"We are delighted to announce these three well-deserved promotions," says Niels J°rgen Øhrgaard, EVP of sales, DPA Microphones. "DPA has enjoyed tremendous growth and success over the past few years and it is no coincidence that Christopher, James and Gabriel have all been a part of it. Their pride and passion in our products are the driving force behind everything DPA does. We look forward to their continued contributions and hard work as DPA continues to build upon its reputation as the industry's best."
As VP of sales and marketing, USA, Spahr's new role will include managing the dealer network in the East and increasing overall sales. Spahr will also be responsible for overseeing sales across the US and coordinating the Eastern, Western and Southern regions in terms of sales growth, promotional activities and dealer outreach. Additional responsibilities include supervising DPA's two new business development managers in the field and a new sales coordinator based out of Longmont, Colorado. Spahr has been with DPA since the middle of 2014.
In his new role, Capparelle will be responsible for overseeing all of DPA's marketing initiatives in the U.S., including print and online advertising, and trade shows and events. He will report to Spahr and together the two will work to enhance DPA's brand awareness via dealer advertising and events.
Antonini has also been promoted to national sales support/business development manager. Antonini will be responsible for technical sales support for DPA microphone technology and its applications for the professional music, broadcast, theatre and audiovisual markets.
A new addition to the team is Eric Stahlhammer, business development/national sales support. "We are happy to welcome Stahlhammer to the team as well," adds Øhrgaard. "DPA prides itself on its staff's dedication to making the company shine, and we have no doubt that Stahlhammer will get the job done."
(Jim Evans)
