NAMM Welcomes Eight New Board Members for 2025 Leadership Term
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has appointed eight new board members who will serve from 2025 through January 2028. These directors will help guide NAMM's vision, mission, and objectives as part of the 24-member board.
NAMM 2025 board members group photo
The newly elected board members are:
- Mayumi Allison, CEO, Hosa Technology, Inc.
- Betty Bennett, CEO and Co-Founder, Apogee Electronics Corp.
- Jenna Day, Owner, Day Violins LLC
- Jeremiah Manriquez, President, CEO and Owner, Pecknel Music Co., Inc.
- Tim Pratt, President and Owner, Dietze Music House
- Thomas Ripsam, President and CEO, C.F. Martin & Co., Inc.
- Tom Tedesco, President and CEO, The Music People
- Hans Thomann, CEO, Thomann Musikhaus
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak expressed gratitude to these industry leaders for volunteering their time and expertise. The outgoing board members, recognized by NAMM Chair Tom Sumner, include Roger Hart, DeDe Heid, Elizabeth Heidt, Adam Levin, Lana Negrete, Paul Tobias, Ray Williams, and Steve Zapf.
As the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, NAMM represents over 10,000 member companies and professionals, overseeing a $19.5 billion industry with a workforce exceeding 475,000 employees. The organization continues to promote music-making benefits while supporting various charitable initiatives, including recent LA wildfire relief efforts.
Related Articles
Antonio Brown Claims He'll Headline Fyre Festival II Despite Venue Uncertainty
