Who are these Two Old Hippies? Actually there's a whole team of great folks! Much like a great band, our individual talents and expertise harmonize in a shared belief of Peace, Love & Rock N' Roll. So take a moment and get to know the skilled and passionate individuals who make the Two Old Hippies' vision a reality.
As a music and business leader in his home state of Iowa, Tom is an inductee in both the Iowa Rock On Roll Hall of Fame (twice) and the Iowa Business Hall of Fame. Couple Tom's passion for music and guitars-he first launched Bedell Guitars in 1964-with his experience in business, and you have the perfect combo for the cofounder and visionary of Two Old Hippies.
Filled with a passion for celebrating life, a belief in being a steward for our planet, and the Aspen flair for all things casual and comfortable, Molly-along with her husband Tom-founded Two Old Hippies to be more than a music store. She recognized it provides an opportunity for freedom of expression, both for the Two Old Hippies' team and its customers. In her management of 2OH, Molly brings enchanting designs from the world culture to the 2OH Apparel and Accessories collection through a social entrepreneurship program that will help sustain global communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clothing merchandiser Vivian brings her vast knowledge of materials, suppliers, and merchandising to the Two Old Hippies family. A veteran of a national lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer from its startup days, Vivian has the apparel expertise to ensure you won't be able to get enough of the 2OH Apparel and Accessories collection. And when Vivian's not working, this nature-loving daredevil can't get enough of the great outdoors. She's been scuba diving next to a 35-foot whale shark and has successfully piloted two dogfights with Air Combat USA.
Resident guitar guru, store manager, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Winter Season 2010
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