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December 17 2012
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Christopher Guerin, Director of Program Development, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1030
 
Sweetwater Hires 16 Employees
 
Fort Wayne, IN, December 17, 2012 - Sweetwater, the third-largest music instrument and pro-audio retailer in the U.S., recently hired 16 new employees, bringing total employment to more than 500.

Marketing Account Director Doug Stitt will lead a team to promote Sweetwater's Retail Store, the Sweetwater Academy of Music, SweetCars, Sweet Aviation, and others. He has worked as a creative director at five different advertising agencies over the past 22 years in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. He holds a BS from Philadelphia Biblical University.

Technical Specialist Nicholas Morrow is from Cleveland, Tennessee, and is completing his degree in music industry recording and electro-acoustics from Middle Tennessee State University. He has been an assistant audio engineer at many of Nashville's top studios and at Abbey Road Studios in England.

Retail Store Sales Engineer Steph McDowell grew up in Indianapolis and moved to Florida to attend Valencia Community College, where she received an associate's degree in music production technology.

Receptionist Kacie Taivalkoski plans to attend Purdue University for nursing.

Receptionist Clara Cooper is attending IPFW and Ivy Tech for a bachelor's degree in environmental studies.

Guitar Technician Jesse Pollack attended the Institute of Audio Research. He has been repairing and building guitars for over 10 years.

Guitar Technician Brian Davidson is from Antwerp, Ohio. He has worked at Cooper Farms Cooked Meats.

Guitar Technician Shaun Bryan is currently enrolled in the music technology program at IPFW.

Verification Specialist Amy Houck has worked the last 16 years with Fort Financial Credit Union.

Cassandra Ecenbarger has joined the Downbeat Diner staff as the Baker. She is currently attending Ivy Tech for hospitality/pastry.

Kitchen staff member Matt Snyder has worked for many local restaurants.

Shipping Specialists recently hired include Alex White, Troy Shifflett, Robert Johnson, Scott Singleton, and Casey Ware.
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Sweetwater began business 34 years ago in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is the country's most respected dealer in high-technology equipment for musicians, recording studios, and broadcasters - from microphones and digital recording systems to electric guitars to electronic keyboards and electronic drums. Sweetwater customers range from beginners to rock stars. The company's equipment can be found in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville recording studios, TV and radio stations all across the country, as well as in tens of thousands of home recording studios nationwide. Sweetwater is built on a commitment to the highest level of customer service in the music technology industry. For further information visit www.sweetwater.com.
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