MCFADDEN SALES - Key Persons

Andy Black

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Territory Manager
Andy Black is a Territory Manager, overseeing the Production and Integrated Systems verticals in Southern Ohio and Portions of Kentucky. Andy Has an extensive background in Sales and Logistics. He is also an accomplished musician.

Andy Kerr

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Principal - Operations
Andy Kerr is a Principal of McFadden Sales, managing the Operations and Business Development aspects of the business. Andy graduated from Otterbein University with degrees in Finance Management and Theology. He has played music for over 25 years and is passionate about A/V Technology and IT infrastructure. Andy joined McFadden Sales in 2010.

Andy Yost

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Principal - Sales
Andy Yost is a Principal of McFadden Sales, managing the Sales and Marketing aspects of the business. Before joining the company, he graduated with a BS in Recording Industry: Production and Technology from Middle Tennessee State University with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Andy has a passion for studio recording and live performance, which was furthered by a stint a Warner-Chappell Music in Nashville before joining Mcfadden Sales in 2007.

Bob Lichty

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Territory Manager
Bob Lichty is a Territory Manager for McFadden Sales, overseeing Michigan and Indiana for both the Integrated Systems and Production verticals. Bob is also a lifelong musician and has spent significant time both in in the industry. He has many years of experience managing territories for some of the industry's top brands. He excels at driving customers to exceed their goals through meaningful business relationships.

Carrie Dunaway

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Senior Sales Administrator
Carrie Dunaway is the Senior Sales Administrator, managing the ins-and-outs of McFadden's daily administrative processes. Carrie has been with McFadden for 18 years, and has a master's degree in Business Management. Carrie has won awards for her customer service expertise. She is a member of Women in Audio, an interest group that recognizes the contributions made by women in the industry, and Smart Women in Music, a NAMM Foundation organization.

Dave McKinney

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Territory Manager
Dave McKinney is a Territory Manager for McFadden Sales, focusing on the Integrated Systems Vertical in portions of Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Dave's background in telecommunications, digital signage and communication software sales brings a valuable knowledgebase and expertise to our team. Additionally, Dave has extensive experience with account and relationship management, and lead generation.

Gary Dunaway

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Business Development Consultant
  • McFadden 's Business Consultant
Gary Dunaway is McFadden's business consultant, and is the previous owner of the company. Gary joined McFadden Sales in 1983, and became the fourth owner of McFadden Sales in the Summer of 2001. For thirty-six years, Gary guided McFadden Sales through converging industries and volatile marketplaces, with an emphasis on building long-term profitable business relationships, reinforced by honest and ethical business practices - values that are foundational to McFadden to this day.

Jay Dill

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Business Development Consultant
  • Senior Territory Business Manager, Managing
Jay Dill is a Senior Territory Business Manager, managing the Production and Integrated Systems verticals in Indiana and portions of Kentucky. Jay has been with McFadden Sales for over 30 years bringing extensive knowledge of RF scheming and deployment, as well as Audio/Video Production and integration. He is also serving as the Chairperson for the Indiana Audio Engineering Society Section.

Jon Sisson

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Pro User Market Development Specialist
  • Sales' Pro - User Market Development Specialist
Jon Sisson is McFadden Sales' Pro-User Market Development Specialist. Jon brings almost 20 years of audio production experience to our group. Prior to joining McFadden Sales, Jon worked as an A1 and Production Manager for a major event production company in central Ohio. In addition to driving end-user engagement by way of product demonstrations and technical support, Jon leads our strategy and approach in regards to the Audio Production vertical and is the lead for McFadden's Distribution Channel strategy. Jon loves being a father and can't wait to teach everything he knows about music to his little girl. He is also a craft beer enthusiast and enjoys playing drums and singing.

Ryan Schmidt

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Territory Manager
Ryan Schmidt is a Territory Manager for McFadden Sales, focusing on the ProRetail vertical. Ryan has a degree from Full Sail University where he studied Audio Engineering and Entertainment Business. With a foundation of being an extraordinary musician and studio recordist, Ryan cultivated his skills in account management and customer relationship development during a six-year stint as a Sweetwater Sales Engineer. In addition to his territory management duties, Ryan drives many of McFadden's content and marketing initiatives for the ProRetail vertical.

Sam Dowty

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Territory Manager
Sam Dowty is a Territory Manager for McFadden Sales, overseeing the western part of our territory for both the Retail Vertical as well as some Integrated Systems and Production customer. Sam is also a musician and has experience in retail, rental and staging, as well as systems integration. He also has a good deal of studio experience.

Steve DiMaggio

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Sales Development Specialist
  • VP of Sales Development
In addition to his experience as a sales and marketing associate for various MI retailers, Steve is also a photographer/videographer and manages the Social Media Marketing efforts for McFadden Sales. Since joining the team, Steve has raised the bar for how McFadden Sales connects with our channel partners, both virtually and in-person.

Steve Sutherland

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Logistics Coordinator
As Logistics Coordinator, Steve is responsible for managing our vast assortment of data systems and processes, along with our large inventory of demo gear. Steve is also integral to the daily administrative duties that flow through McFadden HQ, and assists with all sales support initiatives for our team.

Tony Barbuto

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Market Development Lead
As an Integrated Systems Specialist, Tony Barbuto leads the Market Development Strategy for McFadden Sales. Tony's journey in the A/V Industry began at Ohio University where he studied Audio Production and was very active with the music department and several performance ensembles. Tony has worked in A/V System Integration for 18 years. In addition to his McFadden duties, Tony owns Tonal Fidelity, a boutique recording service specializing in on-location recording of classical music performance. He also sits on the board of directors for several fine arts organizations. From his diverse skillset and expertise, Tony leads our charge of driving end-user and consultant engagement by way of product demonstrations, technical support, and system commissioning.