People

Welch Named KHS Combo Business Unit Manager

KHS America has announced the appointment of Rob Welch to the position of Combo Business unit manager.

Reverb.com Expands Focus on International Growth

Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick (pictured), Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad.

Korg Names Kwas Technology Product Specialist

Korg USA has added Nick Kwas to their team as Korg’s technology product specialist.

KMC Music Names Shaw Director of Sales

KMC Music recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Terri Shaw to the position of director of sales KMC Division, JAM Industries LTD, with primary responsibility for supporting and expanding sales programs with key national accounts that include Amazon, Guitar Center, and Musician’s Friend, among others, according to KMC Music vice president of Sales James Tsaptsinos, to whom she reports.

YCA Names Mikkelsen Social Media Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Brandon Mikkelsen has been appointed as the company’s new social media manager, effective immediately.

New Staff Hires at Graph Tech

Graph Tech Guitar Labs recently announced the hire of four new team members.

New customer service representative, Justin Stadig  will be helping with any product specific questions and handling daily orders.

Hayes Named Southeast Sales Rep for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets

Peter LaPlaca, president/PJLA Music Sales of Barrington, Illinois recently announced the expanded responsibilities of David Hayes, Southeast USA sales representative for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets.

Zildjian Appoints Filonovich Cymbals Category Manager

The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that Victor Filonovich has been appointed category manager, Cymbals, effective immediately. 

TEAC Names Tassio Director of U.S. Sales

Dean Tassio has joined TEAC as the company's new director of U.S. sales. In his new position, Tassio will be responsible for overseeing sales of the TEAC USA Division of professional audio and audiophile products.

TASCAM Appoints Stopka Director of Business Development

TASCAM has named Joe Stopka to the position of director of business development. In his new position, Stopka will be responsible for pursuing and developing new business opportunities for the Tascam brand in both live and studio music production, as well as recorded sound for film and video.

Genelec Appoints Maclaughlin Education Sales Director

Genelec has appointed Dave Maclaughlin to the position of education sales director. Based in Florida, Maclaughlin will be in charge of educational sales for the entire U.S., as well as a direct sales rep for the state of Florida. Read More...

DPA Names Mørch Product Manager

DPA Microphones has welcomed René Mørch as the company’s new product manager. Mørch previously worked for DPA Microphones from 2006 until 2009 as the Research & Development manager.