Lee Oskar, Founder

Lee Oskar is a world-renowned harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, visual artist, musical explorer and harmonica manufacturer. Lee’s career as a globally touring musician uniquely equipped him to become a revolutionary harmonica maker. In the 70’s, he grew increasingly frustrated with the poor quality of harmonicas that were on the market at the time. So he went on a quest to find a superior quality manufacturer that could meet his needs and bring his design ideas to life. In the early ’80’s, he found the perfect partner in Tombo Manufacturing of Japan, a multi-generational harmonica manufacturer known for excellence since 1917. Together, Lee Oskar and Tombo collaborated closely to perfect Lee Oskar Harmonicas, pairing Lee’s design ideas, creativity and musical knowledge with Tombo’s manufacturing expertise and commitment to superlative quality.  Contact Lee.

Nate Oskar, President

Lee’s son, Nate, has joined the Lee Oskar Enterprises business family after a couple decades of—as he puts it—‘being in the business of business’. He returns with a resume that covers corporates, small businesses, startups and entrepreneurship. Contact Nate.

Dmitri Antos, Vice President

Dmitri Antos is a web and visual media professional working in the industry for over 20 years. With an award-winning background in visual design, and major stints at Fortune 500 companies such as Motorola and Microsoft, Dmitri works closely with Lee Oskar on educational materials, videos and websites, as well as maintaining the Lee Oskar Harmonicas brand since he joined the firm in 2005. Contact Dmitri.

Nancy Balik, Director of Public Relations/Communications

Nancy Balik is a multiple award-winning communications/public relations professional with more than twenty-five years of experience serving in the corporate, nonprofit, medical, creative/entrepreneurial and musical worlds. She works closely with the Lee Oskar Harmonicas team as a writer, communications strategist and PR/media representative for Lee Oskar and Lee Oskar Harmonicas. Contact Nancy.

Jim McLaughlin, Technical Product Support Specialist

Jim McLaughlin started playing harmonica on May 5, 1975 about 3 or 4 pm. His skills have won him the IHO World Harmonica Championship two years in a   row. He has a background in music theory and jazz improvisation and has taught harmonica worldwide in educational and clinic/workshop settings. Over the past 20 years Jim, has enjoyed working for his most preferred harmonica manufacturer as the front line to the Lee Oskar Harmonicas Customer Service Center, assisting and educating customers.