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People February 18, 2015

Yamaha Appoints Gutwein as Pro Audio & Combo District Manager

Yamaha has announced the appointment of Frank Gutwein as district manager for the company’s Pro Audio & Combo Division. His territory includes Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah and Colorado. He…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 18, 2015
People February 16, 2015

Hoshino Gakki Co. Names Kimihide Hoshino New President

Gakki Co. Ltd., holder of the Ibanez guitar and Tama drum brand names, has announced the appointment of Kimihide “Ken” Hoshino as the company’s new president. He succeeds Toshitsugu “Tom”…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 16, 2015
People February 15, 2015

Bracy Named Conn-Selmer’s Director of Educational Programs

Conn-Selmer has announced that one of the nation’s leaders in music education and highly-regarded music industry professional, Tom Bracy, has joined the company as the newly created director of educational programs…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 15, 2015
People February 13, 2015

Yamaha Appoints Marr Pro Audio & Combo National Account Manager

Yamaha has announced the appointment of Chris Marr as national account manager for the company’s Pro Audio & Combo Division. His main priorities will be managing sales relations with Guitar…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 13, 2015
People February 4, 2015

Levy’s Appoints Burger International Sales Manager

Levy’s Leathers has appointed Ted Burger as Levy’s international sales manager. Burger is a former professional guitarist and graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia with a…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 4, 2015
People January 31, 2015

Veteran Kurzweil Sales & Product Manager Joins AM&S Team

American Music & Sound has retained Jeff Dunmire to be its nation sales manager as a part of AM&S’ recent acquisition of the distribution for Kurzweil Home Pianos. Dunmire, a…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 31, 2015
People January 31, 2015

Statement from New GC Executive VP Regarding Staff Movements

MMR received the following from Guitar Center's recently appointed Executive VP of Marketing, Michael Amkreutz, on January 29th:Dear colleagues, associates and friends in the industry After a comprehensive evaluation of our…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 31, 2015
People January 23, 2015

Brian Ball Appointed President of Ernie Ball, Inc.

Ernie Ball, Inc. has announced Brian Ball as its new president. Company CEO Sterling Ball made the announcement, representing the company’s long-term plans for growth and expansion.Brian’s grandfather Ernie Ball…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 23, 2015
People January 22, 2015

Ashly Audio Appoints Leslie Executive VP

Ashly Audio has announced that industry veteran Scott Leslie will join the company as executive vice president. Ashly and its parent company, JAM Industries, are committed to a new growth…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 22, 2015
People January 22, 2015

Roland Announces Two Major New Appointments

Roland Corporation announced today two senior management appointments effective February 1, 2015. Mr. Jay Wanamaker will assume the role of president and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S., while Mr. Kim…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 22, 2015