Category: People
Skip’s Music Promotes Snyder
Skip’s Music has announced the promotion of Mike Snyder to Vice President of Operations. Formerly General Manager, Snyder’s new role as VP of Operations will match his talents with the company’s expanded business priorities and growth plans. “Mike has been instrumental in the day-to-day operations since the day he started with our organization,” said Skip [...]
Chauvet Restructures Sales Team
Chauvet has restructured its U.S.-based sales team, which reflects its strategy of increased market segmentation under the following four brands: CHAUVET DJ, CHAUVET Professional, ILUMINARC and TRUSST. Newly hired to serve as National Sales Manager for CHAUVET Professional and ILUMINARC is DeAnna Padgett. Padgett brings more than 20 years of experience in business management, administrative, [...]
In Memoriam: Frank Luppino, Jr.
Frank Luppino, Jr., a husband, father and grandfather, died on November 10, having last March reached the milestone of 90. He died peacefully, his immediate family by his side, at Glenbrook Hospital. Luppino was a resident of Glenview IL since 1965 and a longtime parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish. He grew up [...]
MDG Names Thompson
Musical Distributors Group (MDG) has named Jack Thompson as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for its core business and affiliated brands. Thompson will be in charge of the day-to-day activities of sales, promotions, marketing and business development. An industry veteran with more than 20 years in the MI channel, he brings a wealth of [...]
In Memoriam: Lillian Siegh
NAMM’s longest living employee, Lillian Siegh, who served as Executive Secretary, has died at the age of 84. She played a vital role in the inner workings of NAMM for more than 35 years, where she began her career as a secretary, before retiring in 1984. One of her most important and enduring contributions to [...]
Skopp’s On The Inside Track
After 20 years overseeing Seymour Duncan’s global OEM sales efforts, Evan Skopp is transitioning from an employee of the Santa Barbara-based pickup giant to an independent sales rep. Skopp headed the company’s sales, marketing and product development efforts, oversaw several brand extensions and, under his watch, OEM sales increased nearly 20-fold. His new company, Inside [...]
US Music Gives Nestler The Nod
US Music Corp has announced that Douglas E. Nestler recently joined the company as Vice President of Sales for Marshall USA. Nestler is an industry veteran whose 32-year career has been spent primarily in musical instrument sales, most recently in senior management roles at Korg USA and Ultimate Support Systems. In commenting on joining US [...]
NAMM Recruits Zach Phillips
NAMM has added Zach Phillips to the association staff as Director of Professional Development. Phillips comes to NAMM from an industry trade magazine. “Zach has earned the respect of the industry,” said Joe Lamond, President and CEO of NAMM. “NAMM University has become a vital part of our members’ success. We look forward to the [...]
PAS Honors Dave Black
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) has awarded Dave Black, percussionist/composer, the 2012 Percussive Arts Society President’s Industry Award for his “visionary leadership and profound impact on the music community at large.” Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of School & Church Publications at Alfred Music Publishing, Black has demonstrated significant achievement in his field and outstanding support [...]
Clark’s Ultimate Support
Preston Clark has joined Ultimate Support as Vice President of Sales. Clark is an industry veteran with key account management and manufacturer representative experience, both regionally and nationally. Most recently, he was Vice President of M.I. Sales, North America, for Behringer. “We’re very excited to have Preston join the management team,” said Mike Belitz, CEO [...]
