Kurt Wilbur Joins D’Addario As New Regional Sales Manager [ Summer NAMM 2007 ]

FARMINGDALE, NY, July 25, 2007 — D’Addario & Company, Inc. is proud to welcome Kurt Wilbur to the company as the new Regional Sales Manager. Wilbur will be responsible for the South Central domestic sales territory, and will be based in Texas, reporting directly to Jess Gonzalez.

Before joining D’Addario, Wilbur held a District Sales Manager position at Pearl Corporation, where he handled product demonstration, client education, troubleshooting, and customer service activities. In this position, he fostered better relationships with his customers and enhanced the image of his employers. In addition to Wilbur’s achievements in sales, which have been honored with numerous awards, he is an avid guitarist and singer, having played professionally for many years throughout the Midwest.

Wilbur earned his Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University and completed two years of post-graduate studies in Psychology and Philosophy.

“We are looking forward to adding Kurt’s expertise, customer service skills, and passion for music to our Sales Department,” says D’Addario’s North American Sales Manager, Jess Gonzales. “His incredible reputation and relationships with our dealers in the region will certainly be an asset to our brands” growth.’