Seymour Duncan’s Skopp Forms Inside Track

After 20 years overseeing Seymour Duncan’s global OEM sales efforts, Evan Skopp is transitioning from an employee of the Santa Barbara-based pickup manufacturer, to an independent sales rep. His new company, Inside Track, is a rep firm specializing in the global sales of OEM musical instrument products. Inside Track’s first client is Seymour Duncan. Inside Track will handle worldwide OEM sales for Duncan along with their acoustic guitar-centric affiliate, D-TAR.

At various times during Skopp’s tenure at Seymour Duncan, he headed the company’s sales, marketing, and product development efforts. He oversaw several brand extensions and, under his watch, OEM Sales increased nearly 20-fold.

Also joining Inside Track as vice president and controller is Doreen Daley Skopp. Previously, Doreen was an independent accountant with roster of clients, primarily non-profits in the music world.