Meet the Team

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  Den

  Though you'll never hear him singing-his family won't allow it unless he's completely alone-Den's responsibility is to make sure everything at Two Old Hippies stays in harmony. Den, one of Tom's right hand guys from their earliest business days, helps lead, plan, and direct team business activities for Two Old Hippies. Den's years of experience in consumer product marketing, operations, and general management make him a natural for the position.

• Tom

  Accountant Tom has spent the past 33 years crunching numbers for Two Old Hippies' founder, Tom-first as part of the finance department at Tom's prior company, and most recently, on Tom's current businesses, including Two Old Hippies. When he's not focused on finance, Tom collects vintage video games and consoles.

   
   
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  Carla

  Carla is excited to contribute her dedication and work ethic to the energetic, passionate team at Two Old Hippies. A fan of piano man Billy Joel-especially his song "The Entertainer"-Carla also plays piano, though she stopped giving performances back in school because she got too nervous before every concert. Now she entertains herself with numbers-and as a CPA with an extensive background in finance and accounting, Carla knows that's serious business.

• Sophia

  Recalling her childhood dream of playing guitar, Sophia finds Two Old Hippies a dream job. But her expertise in quality control, scheduling, and purchasing, as well as her exceptionally professional approach to business, make her an ideal addition to the Two Old Hippies family. And now that's she's joined the team, Sophia's guitar-playing dreams may become reality. Inspired by Two Old Hippies, Sophia and her 8-year-old son have started taking guitar lessons together.

   
   
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  Sharon

  Sharon knows how critical happy customers are to the Two Old Hippies family. With a background in sourcing, marketing and purchasing plus an MBA degree, Sharon is both skilled and resourceful. When she’s not one of the first voices customers hear calling Two Old Hippies, Sharon enjoys spending time with her grandchildren at their lakeside farm, refinishing antiques, or adding plants to a landscaping project that never ends.

• Dan

  Resident guitar guru, guitar designer, and all-around nice guy, Dan brings 30 years of professional music experience to the Two Old Hippies family. When he's not assisting customers, appraising guitars, or managing the store, you'll likely hear Dan playing the mandolin-he learned from the great Jethro Burns and has performed with the likes of John Hartford, John McEuen, Vassar Clements, Bobby Osborne, and Mike Compton.

   
   
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  Sheila

  Sheila feels honored to manage the lifestyle boutique at 2OH Apparel and Accessories. And 2OH is honored to have her as part of the team. From the sales floor to a corporate buying office to retail analyst, Sheila brings 23 years of professional retail experience to the business. Her role includes selling, creating brand awareness, and building happy relationships with clients. At Christmastime, listen for Sheila as she and her family drive through the neighborhood looking at lights and singing along with Queen as loudly as possible.

• Ben

  Learn as you go and when you get bucked off, get back on for more. That's the life lesson Ben applies to his evolving role at Two Old Hippies. It's a perfect philosophy for the guy known as "bucking bronco" to his two young daughters who believe their dad makes an excellent horse. Ben's in charge of IT, warehousing, inventory management, and A/V configuration.

   
   
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  Di

  Office manager, materials master, and customer service caretaker for Two Old Hippies, Di brings two decades of marketing and promotions experience to the team. Couple that with her years of volunteer and fundraising work for nonprofits-she started and chaired the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in her County-Di is all about serving others.

• Kelcey

  Marketing and communications specialist Kelcey contributes years of advertising and marketing experience to the Two Old Hippies family. A new mother Kelcey enjoys her new bundle of joy and an occasional full night’s sleep. When she is not at Two Old Hippies headquarters, you can find Kelcey relaxing lakeside or paddling in one of her kayaks on the local lakes.

   
   
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  Stephanie

  Always greeting customers with a big smile Stephanie is one of the warm voices you will hear calling into Two Old Hippies. With over 15 years of experience in managing people’s needs, Stephanie truly understands the importance of great customer care. Stephanie is a coach for youth athletics and can be found cheering on her children when she’s not at Two Old Hippies headquarters.

• Shea

  Guitar aficionado Shea Samuelson understands how even minor defects can affect the sound quality of an acoustic guitar. Prior to his joining the Two Old Hippies family, he spent years working on musical instruments. Shea’s love for craftsmanship and woods goes beyond acoustic guitars. He is also an adept builder of wooden furniture.

   
   
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  Evan

  Resident Luthier Evan Manthei is one of the last individuals to touch our Bedell and Great Divide acoustic guitars before they arrive to the hands of Two Old Hippies’ customers. In addition to his passion for guitars Evan’s talents shine as a graphic design artist. When he is not at Two Old Hippies, Evan enjoys white water rafting and learning new extreme sports..