Whitney Brown Grisaffi

Whitney Brown Grisaffi proudly serves as the president of Ted Brown Music, a revered Tacoma, Washington-based retail establishment founded by her grandfather. Her unwavering dedication and fervent passion for the business shine through in her exemplary relationships with customers, staff and industry peers. Following in the footsteps of her late father, Warren Brown, Whitney actively participates in industry associations, contributing her insights and leadership as a board member for NAMM and as the second female president of the NASMD board. Her innovative ideas have bolstered industry growth through enhanced training programs and impactful events. In 2021, Whitney's perspectives on navigating the pandemic and fostering industry connections were highlighted in her second NAMM interview. Embracing her role on the NAMM executive committee in 2023, she’s played a big part in such initiatives as the Women of NAMM (WON) leadership program and Careers in Music, aiming to inspire educators to guide students toward rewarding opportunities within the music products industry.