Meet Our Team
Drew Baird, P.E. - Chief Executive Officer
A New York City native, Drew grew up in Manhattan, being exposed to numerous musical movements at a time when music was new, fresh, and dare we say, "good." He was a DJ for countless years and modifying high-end audio equipment became a lifelong love. Drew went to Penn State University where he earned his engineering degree and later met his now wife, Nichole. After college, Drew worked as a civil engineer to pay off his student loans. During this time, his then girlfriend Nichole was living in London for her internship at the U.S. Embassy. Though the distance was hard, the relationship grew and 3 years after Drew picked her up from the airport they were married in 1999.Let's be honest - we all like nice things, and when it came to high-end audio, Drew had $1000 cable taste but no budget to match. So, like any engineer would, he went to work using DIY audio parts to make his own. He ended up making more than he needed, sold the rest within days on
Nichole Baird - Chief Marketing Officer
Nichole grew up in Southern Virginia and graduated from George Mason University with a degree in International Relations. With a background in Advertising and Marketing before starting Moon Audio, Nichole understands Branding, Sales and Customer Service.
She has been supporting Drew's genius in the basement ideas since 2001 by focusing on answering and supporting our customers' needs and questions. She leads the discovery and penetration of the Moon Audio Content Creation via the website and video.
Her focus is to discover new communities to expand Drew's engineering perspective and keen understanding of the synergy of audio technology he embodies to the masses. Her driving force is to support and expand the Dragon Cables brand and the boutique brands Moon Audio represents and ships all over the world.
Logistics & Production
Darrell Shotwell -Lead Electrical Engineer & Operations Manager
Darrell leads our Audio Cable Production Crew of our award-winning Dragon Audio Cables. He takes the lead role in the day-to-day organization of Moon Audio's Logistics Team.Darrell received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from NC State University and joined Moon Audio in 2011 as our first Electrical Engineer. He has been integral in building the Dragon Audio Cable brand all over the world. His passion for Quality Assurance is vital to our success.His passions for the best customer experience and pride of ownership of the end product are his daily drivers.His favorite music includes Metal, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and EDM.Outside of the office Darrell likes playing guitar, architecture, working out, multidisciplinary designing, and reading.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Meze Audio 109 Pro, Black Dragon Premium Cable, TEAC 701N
OLIVER SHIELDS - Audio Cable Technician
In 2021, Oliver began his career at Moon Audio in Logistics and Customer Service packing, shipping, and helping with order fulfillment.Oliver has always had a passion for audio since his childhood. His favorite music artists include Bon Iver and Crywolf. His favorite genres include Indie Electronic, and basically everything but Country.When he's not immersed in the world of audio, he can often be found enjoying quality time with his beloved wife and dog, striking a harmonious balance between his professional and personal passions.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Hifiman Edition XS, Blue Dragon Premium Cable, Manley Absolute
Brad Dolce - Logistics Manager
Brad brings an extraordinary attention to detail and service in Logistics and Inventory Management at Moon Audio.If you place an order, Brad is likely the one to grab it off the shelf, place it in a box, and make sure it's ready to ship without delay. Brad has an extensive professional background in Logistics and Planning.His favorite music is smooth Jazz and instrumental LoFi. An avid Packers fan, Brad enjoys spending time with his three kids, working in the yard, spending time at the beach, reading, and playing all kinds of sports.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Empire Ears Valkyrie MKII, Black Dragon Premium Cable, Sony ZX707
David Stewart - Audio Cable Technician
In 2021, Oliver began his career at Moon Audio in Logistics and Customer Service packing, shipping, and helping with order fulfillment.Oliver has always had a passion for audio since his childhood. His favorite music artists include Bon Iver and Crywolf. His favorite genres include Indie Electronic, and basically everything but Country.When he's not immersed in the world of audio, he can often be found enjoying quality time with his beloved wife and dog, striking a harmonious balance between his professional and personal passions.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Hifiman Edition XS, Blue Dragon Premium Cable, Manley Absolute
Jose Gomez - Customer Service
Marketing
Ross Weathersbee - Managing Director and Senior Video Producer
As the lead wizard behind the video camera and our Senior Video Producer extraordinaire, Ross also leads the Marketing Team as the Managing Director of the day to day internal operations of the company.Ross is the maestro of our YouTube realm, turning concepts into captivating visual stories. With a background in teaching and Video Production, Ross lends his tech expertise and excellence to Moon Audio.His favorite music artists include Bruce Springsteen, Vulfpeck, Snarky Puppy, Tame Impala and George Winston. When he's not weaving video production magic, you'll find him chasing trains like a true railfan or conquering roller coasters with an infectious enthusiasm.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Sennheiser HD 660S2, Silver Dragon Premium Cable, Element X2.
Ricky Kovacs - Lead Technical Writer & SEO Strategist
Ricky leads the Writing Team at Moon Audio. He reviews headphones, audio gear and creates a wide selection of video and written content for the website and our youtube channel. You've likely seen him in our videos cracking jokes and easing everyone into the "tech talk" of everything we sell so it is easier to understand.With a diverse background and degrees in Political Science and Theology, he was a church music director for 10 years, and has always been involved with music and performing from a young age.His favorite music is Rock, Synthwave, Switchfoot, The Beatles, game and movie soundtracks.Outside of Moon Audio Ricky enjoys performing/recording original music with his band(s), watching Notre Dame football, video games, virtual photography, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Audeze Mobius, Black Dragon Portable Cable, AK SR35 DAP
Will Connelly - Multimedia Content Producer
Will brings a high level of detail and expertise to Moon Audio as a MultiMedia Content Producer. When he's not editing or shooting videos for our youtube channel, you'll find him behind the camera taking product and lifestyle photography for the website.Will has over 15 years experience in professional photography and video production. His favorite music is Synthwave, Daft Punk, Smashing Pumpkins, Talking Heads, and Doc Watson.Outside of work, Will enjoys finger-picking his guitar, playing ragtime piano, saxophone; he is an avid outdoorsman, old-school weightlifter, and cinephile.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: HiFiMan Arya Stealth, Silver Dragon Premium Cable, iFi Gryphon.
Cayla Menges - High Fidelity Journalist & Copywriter
Cayla assumes the role of an on-screen YouTube personality, an honest reviewer, and an insightful blogger for Moon Audio. As someone with a love for music from an early age, it was only natural that Cayla found herself immersed in the world of HiFi audio, slowly rediscovering her favorite songs one headphone at a time.She has a background in journalism and a strong passion for writing. Her favorite genres are Hip-Hop, EDM, Pop, and anything by Tame Impala.When she isn’t at Moon Audio, Cayla enjoys expressing her creativity through DIY projects and crafts. We love Cayla's positive spirit, way with words and kind smile. We believe she adds an inquisitive point of view to our overall brand on video and with our written content.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Focal Stellia, Black Dragon Premium Cable, Aurender A200
Devon James - UI/UX Visual Designer
With a keen eye for design and a knack for the creative, Devon is Moon Audio's UI Visual Designer. He builds and updates the product pages, helps with new landing page designs, and brings order to the copy and images created by our marketing team.Devon brings his expertise in UI/UX design to Moon Audio, and also incorporates his love for iconography to our user experience.His favorite music genres are Alternative R&B, soul and pop. In his free time he enjoys cooking, roller skating, and exploring the great outdoors.Favorite Headphone, Cable, Source: Sony WH-1000XM5, Black Dragon Portable Cable, Chord Mojo 2