Community Professional has announced that CEO Timothy Dorwart assed away on July 15 due to illness.
Dorwart became CEO in March of this year and led the company through its introduction of several important new products at InfoComm. His previous roles included director and VP positions with Bose Corporation and DMX Music.
Since 2007, he had led the Stanton Group through a successful turnaround as CEO. Dorwart came to Community from Gibson Guitar Corporation where he held the position of general manager, Pro Audio and guided the integration of Stanton Group assets to form Gibson’s new Pro Audio Division.
“We are deeply saddened by Tim’s death,” states Bruce Howze, president of Community Professional. “We mourn the loss of our chief executive and a good friend and we extend our most sincere condolences to his wife and family.”
A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 20 at 2 pm (EDT) at:
First Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua
210 Pine St
Catasauqua, Pa 18032
Community also asks that in lieu of flowers, for those who would like to make a donation in Tim’s name, please consider:
1. Cancer research
2. Your favorite no-kill animal shelter
3. Music education charities
