Darus To Head L.A. Kirtland Office

Dave Darus has been named president of Dallas-based Kirtland Records and will operate from the company’s newly created Los Angeles office.

A 20-year music industry veteran, Darus spent the last several years with Spivak Sobol Entertainment, which merged with The Firm last October.

Darus will help develop the company’s roster and work on catalog acquisitions.

“We will be putting together an artist-friendly environment resembling the 360-degree business models that are currently working well for a handful of innovative labels,” Darus said.