Sweetwater Welcomes 28 New Sales Engineers

Sweetwater is pleased to announce the hiring of 28 new sales engineers.

Caleb Priest joins us from Orlando, Florida. He attended Full Sail University and was valedictorian, earning a degree in recording arts. After graduation, he worked freelance as a mixing engineer for artists like The Weeknd and Nicki Minaj.

Justin Volpe joins us from Los Angeles, California, where he has spent over two decades working as an assistant engineer for Sony Music.

Josh Kitchen has relocated from Holly, Michigan. He holds a certificate from The Recording Workshop and worked for Adco Circuits. He also volunteered as a media team member for Tyrone Covenant PCA.

Mick Bhatti recently relocated from Miamisburg, Ohio, where he worked as a senior sales consultant and finance manager for Lexus. He holds degrees in exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and exercise science.

Landon Powell joins us from Caldwell, Ohio, where he worked as an assistant financial manager for Now Remodeling. He holds a degree in music production from Full Sail University.

Josh Hart recently relocated from Roanoke, Virginia, where he worked as a server and bartender for old Lyme Inn. He holds a master's degree in music performance from Bowling Green State University.

Duffy Weber is an Indiana native and hold degrees in automotive technology and music. He has spent the last several years working as an automotive technician for Don Ayres Honda.

Jonathan Ensz is from Bremen, Indiana. He recently worked for both Gulfstream RV and CrossRoads RV and served in the U.S. Army.

Luke Kidd is from northern Indiana and has recently worked as a line cook for Hy-vee Market Grille. Prior to that he was the assistant manager for the Blue Gate Garden Inn.

Andrew Yeoman is from Lafayette, Indiana and recently graduated from Ball State University with a degree in audio engineering.

Christian Camargo joins us from Irvine, California, where he worked as an audio tech volunteer for Voyages Bible Church. He holds a degree in communication from Vanguard University.

Brittney Hosler is from Mishawaka, Indiana and is a graduate from Ball State with a degree in music media production. She was recently working as a worship leader and director of music for Campus Crusade and as a cashier for Panera Bread.

Audrey Scantlin is a Fort Wayne native who holds a degree in popular music from Purdue Fort Wayne.

Logan Casper joins us from Orem, Utah. He holds a degree in digital audio from Utah Valley University and recently worked for Boardwalk Sound as the lead front of house engineer.

Felipe Bonacic is originally from Venezuela, but relocated to Fort Wayne from Nashville, Tennessee. He has spent the last decade working as a freelance engineer and producer.

William Mitchell is a Minneapolis native and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree in communication sciences. He has worked the last decade as a touring and studio drummer.

Markus Albino joins us from Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a degree in audio engineering from SAE Institute and has spent the last several years working as an audio engineer for Soufpro Music Group.

Scott Thibodaux is a Phoenix native but relocated here from Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Maine and spent the last 12 years as the vice president for Atriad Partners.

Antonio Lopez joins us from Amenia, New York. He holds a degree in audio recording and production from the Institute of Audio Research. He spent the last 7 years working as an audio engineer for All Eyes on Media, Inc.

Cory Todd is from Toledo, Ohio and has spent the last 7 years running his own recording studio called Insession Productions.

JA Johnson is a graduate of SAE Institute of Technology with a degree in audio technology. He spent the last several years working as an audio engineer for studios such as Quad Studios in New York City.

Paul Koehn is from San Antonio, Texas. He earned a degree in Biblical studies from Colorado Christian University. He has worked the last several years for Summit Christian Center as a contract musician and generational worship lead.

Dillon Robbins is from Celina, Ohio and is a graduate of Ohio Northern University with a degree in music composition and theory. He has spent the last several years as a pianist and accompanist.

Pepe Rivero is originally from Venezuela and relocated to Fort Wayne from Westin, Florida. He spent several years working music and audio for the advertising industry, producing music for many popular brands like McDonald's, HBO, and Motorola.

Carson Peach is originally from Evansville, Indiana. He recently graduated from Ball State University and while attending college he worked as a producer and engineer for 5 Star Studio.

Andrew Wilson is from Naperville, Illinois and a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a degree in audio production and music. Andrew spent the last 7 years teaching music lessons and special education.

Ben Eyink joins us from Allston, Massachusetts, where he recently graduated from Berklee College of Music. While in school he worked as a shift lead and inventory coordinator for Mikes Bike Park and was president of Gem City Bicycle Club.

Nico McKenzie joins us from Bloomington, Indiana, where he recently completed his doctorate in linguistics. He is the owner of Handmade Audio and also worked as an adjunct instructor for Carthage College.

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