Meet the West Music Coralville Team!

Sherry Worthington – Vice President of Regional Stores

Sherry is originally from Sioux City, but now resides in Amana, IA. She graduated from Sioux City East, Iowa State University, and attended Drake Law School. Sherry is a drummer, having played lead snare in high school, trap-set in Jazz I, and the timpani in orchestra. Her hobbies include drawing realistic art and writing. She also loves to garden – flowers, in particular.

When asked about her favorite places around town, Sherry replied “I love my colonies and the trails around Amana.”

Sherry has three kids – “I am super proud of them!! They are my reason for everything!”

Mark Fiagle – Repair Technician

Mark is originally from Cedar Rapids and now lives in Iowa City. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Prairie High School in 1977. He attended the University of Iowa, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance in 1981.

Mark attended the Red Wing Area Vocational Technical Institute (now Minnesota State College Southeast,) for the school year 1985-1986, graduating with a certificate/diploma in Band Instrument Repair. He has worked at West Music since August 1st, 1986!

His musical interests include listening to live music as well as records and cd’s. He plays in a local blues band called HomeBrewed that plays mostly fund–raising gigs in order to help raise money/donations for local organizations. HomeBrewed generally play in the area but have played a couple of gigs in Milwaukee, too. He also enjoys participating in University of Iowa Alumni Band events. Additionally, he enjoys repairing band instruments, aiding children (and parents) to keep their instruments in good playing condition.

Mark’s favorite hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, participating in Mass and other church activities, and collecting Star Trek memorabilia. His favorite restaurants around town include Los Agaves, the Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, and others. His favorite local music venues are Hancher and The Mill.

“I have been married to my wonderful wife RoseMary for 39 years this coming August 8th. We have 3 grown children and 1 grandson.”

We are proud to serve our customers in central and eastern Iowa as well as surrounding states and beyond.

Nick Bowes – Combo Sales Consultant

Nick Bowes is Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and currently resides in North Liberty. He still has a lot of love for his home state and is a huge fan of Oklahoma football and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nick got his Master’s Degree at the University of Iowa, and his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Oklahoma. He Mainly plays classical music but enjoys listening to every kind of music.

He and his wife have a cute little dachshund named Russell, and they enjoy visiting the Iowa City dog park together. On the weekends he also enjoys visiting the Iowa City Farmers Market.

Chris Haas – Band/Orchestra Sales Associate

Chris is originally from Nauvoo, IL, but now resides in North Liberty, IA. He has a BM in Trumpet Performance from Western Illinois University ’13, and an MM in Trumpet Performance from Northwestern University ’15.

Chris’ musical interests include anything trumpet/brass related and orchestral music. Outside of music, Chris enjoys running and watching sports. His favorite place around town is Red’s Alehouse in North Liberty.

Drew Pierson – Piano Sales Consultant

Drew is originally from Iowa City, but now resides in Oxford. He attended West High in Iowa City and has an MA in Jazz Composition from DePaul University in Chicago. His musical interest include disco and Japanese fusion. Outside of work he enjoys skateboarding. He and his wife, Susan, have 16 pets: two dogs, three cats, and 11 reptiles and amphibians!

Ryan Brondyke – Combo Sales Associate

Ryan is from Clifton, IA, but now lives in Tiffin. He graduated from Clinton High School and has a BA in English from the University of Iowa (specialization in poetry writing). Ryan loves everything about music (except that he can’t dance!) He says he doesn’t care for musicals but can always find one little aspect of any piece or performance that he can appreciate or enjoy. He plays drums casually in a band called The BeSides.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time outside doing anything, cooking, and playing games such as Magic: The Gathering. He also likes spending time at F.W. Kent Park and other parks. His favorite restaurants in town are La Regia and NoDo. Ryan loves cats, but currently has none as he would really like to do some extensive traveling in the future.

Ryan claims to be in-charge of the rock and roll department for the Iowa City/Coralville area. “You wanna rock you come see me first.”