most important of which is helping cre- ate more music makers,” White said, who welcomed new vice chair Castronovo, who previously served as the NAMM’s treasurer. Castronovo is president and CEO of Korg USA, headquartered in Melville, New York. Grisaffi was also welcomed into a new executive committee role as she transi- tions from secretary to treasurer. Grisaffi is the president of Ted Brown Music Co. in Tacoma, Washington. The company has six locations, with its flagship store and corporate headquarters located in Tacoma. The newest member of the executive committee is secretary Jake Connolly. Con- nolly is the CEO and owner of Connolly Music Company in East Northport, New York. “I am truly honored and excited by the opportunity to serve our industry in this capacity,” Connolly said. Finally, outgoing chair, Yamaha’s Tom Sumner, was honored during the board meeting and applauded for his service on the executive committee over the past eight years. {namm.org}
NAMM Announces Newly Elected ExCom Officers T he NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the ex- From left: Newly appointed chair Chris White, newly appointed vice chair Joe Castronovo, newly appointed treasurer Whitney Brown Grisaffi, newly appointed secretary Jake Connolly and NAMM CEO John Mlynczak.
forward into new areas of opportunity for our diverse global membership,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO, who also serves on the executive committee. This vote and transition sees White, who previously held NAMM’s vice chair position, move into his new role as chair of NAMM’s board of directors. White is president and CEO of White House of Music in Wisconsin. “I am truly honored to continue my ser- vice to the music industry in my new role as NAMM chair, further helping NAMM and its members reach their goals, the
ecutive committee, effective immediately. The ExCom will serve through April 2026, representing NAMM’s global membership and the music industry at large in fulfilling NAMM’s vision and mission. The 2025 executive committee includes: chair Chris White, vice chair Joseph Cas- tronovo, treasurer Whitney Brown Grisaffi and secretary Jake Connolly. “NAMM is appreciative to have talented industry leaders reside on the executive committee, who will lead our organization
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