News: Appointments

June 03, 2026

The Music People Promotes Waynick to Director of Strategic Accounts

The Music People (TMP) has promoted Austin Waynick from national accounts manager to director of strategic accounts. In his new role, Waynick will expand his…

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…