Since joining the NAMM team in 1997 Mr. Ebel has had diverse experience with the trade association for the Music Products Industry. In addition to his current position, he has held the position of market development director, meetings and events director, show manager for NAMM’s “Music and Sound Expo” and senior trade show sales manager for NAMM’s world renowned international trade shows.

For the past 25 years he’s held various positions within the music industry ranging from products specialist and sales director with an international percussion manufacturer, professional touring musician, percussion faculty at the Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles and percussion specialist with the United States Marine Corps band, Far East division. Eric resides in Southern California.