Bio:
After graduating from OU, went on the road for 7 years with regional country band Ouray. Went to work for Merrill Lynch on the CBOE, then on the Chicago Stock Exchange. Started my own brokerage firm in 1997. Became a partner in Lakland Bass Guitars in 2001. I retired from the exchange in 2005 to form Hanson Musical Instruments. We supply electric guitar pickups and electronics to manufacturers and individuals. Launched Hanson Guitars in 2009.