July 07, 2026 I Appointments
KHS America Appoints New Brass Instrument Brand Manager
Tom Mensch
KHS America has appointed Tom Mensch as its new brass instrument brand manager. A seasoned trombonist, conductor and music educator with more than 30 years of experience, Mensch brings a combination of performance expertise, product knowledge and educational leadership to KHS America.
Mensch joins KHS America from Whitehouse Independent School District in Texas, where he served as director of bands and fine arts/communications learning leader from 2017–2025. He also currently serves as artistic director of the East Texas Youth Orchestra and adjunct trombone professor at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Mensch has performed as principal trombonist with the Longview Symphony Orchestra and has taken the stage in more than a dozen countries, including Japan, Russia, Finland, Guatemala and Scotland. He’s a founding member of the Rose City Brass Quintet and performs regularly across jazz, chamber, and sacred music settings.
Mensch has served as an XO Brass Artist, contributing directly to the development of professional trombone products within the XO line.
“Tom brings an outstanding blend of performance experience, educational leadership, and strong relationships within the music community,” said Kevin Philbin, KHS America’s sales and marketing manager. “His passion for music education and decades of industry experience make him a tremendous addition to our team. We’re excited to welcome Tom to KHS America and look forward to growing our brands with his expertise and insight.”
