Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
Mike Greene, the longtime owner of San Diego’s Greene Music, is effectively retiring in January, having sold the music store that bears his family name—to Music Exchange, a highly-successful, multi-location retailer…
Guitar Center has appointed Michael Amkreutz to the position of executive vice president, Marketing, Merchandising and E-Commerce, for the Guitar Center brand. Amkreutz’s appointment is the result of an extensive,…
Guitar Center announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Darrell Webb to be the company’s new President and chief executive officer, effective today, November 17. Webb, a proven executive…
Featuring performances by over a dozen groups, including Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, The O’Jays, the 12th annual Riverfront Ramble in suburban Chester, PA also offered visitors something new…
St. Louis Music has promoted Craig Denny to the newly created position of vice president – Band & Orchestra. In this new role, Denny will be focusing band and orchestra…
Peavey Electronics® was recently named a “Mississippi Corporate Role Model” by HR Professionals Magazine for its health program. Implemented in 2013, Peavey Wellness is an innovative employee wellness program led by…
Music Group has appointed Karan Kathuria to the post of Senior Manager, Professional Division for Asia Pacific, which includes the key business segments of China and India. Karan will report…
Pro Audio Distribution, the US distributor of Sontronic microphones and Augspurger monitors, has appointed Glen Heffner director of Sales and Marketing. He will be responsible for the development and growth…
Mapex & Majestic Concert percussion recently welcomed Pete Korpela to their roster of Artists. Korpela is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated percussionist. Since moving to Los Angeles in 1997, he has…
KMC Music has appointed Darren Wallace as brand manager for Ovation Guitars. As a master luthier, Wallace has been an integral part of Ovation’s product design and development throughout his…
Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jim Bailey to a newly created product marketing position. Bailey comes to Renkus-Heinz after serving as general manager of Aphex, a manufacturer of…
Guild Guitars has named GitaarBizz as the new Guild distributor for Germany, Austria, and the Benelux. Industry vet Ruud Elbers founded GitaarBizz in 2013, after an 18 year stint as…
