MARTIN GUITAR NAMES GERVAIS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER C .F. Martin & Co. has appointed Scott Gervais as chief operating officer
(COO). Gervais brings more than two decades of executive leadership in opera- tions, manufacturing, sourcing and supply chain management. He has held senior roles at Polaris Marine and Conn Selmer, where he successfully led and scaled up
Scott Gervais
global operations, manufacturing and supply chain functions. Throughout his career, Gervais has driven measurable results in safety, quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction. “It is truly an honor to join C. F. Martin & Co., a company I have admired and idolized since I first picked up a guitar,” Gervais said. “Martin has always represented the pinnacle of acoustic craftsmanship to me, and to now contribute to its legacy is both humbling and inspiring. This role aligns my professional journey in operations leadership with my personal love of music, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Martin family.” “I’m glad Scott is joining my family business,” said Chris Martin IV, chairman of the board. “Scott’s experience and en- thusiasm will be an asset to our manufacturing and purchasing teams.” {martinguitar.com} DBTECHNOLOGIES TAPS THOMPSON AS WESTERN SALES MANAGER D BTechnologies USA has named Scott Thompson its new western U.S. re-
Bob Moog Foundation Names New Additions to Board T he Bob Moog Foundation has added five new members to its Board of Directors: Scott Callan, Kim-Ha Ho, Sandy Jordan, David Sayed and Lindsey Wahowiak. The five new members join six veteran board members, led by board president David Mash. The board of directors of the Bob Moog Foundation is respon- sible for governance and financial oversight of the organization. The new members come from diverse professional backgrounds, including non-profit, tech project management and finance. “We are delighted to expand our Board of Directors with this diverse group of new members,” Mash said. “As the foundation embarks on a comprehensive set of new strategic objectives, we require a broad spectrum of talents and expertise to facilitate our progress. This new cohort of Directors has been recruited to as- sist us in propelling the organization forward during a period of both intrigue and challenge for small non-profit organizations.” {moogfoundation.org/about/board-of-directors} Godin Guitars Appoints MISC as Southeastern U.S. Sales Reps G odin Guitars has appointed John Kelley and Tom Spauld- ing of Musical Instrument Supply Consultants (MISC) as the new sales representatives for Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia. “Godin products have been setting the standard for quality
gional sales manager, bringing more than two decades of experience in the pro-audio and music industry to the role. Thompson most recently served as vice president of sales at The Music Link, where he managed more than $20 mil-
Scott Thompson
lion in worldwide sales across multiple channels, supported a global distributor network, and oversaw the successful launch of a European 3PL warehouse that expanded the company’s international footprint. He also held leadership roles at Cordoba Music Group, driving both domestic and international sales efforts for the Cordoba and Guild brands during a pivotal period of growth. “I’m truly excited to join the dBTechnologies USA team,” Thompson said. “Having been part of the West Coast music and pro-audio community for decades, I know the people, the challenges, and the opportunities here. This role allows me to build new relationships while strengthening existing ones.” {dbtechnologies.com}
and value my entire career,“ Kelley said. “We are thrilled to add them to our portfolio and look forward to working with their existing custom- ers and expanding the dealer base in our territory.”
“We’re excited to welcome John and Tom to the Godin team,” said Mario Biferali, vice president of sales at Godin Guitars. “Their deep understanding of the market and strong dealer connections make them a valuable asset as we continue to grow our presence in the Southeast.” {godinguitars.com}
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