About Us
HERE ARE THE MUSICIANS IN CHARGE.
GLENN CRONKHITE
THE MAN
Glenn is our inspiration and adviser. He invented the gig bag in the 1970’s, and has forgotten more about how these things should be made than most of us remember about our mothers. A prolific designer, Glenn is also a drummer at the highest level, having started his career at age 14, sharing international stages with many luminaries. We hope that you will read his letter about his decision to sell the company, HERE.
STEVE KRIESEL
NEW OWNER, OLD HAND
Like Glenn, Steve is a musician, having played trumpet professionally for many years. He is also the owner of Torpedo Bags, a music instrument case company he formed in 2000. His focus has always been to make gear that doesn’t fall apart and is actually protective of its contents. He has 2 wonderful kids, and a dog who doesn’t like meat balls.
JEN BURLEIGH-BENTZ
SALES AND MARKETING
Jen brings 22 years of music industry experience to TB/GCC – having owned a full-line music store in Wisconsin (where she sold our products). She also happens to be a pretty accomplished actor/singer, having toured the country with numerous productions, including performing ON Broadway in Mamma Mia! for 5 years before she was lured back to the Midwest. Jen ALSO went to University with Steve, so she gets his humor…VERY IMPORTANT.
GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT. WE’LL SHOOT BACK QUICKLY.
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