Staff Biographies
Marching Show Concepts began in the dreams of a couple passionate band directors over twenty years ago and has built a solid reputation in the industry as an all-inclusive resource for new and seasoned band directors alike.
Randy T. Gilmore, Owner/President
Randy exemplifies an expertise and standard of excellence that is well known and respected throughout the music industry. Randy has served as assistant marching band director at West Chester University, as well as ten years as a nationally recognized high school band director. He is an accomplished drill designer and continues to display his talents in the MSC collection of products and services
Gina Acker
Gina began her band career in second grade, playing trumpet until fifth grade and then switching to flute in high school. An alumnus of Snider High School in Fort Wayne Indiana, she enjoyed four memorable and rewarding years as part of the band and color guard of this wonderful music program. Gina then attended International Business College where she obtained her Associates Degree in Business Administration. “I did not start my career in the band world but because of my love for music and helping people I found myself at MSC. I consider it an honor and privilege to work for such a great company doing what I love and being able to hear the sound of success and happiness every day when I speak to band directors.”
David Bolzman
David Bolzman is the Visual Coordinator for Marching Show Concepts and Center X Productions. He has been involved with the marching arts activity since his high school days. David has marched in and instructed bands, drum corps (both DCI and DCA), color guards and drum lines throughout the United States from Novice to World Class.
Eric Miller
Eric Miller is thrilled to be beginning his second year with MSC as an Account Executive. A graduate of Ball State University, Eric is a choral guy at heart, but really loves all music. Any time away from the office is spent working on his first home, watching, talking about or playing sports, enjoying a fine bottle of wine, or singing in local musicals and with the Heartland Chamber Chorale. He looks forward to beginning a family with his wife, Kristen, and hopes to continue to build strong relationships with the MSC family.
Nick Reynolds
Nick Reynolds is a graduate of Manchester College with a Bachelor’s in Communication and a graduate from IPFW with a Bachelor’s in Music. In his professional career, Nick has worked for the Fort Wayne Newspapers as part of their management staff in Distribution both locally and regionally. Knowing the importance of music education across the country, Nick uses his experience in distribution to ensure the highest quality product will meet the demands of an extremely time sensitive industry.
Ryan Threlkeld
Ryan Threlkeld brings both talents in music and a background in business to MSC’s Production Team. He has been active in vocal performance since childhood and was a leader in his high school band program. He obtained a Business Management degree from Purdue University and brings his affinity for numbers and organization to MSC where he coordinates multiple steps of the production schedule to ensure consistently high quality is maintained throughout the process.
Tara Bentley
Tara’s music interest began at the Middle School level with choir and extended through graduation from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She then graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Bachelor of Science degree. Her professional focus shifted from science to business and culminated in the wonderful opportunity to join the staff at Marching Show Concepts. Tara has streamlined the accounting and administrative operations for the company over the past three years. “It is not only rewarding to have a career in the music education industry, but also to be involved in the financial aspects of the company to ensure the legacy of Marching Show Concepts as a leader in the marching band arena.”
Sherry Gilmore, Graphic Designer
A graduate of Michigan State University in the arts, Sherry designs and oversees the production of all marketing, identity and packaging materials, T-shirt graphics and all printed items for Marching Show Concepts.
Other experts behind Marching Show Concepts (MSC) include some of the finest individuals in the field, such as Bob Buckner, Greg Bimm, Tom Weidner, David Cook, Stephen Mellillo, Kevin Lepper, Scott Hickey, Todd Marcocci, Jennifer Leseth, Ted Reicher, Andy Tye, Jeff Young, Mike Story, Ralph Ford, Paul Murtha and many more.