Victor B. Schantz
President
A full-time employee since 1974, Mr. Schantz is a graduate of The Ohio State University, (Bachelor of Arts, Economics) and has served as installer; Vice President, manufacturing; Executive Vice President; and currently as President of the company - a position held by his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father. Within the industry, Mr. Schantz served as president of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America, on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Organbuilders, and the Board of Trustees of the American Organ Academy. Additional community involvement includes past president - Orrville Jaycees, past board member of Orrville United Way, Orrville Chamber of Commerce, Orrville YMCA, Orrville Public Library and Chairman of the Wayne County Heartwalk. He has served as a member of the board of trustees of Dunlap Community Hospital, the Aultman Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees and as a Director on the Board of First National Bank of Orrville.
Jeffrey D. Dexter
Vice president, Tonal Director
Mr. Dexter oversees the work of the tonal department in addition to sales and marketing efforts. Having studied organ and sacred music at Illinois Wesleyan University, he continues as an active church musician. He is a member of the American Institute of Organbuilders, Organ Historical Society, and the American Guild of Organists - having served as a lecturer for all those organizations. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of the OHS and is Secretary for the Board of Trustees of the American Organ Academy. He is also a contributing author for The American Organist magazine.
Eric J. Gastier
Vice president, Design and Engineering
Mr. Gastier combines his skills as an organist and a registered architect as the head of Schantz's engineering department. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University, NCARB certification, and Ohio registration. He is a member of the American Guild of Organists and has served as a guest lecturer for AIO conventions in 1996, 2002, and 2005. An active church musician, he has served as Director of Music & Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Wooster, Ohio since 2001 and performs frequently at McGaw Chapel at the College of Wooster.
John P. Schantz
Vice president, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Schantz represents the fifth generation to carry on the family legacy of leadership at Schantz Organ Company. He is responsible for the overall financial management of Schantz Organ Company, including accounting, finance strategy, financial reporting and risk management. He also oversees and manages all human resources and facilities activities. He is a graduate of Ashland University and spent five years in banking industry management prior to joining the Schantz team.