Judy Schaefer

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Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
Director of Marketing
Company Name
Paul Reed Smith Guitars

Judy Schaefer is the Director of Marketing for PRS Guitars, a position that perfectly aligns with her lifelong connection to music. Raised in a musically rich environment, her mother instilled a love for music in the family, encouraging Judy to learn piano and guitar. Attending concerts with her mother only deepened her passion. In 2005, Judy was hired by PRS Guitars for a summer job, and she’s been with the company ever since. She honed her skills in social media and content creation, which ultimately led her to the director role, where she also manages artist relations—a rewarding aspect of her position. Judy participated in the 2024 Women of NAMM (WoN) leadership summit, a yearly event designed to foster leadership development and expand participants’ professional networks.