Gig Harbor, WA- Isaac Markowitz and Shane Buettner proudly introduce MIBS Distro (Markowitz Isaac Buettner Shane), performance audio’s NEW brand management and distribution/rep firm. Serving North America and specializing in aspirational, ultra-performance analog, MIBS Distro is the exclusive home of Lyra Co Ltd.’s hand-built phono cartridges in the US and Canada.
MIBS is founded and managed by industry veterans Isaac Markowitz (Sales & Business Development) and Shane Buettner (Marketing and Logistics). The duo believes its combined experience and complementary skills nail the requirements to fulfill MIBS’ mission to build and nurture the essential relationships between the world’s finest audio brands and the North American network of specialty audio dealers, reviewers, and press.
“It’s been my dream for many years to work with those who inspire me, and few meet that criteria more than Shane Buettner,” Markowitz notes. “His love of music and deep connection to analog, combined with his rich knowledge of Hi-Fi’s heritage make him an ideal partner and a mentor. I’m thrilled to share our passion for music reproduction through this new endeavor.”
“Isaac’s skills in working with dealers, presenting and educating are an amazing fit for my love of creating content and communicating what’s so great about the stellar brands that make the gear that facilitates our profound emotional connection to music,” says Buettner.
Isaac Markowitz - Co-Founder, Sales & Business Development
A born enthusiast and lifelong learner, Markowitz fell in love with music at an early age, thanks to his audiophile father. Markowitz currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Acora Acoustics. His previous role was Ambassador for Aspirational Audio at AudioQuest, where he developed a luxury sales and education platform focused on specialty dealers that reached tens of thousands of sales professionals, driving millions in sales. Isaac’s professional commitment is connecting people with their passion for music, and MIBS Distro represents an opportunity to share his vision for world-class audio reproduction with more people.
Shane Buettner- Co-Founder, Marketing & Logistics
Professional music lover and Hi-Fi industry veteran Shane Buettner is the Founder and Boss of the widely respected vinyl reissue label Intervention Records, and prior to co-founding MIBS Distro was VP of Marketing at AudioQuest. Buettner’s expertise is communicating how technology serves the emotional impact of music and the arts. He performed Marketing and Communication duties for Vandersteen Audio and Brinkmann, and before that spent a prior life in A/V publishing. His written work was read in respected publications such as Home Theater magazine, The Absolute Sound and The Perfect Vision.
Shane Buettner [email protected] 253.209.6792
Isaac Markowitz [email protected] 979.575.5211
web: mibsdistro.com
