Martin Golden, Chairman
Our founder, a musician, music store owner, and manufacturer of power amplifiers, Martin founded Jam Industries in 1972 as an importer and distributor of musical instruments. He built the company from its humble beginnings to become one of the largest independent distributors of musical instruments, sound and lighting equipment, as well as consumer audio products in Canada.
Our founder, a musician, music store owner, and manufacturer of power amplifiers, Martin founded Jam Industries in 1972 as an importer and distributor of musical instruments. He built the company from its humble beginnings to become one of the largest independent distributors of musical instruments, sound and lighting equipment, as well as consumer audio products in Canada.
Eddy Shenker
After graduating from Concordia University with a commerce degree, Eddy went on to McGill University while articling with Ernst & Young to become a Chartered Accountant (CPA in U.S.). After four years with E&Y, he went into industry in 1967 to become Vice-President, Administration and Finance of a large manufacturing company with over 500 employees. Eddy joined Jam Industries at the beginning of 1974 as Vice-President and full partner.
After graduating from Concordia University with a commerce degree, Eddy went on to McGill University while articling with Ernst & Young to become a Chartered Accountant (CPA in U.S.). After four years with E&Y, he went into industry in 1967 to become Vice-President, Administration and Finance of a large manufacturing company with over 500 employees. Eddy joined Jam Industries at the beginning of 1974 as Vice-President and full partner.
Marty Szpiro, President
Since 1980, Martin has been in a management role in the CE distribution segment in Canada. He has been the driving force over this period in establishing and building many key audio brands in Canada. He is an industry leader, with an MBA in marketing. Joining Jam Industries in 1992, Martin spearheaded the Consumer Electronics division which has consistently grown and has spawned two additional divisions, Multimedia and Mobile. Marty was promoted to the role of President in 2010.
Since 1980, Martin has been in a management role in the CE distribution segment in Canada. He has been the driving force over this period in establishing and building many key audio brands in Canada. He is an industry leader, with an MBA in marketing. Joining Jam Industries in 1992, Martin spearheaded the Consumer Electronics division which has consistently grown and has spawned two additional divisions, Multimedia and Mobile. Marty was promoted to the role of President in 2010.
