Benicia, CA - Jun 19, 2007 - NHT Pro Audio has hired Chris Minto to be the company's director of the NHT Pro Division. Minto, who reports to Andy Regan, senior vice president, sales and marketing, will oversee all activities pertaining the company's pro audio speakers and electronics, including product development, sales, marketing and industry outreach.

Prior to joining NHT, Minto served as the director of the Miller and Kreisel professional division. Earlier positions included prominent roles with Otari and Westlake Audio.

Minto migrated to the sales and manufacturing side after a career as an engineer and producer. He is credited on some of the best-known albums of the '80s, and '90s, having worked with artists such as Santana, Pat Benatar, Kiss, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Whitesnake and others.