Tom Sumner

Tom Sumner grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where he not only played guitar in local bands but also worked in area music stores. While attending college Tom worked in music retail as well as in the general retail segment. These experiences were a helpful foundation for Tom, especially when he joined Yamaha Corporation of America and began to help create some of the company’s customer service programs for its dealers. Over the years he developed a strong understanding of Yamaha’s role not only with its dealers but also in music education.