News: Appointments
March 06, 2026
Museum of Making Music Director Carolyn Grant to Step Down
NAMM has announced that Carolyn Grant, the longtime leader of its Carlsbad, California-based Museum of Making Music (MoMM) and member of NAMM’s management…
March 05, 2026
Yamaha Corp. of America Appoints Seiichi Yamaguchi as New President, Tom Sumner to Retire
Seiichi Yamaguchi has been named president of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), effective April 1. Current President Tom Sumner will retire later in 2026.…
March 02, 2026
NAMM Promotes Erin Block to Director of Data, Analytics
NAMM has promoted longtime employee Erin Block to the position of director of data and analytics. Block brings more than 20 years of experience in…
March 02, 2026
Samson Appoints Ty Vaughn as Head of Product Development
Samson Distribution has appointed Ty Vaughn as head of product development. In this role, Vaughn will lead the company’s product development strategy,…
March 02, 2026
KHS America Promotes Aldrich, Rehnborg
KHS America has announced the promotion of Ryan Rehnborg to creative and marketing communications manager and Bailey Aldrich to senior marketing and event…
February 10, 2026
JAM Industries USA Appoints David Ungar Head of Artist Relations
JAM Industries USA has appointed David Ungar as its head of artist and entertainment relations. Known throughout the music industry as “Bagel,” Ungar brings…
January 26, 2026
NAMM Announces 8 New Board Members
NAMM announced during its annual meeting of members at The 2026 NAMM Show that eight newly elected board members will be joining its board of directors. The new…
January 13, 2026
Buffet Crampon USA Names Market Specialist Team
Buffet Crampon USA has introduced a team of woodwind market specialists who will take the lead in 2026 to reinforce the company’s focus and support for its…
