December 1, 2005
PRESS RELEASE: for immediate release
Newell Hardy, music industry veteran with over 30 years experience at both the wholesale and retail level, has joined the Wyman Piano Company as a Regional Sales Manager. Newell has held several key sales management positions at Yamaha, Roland, Technics and most recently Samick earning many awards for helping dealers to develop marketing plans, promotions and increasing sales. Not only is Newell an accomplished musician, he has also studied business at the University of Texas.
"Newell's experience, passion for the piano business, and extensive dealer contacts will be a tremendous help in the continued development of Wyman distribution in the mid-southern states", stated George Benson, national sales manger for Wyman Piano. Newell will be serving dealers in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
"Newell is a true professional whose skills and determination are a welcome addition to our growing sales team," said Tim Laskey, president of Wyman Piano Company. Other recent additions to the Wyman sales team include Lowell Simpson in the upper mid-west and Frank Huffman in the northeast.

Contact information:
George A. Benson - National Sales Manager
Office/Cell: 941.661.0200
E-mail: george.benson@wymanpiano.com
Fax: 206.202.0382
Website: www.wymanpiano.com