Schoenstein & Co., Benicia, California, has announced its new leadership plan as the firm celebrates its 146th anniversary. Jack Bethards assumes the role of chairman and tonal advisor. Vice president Louis Patterson becomes president, managing all aspects of the company. And Bryan Dunnewald becomes tonal director, working with Bethards to continue and execute the company’s musical vision.
Erik Asprey becomes director of planning and engineering, seeing all projects through from design to completion. Head voicer Timothy Fink takes on the additional role of technical director, working with Asprey on the layout and mechanics of each instrument. Chris Hansford is named director of operations, responsible for smooth and efficient workflow inside and outside the factory.
This is the first step in the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust to ensure the long-term continuity of one of the world’s longest-established organbuilding firms.
For information: schoenstein.com.
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