Andy Strayer
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Oral History Information
Interview Date
Job Title
Vice President of Sales
Company Name
KHS America
Andy Strayer began his career in the music industry working for a music store, which he joined right after earning his music business degree at Wingate University in North Carolina. After several years in retail, Andy became a manufacturer’s rep for Leblanc and later for Pearl Drums. Along the way he married his high school sweetheart who became a school band director. Can you imagine the music passion in that house! As Andy’s career developed so too did his reputation for customer service and a deep understanding of his product lines. He worked for Pearl Drums for seven years before joining KHS in the Nashville branch. A second interview with Andy was conducted at the Nashville NAMM Show in June of 2016.