman in…
The ADJ Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Wester as its new Trade Show Manager. Based out of the group’s Los Angeles headquarters, she will…
[caption id="attachment_66989" align="alignleft" width="460"] Keith Mardak and Larry Morton[/caption] Hal Leonard has announced that Keith Mardak is stepping down as its CEO and Larry Morton will become president and CEO.…
[caption id="attachment_66911" align="alignleft" width="448"] Steve Greenall and Chris Fower with HRH Prince Charles[/caption] It’s awarded to only a handful of companies each year, but the creators of pBone - the…
Bourgeois Guitars has announced the promotion of Christopher Fleming to the position of president and C.O.O. Fleming joined Bourgeois Guitars after serving over 20 years as a Captain in both the…
Jeff Queen has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as District Manager on the company’s School Service Sales team. He reports to David Suter, regional sales manager, School Service Sales. In…
Douglas Penstone-Smith has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as vice president of retail and e-commerce. He reports directly to Matt Searfus, corporate vice president of integrated marketing. In the newly-created…
