Korg USA, Inc. has announced the promotion of territory sales manager Mike Zegelbach to regional sales manager and inside sales rep Taylor McLam to business development specialist.
In his new roles, Zegelbach will be expanding his current role into the Pacific Northwest sales territory. McLam’s new position will specialize in the development of Korg USA’s select distribution brands, including Crush Drums, Tanglewood Guitars, Spector Basses and RightOn! guitar straps.
“Both Mike and Taylor have contributed immensely to the success our sales department has seen in recent years,” says Matt Phillips, director of Sales. “Mike is a highly talented and dynamic sales professional who has held various positions during his time here and Taylor has helped launch some exciting new brands to our growing roster. We’re excited to see what’s to come from these new positions,” Phillips concludes.
Both musicians, Zegelbach has worked in the music industry for the past fifteen years at various retailers while McLam was a member of the band Orange 9mm and co-wrote the bonus track “Jungle in the Circus” for the 2008 Gavin Rossdale album Wanderlust.
Additionally, Korg USA, Inc. has hired Shaun Allen as their new warehouse associate responsible for taking the lead on receiving products into their dynamic inventory system, as well as assist the Distribution Operations Manager with day-to-day duties.
Prior to joining the Korg USA, Inc. team, Allen worked for local Long Island news source Newsday for the past eleven years. He started originally as a full-time Collator before working his way up to assistant supervisor of logistics and receiving. These roles led Allen to master the functions of packaging, receiving and shipping, making him an ideal candidate for his current position at Korg USA, Inc.
“Between Shaun’s extensive experience working warehouse operations, to his positive attitude and heartwarming demeanor, I think I can speak on behalf of everyone at Korg USA, Inc. when I say we’re ecstatic to welcome him to the team,” says vice president of operations, Bill McGloine.
