Timothy McNair Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for the String and Accessory Division of C.F. Martin & Company

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Source: The Lippin Group

Timothy McNair has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the String and Accessory Division of C.F. Martin & Co., Inc., it was announced today by Chairman and CEO Christian F. Martin, IV. In his new position, McNair will be responsible for marketing and selling strategies of the company's String and Accessory business units that include Martin Strings, Darco Strings and Martin Guitar accessories. McNair will report to Steve Carletti, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

McNair joined C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. in 2001 as Controller, where he worked with senior management to analyze and execute financial, strategic, operational and marketing decisions. McNair led the financial and cost accounting functions and coordinated the capital and operational budget planning and reporting processes.

"I am looking forward to leading the marketing and sales efforts for the string and accessory brands at C.F. Martin & Co., Inc.," stated McNair. "After several years of indirect support and business analysis, I am excited to change roles and meet directly with our consumers, dealers, and suppliers to strengthen and grow our string and accessory brands."

Prior to joining C.F. Martin & Co., McNair spent several years with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in the Chemicals Division as a Market Manager and Business analyst. McNair also spent time with Price Waterhouse as a senior accountant and staff accountant in the Audit Services Group. His public accounting experience included significant emphasis on consumer product manufacturing and telecommunication services.

McNair is a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a Certified Management Accountant, a Certified Financial Manager and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants. McNair holds a B.A. in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College and an M.B.A in Finance from Lehigh University.

About Martin Guitar:

Founded in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin, C.F. Martin & Co. has been continuously family owned and operated for six generations. The oldest surviving acoustic instrument producer in the world, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, many still using the design and techniques introduced by the company founder in the 1830s. The privately held manufacturer is acknowledged as the creator of some of the world's finest musical instruments. Martin innovations include the now-standard x-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "dreadnought" size. Current Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin, IV, took the helm of the company in 1986.