Mackie Positions for Expansion, Appoints New COO

Woodinville, WA. Mackie Designs Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Ripp as Chief Operating Officer.

Ripp has over 22 years of experience in manufacturing and consumer electronics-related businesses, most recently as President and CEO of Major Paint Co., a subsidiary of Corimon Inc. Prior to his position at Corimon, Ripp was with Sunbeam Corp. as V-P of Operations and Logistics, and before that he was Director of Operations with Black and Decker.

His challenge at Mackie is to steer the operations of the fast-growing audio manufacturer as it expands its product line, and enters new global markets. International growth is one of Mackie’s major corporate goals. Earlier this year, the company appointed Tami Periera to the new position of V-P, International Sales and Marketing.

“Stephen has both the international and domestic manufacturing and distribution expertise that will benefit our company as we grow our business and begin to implement our long-term plans for diversification,” said CEO and President Greg Mackie. “His financial acumen and strategic marketing skills will be instrumental in achieving our company goal of being a global leader in the professional audio products industry. He has exhibited excellence and respected leadership qualities at growing companies, and we feel he will add experience and depth to our management team.”