Ronald B. Raup joined the company as chief marketing officer in September 2005 and became the president and chief operating officer in October 2006. In November 2007, he was named co-CEO. Mr. Raup was also named a director on the company's Board of Directors in October 2006. He had previously served on the Board of Directors from September 2004 until September 2005. He has been a key influencer, demonstrating his knowledge and depth of experience gained over 30 years of leadership roles within the music products industry. Raup most recently served as Vice President of Brook Mays Music Company. Prior to Brook Mays, Raup was employed by MakeMusic where he served as president and chief operating officer from 1995 until 1999. Before that, he was senior vice president of marketing and sales at Yamaha Corporation of America and served on Yamaha's Board of Directors. Mr. Raup has served on various industry boards including the International Association of Music Merchants. |