Marsha Orwig

Marsha Orwig serves as the dynamic and tech-savvy CIO of Quinlan & Fabish Music in Illinois, a renowned and respected chain of music stores she first joined as an eager intern back in 1988. Though her father was a celebrated big band leader, Marsha charted her own path—one rooted not in performance, but in her deep appreciation for the music industry. While studying music business at Truman State University in Missouri, she was awarded a prestigious NAMM scholarship, an experience she credits with shaping her professional journey. Starting in the administrative office, Marsha played a vital role during the company’s expansion from a single store to its now nine thriving locations. Over the years, she became an indispensable leader, overseeing transformative technology implementations, including system upgrades and network management. Affectionately dubbed the “Everything Else Officer” by owner George Jr., Marsha fosters a warm, familial culture among staff and champions continuous learning. A proud moment in her career was assisting with NAMM’s 2002 interview of George Quinlan Sr., thoughtfully selecting a stunning backdrop of violins.