DeFuria Heads Team Acquiring Vana Distribution Firm With High-End Audio Focus
An investor group including former NAD Sales and Brand Manager Stephen DeFuria bought the Vana distributorship from founder Kevin Wolff, effective immediately. Vana’s new headquarters will be in Lake Grove, New York, with a logistics and distribution center in Buffalo. DeFuria, director-business development, will retain a Boston office and be responsible for establishing and growing the sales channel. DeFuria is teaming with Vana CEO James Feldstein, Chief Technology Officer Roy Feldstein and Managing Director Justin Feldstein, principals of Lake Grove, New York-based Audio Den. Vana represents Audio Physic, European Audio Team and Dr. Feickert Analogue. The firm will focus on high-performance products in “every price altitude in each product category,” said DeFuria. Vana will target independent audio dealers serving the audio enthusiast and luxury customer, he said.