Notably, Mr. Stringer has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to his field and community, and in 2020, he was named Man of the Year by the local chamber of commerce.
ONTARIO, OR, November 14, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Matthew Ward Stringer has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Stringer holds extensive expertise in project and staff management, new product development, and event production, and his celebrated career culminated with a role as the executive director of Four Rivers Cultural Center, where he excelled from 2011 to 2021. Notably, the center, which has the second-largest Japanese garden in Oregon and a renowned museum, saw a remarkable surge in revenues and community participation under Mr. Stringer's capable leadership.
Before his most recent appointment, Mr. Stringer served as the senior vice president of marketing and new product development at SonyBMG/Sony from 2003 to 2009, where his strategic vision and innovative approach proved instrumental in driving the company's success. Before joining SonyBMG/Sony, he excelled as the senior vice president of marketing at Arista Records between 1999 and 2003, and his tenure there was marked by his contribution to securing recognition for celebrated musicians such as Avril Lavigne, Usher, and Pink. From 1989 to 1999, Mr. Stringer held the same title at Island Records, shaped the careers of artists like the Cranberries, and collaborated with legends such as Tom Waits and U2.
Mr. Stringer relied on academic excellence and stellar training to shape his profile and advance his career. Notably, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and advertising from the University of Oregon, which he earned in 1981; the program enabled him to refine his communication skills and gain a nuanced understanding of consumer behavior and media influence. Notably, Mr. Stringer has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to his field and community, and in 2020, he was named Man of the Year by the local chamber of commerce.
Civic service has remained a chief concern of Mr. Stringer's. He is a community-elected member of the local school board, assists as a worship leader at Ontario Community Church, and is director of the yearly Serve Day, where more than 1000 community members participate. He has also been named a National Court Appointment Special Advocate, and the Oregon Arts Commission named Mr. Stringer a State Governor Appointment Commissioner.
To maintain a balanced personal life, Mr. Stringer is an avid enthusiast of music, hiking, swimming, reading, bird watching, and pottery. Looking toward the future, he has set short- and long-term goals, including writing and publishing a novel and recording his original songs. Committed to personal well-being and community involvement, Mr. Stringer also plans to continue traveling while maintaining his overall health and vitality.
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