Former Rice Music House Owners Recognized by USC D uring a recent reception at the University of South Carolina, JP and Mary Parekh, former owners of Rice Music House in Columbia, South Carolina, were recognized for their retirement from their decades-long careers in the piano industry. They were thanked for their involvement in
C.F. MARTIN & CO. NAMES NEW IT DIRECTOR C . F. Martin & Co. has announced that Eric Williams has joined the
company as its new senior director of IT. Williams brings a wealth of experience and creativity to Martin Guitar, having spent more than 25 years in the information technology sector, including the last 12 years as senior director of enterprise ap- plications and analytics for Quaker Chemical in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
University’s School of Music as proprietors of Rice Music House, main sponsors of the Southeastern Piano Festival and as members of the Friends of Music Board. “JP and Mary are among the best and most devoted friends that the USC School of Music has ever had,” said Tayloe Harding, dean of School of Music at the University of South Carolina. “Their dedication to both great musical performance and the power of music-making for all are passions that align so beautifully with the mission and vision of the USC School of Music. From their support of the elegance and excellence of the Southeastern Piano Festival to contributing to the daily needs of a dynamic School of Music where new and not-so-new pianos require moving, repairing, and replacement constantly, JP and Mary, and their Rice Music House team have been there with us every step of the way.” {ricemusichouse.com} Rice Music House’s JP and Mary Parekh.
Eric Williams
“We are thrilled to have Eric join our leadership team at C. F. Martin,” said Nathan Eckhart, Martin CFO. “Eric’s background in information technology and data analytics align perfectly with our strategic direction.” Williams’ career includes consulting in the enterprise per- formance management space, where he’s developed a proven track record of implementing finance, HR and commercial- driven decision support for numerous Fortune 500 clients. His industry experience spans commercial banking and insurance, consumer products, telecommunications, manufacturing, en- tertainment, and commercial real estate. {martinguitar.com} RADIAL ENGINEERING ENHANCES SALES TEAM R adial Engineering has expanded its
North American and international sales team by appointing industry veterans Phil Coelho as international sales man-
Cary Sharp
Phil Coelho
ager and Cary Sharp as North American eastern sales manager. Together, they bring more than five decades of combined ex- perience in MI and pro-audio sales to Radial. Coelho has been with Radial for 17 years and previously held the role of North American eastern sales manager. In his new role, Coelho will direct all Radial sales activity in Europe, Asia and all other parts of the world where Radial products are sold. Sharp brings 25-plus years of sales experi- ence in the MI and pro-audio sectors with both Peavey and Fender and will direct all sales activities in Radial’s eastern region including the U.S. and Canada. “Both [of these] roles are critical to Radial’s success, requir- ing individuals with not only significant industry experience, but a proven track record of passion for and dedication to this industry,” said Roc Bubel, Radial Engineering’s sales and marketing director. {radialeng.com}
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