Gary Grimes

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Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
Chairman
Company Name
Steinway Gallery Orlando

Gary Grimes played a very vital role in the early part of his career, working in the music education department at Wurlitzer. Gary wrote many of the training programs for Wurlitzer as well as music education materials that were provided to customers. He served as Vice President of Marketing with Wurlitzer, Executive Vice President for the Baldwin Piano Company, President of Lowrey Organs and President of the National Piano Manufacturers Association. Gary enjoyed the piano industry so much that he set off to establish his own retail store. When the opportunity arose for Gary to become the Steinway dealer in Orlando, he jumped at the chance. Working hard to create just the right retail environment, Gary helped design and build the renowned Steinway Gallery of Orlando for which he continues to serve as Chairman.