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.
Tassio brings to TEAC over 35 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry, most notably at Vice President of Sales with Polk Audio, and as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Martin Logan. His lengthy expertise in Professional Audio and MI retail also includes executive positions with Triangle Loudspeakers and BAC Custom Musical Instruments in Overland Park, Kansas. Prior to working with BAC, he founded and ran the successful DD&L Vintage Guitars in Kansas City.
“Dean’s wide and diverse expertise in the music and professional audio industries makes him an ideal fit for this position,” observed Jim Mack, executive vice president of TASCAM and TEAC Consumer Audio. “He brings a keen understanding of analog and digital technologies, as well as a deep insight into the perspectives and priorities of our key user base. We’re excited to welcome him to the TEAC team.”
“As early as I can remember, the TEAC name has always been among the most renowned and respected in our industry,” added Tassio. “I’m very excited to be joining with such a great organization, with so many wonderfully talented people, and I’m really looking forward to being a part of the company’s next chapter.”
Tassio will be based out of his office in Kansas City, Missouri. He can be reached at (410) 299-3851, or by email at [email protected].
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