Ren Ferguson to join CMG as Vice President of Manufacturing and R&D for Guild brand

[SFIV1967]

Ren Ferguson to join CMG as Vice President of Manufacturing and R&D for Guild brand

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 [h=3]REN FERGUSON TO JOIN CMG AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING AND R&D FOR GUILD BRAND[/h]Oxnard, CA (May 13, 2014) –On the heels of Cordoba Music Group’s announcement of their intent to acquire Guild from Fender Musical Instrument Company (FMIC), CMG has now announced that Ren Ferguson will join the company as Vice President of Manufacturing and R&D for Guild. He will oversee all production of Guild acoustic and electric guitars in Oxnard, California. With over 50 years of invaluable experience, including 27 years with Gibson and most recently with Guild under FMIC, Ferguson is a legendary figure in American guitar making. “We are very proud to welcome Ren to the CMG team,” said Tim Miklaucic, CEO of Cordoba Music Group. “He is an incredible resource and a national treasure. We’re excited to usher in a new era of Guild guitars with his leadership.”


Souce: http://cordobamusicgroup.com/news

 

[twocorgis]

This is FANTASTIC news. The Orpheums live! :triumphant:

 

[ladytexan]

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 REN FERGUSON TO JOIN CMG AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING AND R&D FOR GUILD BRAND

Oxnard, CA (May 13, 2014) –On the heels of Cordoba Music Group’s announcement of their intent to acquire Guild from Fender Musical Instrument Company (FMIC), CMG has now announced that Ren Ferguson will join the company as Vice President of Manufacturing and R&D for Guild. He will oversee all production of Guild acoustic and electric guitars in Oxnard, California. With over 50 years of invaluable experience, including 27 years with Gibson and most recently with Guild under FMIC, Ferguson is a legendary figure in American guitar making. “We are very proud to welcome Ren to the CMG team,” said Tim Miklaucic, CEO of Cordoba Music Group. “He is an incredible resource and a national treasure. We’re excited to usher in a new era of Guild guitars with his leadership.”


Souce: http://cordobamusicgroup.com/news

First of all, thanks for the news release, Ralf! :applause:

Great to hear that Ren will be at the helm for the Guild transition to CMG, Oxnard! Yippeee!!!!!!!!

 

[bluesypicky]

And one more kick in the "worry's behind"!

 

[SFIV1967]

Did you listen? "production of Guild acoustic and electric guitars in Oxnard, California". :triumphant:
Ralf

 

[twocorgis]

Did you listen? "production of Guild acoustic and electric guitars in Oxnard, California". :triumphant:
Ralf

Oh I did Ralf, but I was more concerned about the former.

 

[chazmo]

Wow! Great news!

 

[adorshki]

That's kind of interesting from another angle in that it tends to indicate the sale IS pretty much a "done deal", otherwise, why make the announcement?
:wink:

 

[Default]

'Leccies!

<rubs hands together gleefully>

 

[griehund]

 

[AcornHouse]

Happy, happy, joy, joy;
Happy, happy, joy!

 

[SFIV1967]

...it tends to indicate the sale IS pretty much a "done deal"...

Yes, but it is still worded "announcement of their intent to acquire Guild". It's legal wording that is required until the deal is closed. (Which for sure will be announced as well).
Ralf

 

[walrus]

Kudos to CMG for recognizing his importance to the continued success of Guild - nice!

walrus

 

[Brad Little]

Great news!

 

[gibsonjunkie]

Woot Woot!!!

 

[jcwu]

Happy, happy, joy, joy;
Happy, happy, joy!

I think you have the wrong Ren!

:laughing:

 

[srickl]

I foresee a great partnership emerging! Congratulations to Jon and Ren!

 

[fretless]

great news!

 

[guildman63]

This is awesome news! Congratulations, Ren!

 

[Zelja]

That's very reassuring news! Hopefully some more people from the New Hartford also come over.

Seems to indicate that my dream of starting up production in another facility close to NH is gone but at least that shows some continuity.