PRO-MARK CORPORATION named Victor Salazar of Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago, Illinois, as the company's first annual "Pro-Former of the Year" in 2000.

In nominating Salazar, The Drum Pad's store owner Jim Streich said, "Victor Salazar is a store manager's dream come true. He handles every day-to-day detail, from creating purchase orders, sales, advertising, etc.. His product knowledge is truly amazing, and he knows the endorsement list of virtually every `name' endorser. Victor's love of drumming and the industry is evident."