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NAMM Announces New Board Members At the Annual Meeting of Members of the National Association of Music Merchants ( NAMM ), eight new board members were elected to the organization ’ s Board of Directors . Each board member will serve a three-year term and provide oversight , input , and direction to the organization .
The board welcomes ( pictured left to right ): Ben Ash , Content Marketing Manager , Sam Ash Music Corp .; Lance Day , Territory Sales Manager , D ’ Addario & Company ; Josh Faust , CEO of Faust Harrison Pianos ; Ron Japinga , CEO , Guitar Center ; Francois Kloc , President and CEO of Buffet Crampon ; Kim Koch , Vice President of Saied Music Co .; Stacey Montgomery-Clark , Vice President of Sales and Marketing , SABIAN Ltd .; and Marcus Myers , Principal Owner of Henry W . Phillips Company , Inc .
“ Each of the eight new board members represents an important voice and perspective that will serve to strengthen our industry ’ s future ,” NAMM Board of Directors Chair Joel Menchey shared . “ We are deeply grateful for their willingness to serve and help advance our collective mission of creating a more musical world .”
The meeting also celebrated the service , leadership , and many contributions of the outgoing members of the board including Robert Baker , Schmitt Music Company ; Brian Ball , Ernie Ball , Inc .; Kimberly Deverell , San Diego Music Studio ; Brian Douglas , Cream City Music ; Doug Lady , Hal Leonard , LLC ; Bryan Ottens , Peter E . Schmitt Co .; Tristann Rieck , Brass Bell Music , Inc .; and Gary Winder , DANSR , Inc .
Menchey thanked the eight outgoing members for their service on the board , which included an additional year due to the pandemic . “ On behalf of all NAMM member companies , we offer our gratitude to our eight , outgoing board members for their unwavering service and steadfast commitment to our industry ,” he said .
To view the full NAMM Board of Directors and Executive Committee members , visit NAMM . org / about .
The NAMM Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients Across Four Programs The NAMM Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarship award programs . The awards , made possible by the generosity of NAMM members and donors , provide funds to emerging industry leaders , college students and faculty to participate in The 2023 NAMM Show . At the show , recipients will experience the opportunity to engage in continued advancement and professional development , and students and faculty will be introduced to industry careers and networking opportunities only found at The NAMM Show .
The Bernice Ash Award was established in 2021 to honour the remarkable life and legacy of Bernice Ash . As a music retail visionary , Ash spearheaded the expansion of the Sam Ash family-owned music stores , broadening inventory for the chain across multiple new categories . The award offers a grant for use in continued college-level or trade-related studies , a travel stipend to attend The NAMM Show , and a one-year mentorship through the NAMM Young Professionals group . This year ’ s recipient is Leanne Chu of Gator Cases .
The Women of NAMM Fund seeks to support women with goals to connect , support , and grow as professionals and leaders , and contribute to the development of the music products industry . The award offers a one-time stipend to support attendance and participation at The NAMM Show , along with year-round mentoring opportunities and connections with female industry leaders . This year , six individuals were awarded the WON scholarship . They include Alexandra Amaral ( Earthquaker Devices ); Sondra Blanchard ( HB Woodsongs ); Dee Halacsy ( Music and Arts ); Jennifer Mayes ( Yamaha Corporation of America ); Kendra Peterson ( Ward-Brodt Music ); and Beth Smith ( The Music Shoppe ).
The President ’ s Innovation Award honours college students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music . Winners have proven dedication to pursuing a career in music , including in the areas of music performance , music education , media , sound engineering / audio , event technology , production , administration , management and / or marketing , along with product creation and innovation . This year , the award will recognize and welcome 59 student recipients from 19 states , Canada , and the United Arab Emirates .
The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Program supports college music faculty who exhibit commitment and aptitude for developing curricula related to business leadership and innovation in music , pro-audio , and event technology . This financial award helps faculty offset the cost of travel to The NAMM Show . Fellows are invited to participate in professional development sessions , networking events and receptions , and special events and concerts .
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