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Wilmington, MA – As Fishman continues to experience dynamic growth in its retail and OEM sectors, the company has chosen to reallocate its resources to better service the company’s two major sales divisions.

As part of this higher level of service and support, Rob Ketch has been named Fishman’s Vice President of OEM Sales. 

Throughout his 12 years at Fishman, Rob has served as Account Manager, Sales Manager, Product Specialist, National Sales Manager, Director of OEM, and most recently, Vice President of Sales.  During this time, Rob has grown the company’s

OEM customer base to over 50 musical instrument manufacturers.

Rob’s focus will now be solely on servicing Fishman’s OEM partners, including C.F. Martin, Fender, Gibson and Ramirez.

Scott Lombardo, recently hired as National Sales Manager, has been promoted to Director of Sales – Global Retail and Distribution.

Scott came to Fishman last fall with over 20 years in the music industry.  He has vast experience in all facets of music retail, product representation and sales.  He will continue adding value to the successful relationships he has built over the years while serving major brands such as Mesa/Boogie, Fender, Gibson and Line 6. 

His new responsibilities include overseeing the growth of global retail sales with Fishman’s vast network of international distributors, as well as direct sales and support efforts with the company’s strategic dealer partners across the United States.  

Iain Wilson, Fishman’s International Sales Manager, will be reporting directly to Scott Lombardo. Wilson will continue to work out of Fishman’s European office and remain the sales contact for distributors in South America, Europe and Asia.

Mark Phillips joins Fishman as Field Product Specialist.  Mark has served as a top sales performer for both Fender and Gibson, along with 30 years of MI experience.  

In addition, he is a certified luthier and an accomplished guitarist.  Mark’s reputation for hard work makes him a perfect addition to the Fishman team.

His duties will include product training, business development, merchandising and branding efforts with Fishman’s domestic retailers and international distributors.

About Fishman
About Fishman Widely recognized as the premier designer and manufacturer of acoustic amplification products, Fishman products are found in the hands of most of the world’s top acoustic performers. Founder Larry Fishman’s innovative and unique approach to engineering and building amplification products for almost 30 years has led to the granting of over thirty patents. Today Fishman products are sold both to original equipment manufacturers and to the music-playing public through a worldwide network of musical instrument dealers and international distributors.

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