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People May 21, 2019

Yamaha Sales Dept. Names Speers as District Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dean Speers has joined the company as District Manager in the company’s Sales Group. He reports to Dan Rodowicz, senior director, Institutional…

MMR Staff
May 21, 2019
People May 17, 2019

YCA Names Macias as Brand Director

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Greg Macias has joined the company as brand director. He reports directly to Matt Searfus, corporate vice president of integrated marketing. “Greg…

MMR Staff
May 17, 2019
People May 17, 2019

PMC Appoints Paisley to Executive Committee

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announced the appointment of Jennifer Paisley to its Executive Committee. She joins the all-volunteer Committee consisting of David Jewell (Yamaha Corporation), Stacey Montgomery-Clark…

MMR Staff
May 17, 2019
People May 16, 2019

Propellerhead Software Names Agevik as CEO

Propellerhead Software’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Niklas Agevik as CEO. As part of a planned succession, Agevik will take over from current CEO and founder, Ernst…

MMR Staff
May 16, 2019
People May 13, 2019

Grover Pro Joins RBI Music Family

Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC has announced the acquisition of the assets of Grover Pro Percussion, Inc. Since 1979 Grover Pro has produced and sold the finest orchestral percussion instruments in…

MMR Staff
May 13, 2019
People May 6, 2019

Taylor Names Yamek Key Accounts Manager

Taylor® Guitars has announced the hiring of longtime music industry veteran Craig Yamek as a key accounts manager within its North American sales organization. Yamek joins Taylor following a record year…

MMR Staff
May 6, 2019
People April 24, 2019

Buffet Crampon USA Introduces New Division Managers

[caption id="attachment_66234" align="alignleft" width="460"] David Nichols[/caption] [caption id="attachment_66232" align="alignleft" width="460"] Benjamin Myers[/caption] [caption id="attachment_66233" align="alignleft" width="460"] Jordan Olinski[/caption] Buffet Crampon USA is pleased to announce three new appointments in the North American Sales…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2019
People April 22, 2019

Lauren Byrge Joins Timeless Sales Team

Timeless Communications announces that Lauren Byrge has joined the sales team. “Timeless continues to grow, and serving our clients exceptionally well means we need to grow our team from time…

MMR Staff
Apr 22, 2019
People April 11, 2019

KHS Names Harvill Marching Arts Artist Relations Manager

 KHS America, Inc., distributor of Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic instruments, is proud to announce the addition of John Harvill as the company's new Marching Arts Artist Relations Manager. In this…

MMR Staff
Apr 11, 2019
People April 11, 2019

Maple Leaf Strings Names Kessler Marketing Director

Maple Leaf Strings is proud to announce Erin Kessler as their Marketing Director. Erin grew up in her family’s business, Colonial Music, and continues the family legacy by serving in…

MMR Staff
Apr 11, 2019
People April 8, 2019

Guitar Center Appoints Gottlieb as President of Music & Arts

Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Jeff Gottlieb as president of its Music & Arts brand, specializing in band and orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving parents, teachers,…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2019