Bose Professional [1], developer of world-class audio experiences designed to transform any space, has announced the appointments of Rick Renner as Regional Sales Manager for the Central US region and Tim Valley as Regional Sales Manager for the Western US region.
- Rick joins Bose Professional with over 20 years of experience in the professional audio industry. He has held leadership roles at Sennheiser Electronic Corporation and Shure Incorporated, where he most recently served as Senior Director, Professional Audio US. In this role, Rick played a key part in building long-lasting partnerships with end users, channel partners, and artists, which resulted in record sales growth. Rick’s background in managing sales teams and driving product adoption across a broad range of professional audio applications will be invaluable as he leads efforts in the Central US.
- Tim also brings over 20 years of experience in sales and management in the professional audio industry. He has held key positions at Shure Incorporated and BrightSign, where he most recently served as Director of Commercial Sales. Tim’s expertise in team leadership and building customer relationships makes him an ideal fit for Bose Professional’s growing presence in the Western US. His career is marked by a focus on fostering deep connections with customers and advancing sales strategies that deliver results.
“We are excited to welcome Rick Renner and Tim Valley to our team as Regional Sales Managers. With over 40 years of combined experience in the industry, they bring invaluable expertise, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the market,” said Bose Professional Vice President of Sales, Americas, Jim Schanz. “As part of Bose Professional’s hybrid go-to-market sales model, Tim and Rick will oversee a robust mix of in-house sales managers and engineers, alongside independent sales firms, creating a dynamic and flexible approach to meeting the needs of customers across the regions. Rick and Tim’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our continued growth and success across the U.S., and I am confident they will make significant contributions to our efforts in delivering outstanding value to our clients and partners.”
Katie Stewart will be managing the Eastern US region, as part of Bose Professional’s three-region approach to sales in North America. These strategic hires and appointments are part of Bose Professional’s continued commitment to strengthening its sales leadership and driving growth across the US market.