News: Appointments
May 22, 2026
Guitar Center Names Reverb Founder David Kalt to Board
Guitar Center has named David Kalt as an independent member of its board of directors. Kalt is the founder of Reverb, the platform that transformed how…
May 14, 2026
Taylor Guitars Names Geoff Smith as CFO
Taylor Guitars has appointed of Geoff Smith as chief financial officer. Smith previously served as the company’s Controller and brings more than two decades…
May 13, 2026
Guitar Center Names Jennifer Hatton as Music & Arts President
Guitar Center has named Jennifer Hatton the new president of Music & Arts, the company's school music division. Hatton brings nearly three decades of…
April 26, 2026
Nick Rail Music Promotes Kirk to General Manager
Nick Rail Music has announced Harrison Kirk has been promoted to general manager of Nick Rail Music. Harrison’s career at the company began in 2014…
April 20, 2026
Martin Announces Board Appointment, Executive Leadership Changes
C.F. Martin & Co. today announced the appointment of Blaine Phillips to its board of directors and the addition of Matthew Kennedy to its Executive…
April 05, 2026
ESP Guitar Company Announces Executive Leadership Changes
ESP Guitars has announced that Matt Masciandaro, the company’s president and CEO of the brand’s U.S. operations for the past 39 years, has decided to…
March 23, 2026
GHS Strings Promotes Deb VanDenBrink to Domestic Sales Manager
GHS Strings has announced the promotion of Deb Van Den Brink to domestic sales manager. In her new role, VanDenBrink will lead domestic sales strategy, working…
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…
