American Musical Supply competitors

Ron Japinga joined Guitar Center as the Executive Vice President of Supply Chain in 2014, and was appointed to Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Prior to working at Guitar Center, Mr. Japinga was VP, DMM at Macy’s from 1984 to 1996. From 1996 through 2001, he was VP GMM at DFS. He held positions at Kohls from 2001 through 2006 including Divisional Manager and VP. From 2006 through 2014, Mr. Japinga, worked at West Marine as EVP, Merchandising/ Planning and Supply Chain.

Kurt Listug is a CEO & Co-Founder at Taylor Guitars and is based in Greater San Diego Area.

Julie L. Wainwright is an e-commerce entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of The RealReal, an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment.

Jay Benson is a Board Member at Ledyard National Bank and Chief Executive Officer at Simon Pearce and is based in Windsor, Vermont. He has worked as Independent Strategy Consultant at Independent Strategy Consultant, Consultant at Picaboo, and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Simon Pearce. Jay studied at DARTMOUTH COLLEGE between 1986 and 1990 and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth between 1994 and 1996.

Strategic senior executive with extensive brand and retail experience, leading well-known consumer facing brands spanning multinational public companies to owner operator and founder led organizations. A clear communicator and focused manager with develops high performing teams. Proven turn-around experience including retail, brick and mortar, manufacturing, e-commerce, omni-channel. Strong-cross functional collaborator with global teams, vendors, customers and investors. More than 25 years of driving results in General Management, Omni Channel, P&L and Non-Profit board work.Known for solving problems, devoted to working with people who are also committed to the customer and authentic brand experiences.