FMIC Promotes Layne Kurr to National Sales Manager

Press release
Source: FMIC

Layne Kurr

"Fender was extremely fortunate to have the depth of talent and the industry experience of a 17-year veteran to draw from during our search to find the right person for this important position,” said Alan Waite, Senior Vice President Domestic Sales for FMIC. “Layne's knowledge, passion and experience will serve him well. His staff and clientele will benefit greatly.”

Kurr had previously served as Midwest Regional Sales Manager for FMIC. He first joined FMIC as a District Sales Manager in 1990, and was later promoted to Regional Sales Manager.

About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers and related equipment. Since 1946, the name Fender® has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll: from Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton to John Mayer and everything in between. Fender’s iconic instruments, such as the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known the world over as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized among today’s hottest guitarists and collectors alike. Corporate headquarters are located in Scottsdale, Ariz., with manufacturing headquarters and the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop in Corona, Calif. FMIC markets using the brand names Fender®, Squier®, EVH®, Guild®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel®, SWR®, Tacoma®, Olympia™, Orpheum® and Brand X®. For more information, contact Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, 8860 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, (480) 596-9690, or visit our Web site at www.fender.com.