Madison, WI - Feb 6, 2012 - Full Compass Systems has selected Jim Ripp as its new assistant sales manager. Ripp has a wide range of sales and management experience related to the music industry.

Ripp studied at the University of Wisconsin - School of Music with a dual degree in piano performance and K-12 music education. While there, he began working at Forbes-Meagher Music Company as a sales/general manager, and also served as its director of education. In addition to handling sales and accounting functions at Forbes, Ripp managed a team of 18 and developed music training programs for youth and seniors.

In 1993, Ripp began working concurrently for Falcetti Music as a store manager, sales representative and teacher. In this multi-faceted position, he managed a team of employees and teachers while gaining extensive experience in sales, customer service and technical support.