About us
BELIEVERS
At Rodgers Organs of New England, we are people who love the organ and its music. We believe deeply in its essential role in worship and in its unmatched ability to inspire. Our Principals, Doug Marshall and David Ogletree, share a lifelong devotion to the organ, rooted in decades of study, performance, and service. This passion fuels everything we do, from helping you select the perfect instrument to shaping each installation with care and musicality.
DOERS
Since our founding in 1980, RONE has installed and continues to maintain nearly 1,200 Rodgers Classic Organ installations across the Northeastern United States. With 87 years of combined experience, Doug Marshall and David Ogletree bring exceptional craftsmanship and artistry to every project. Our reputation for technical excellence is built on decades of doing the work, and doing it right.
INNOVATORS
We’ve led the industry with innovations that other dealers now follow, such as
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Controlling pipe organs from Rodgers consoles
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Enhancing output circuitry
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Dispersing sound more naturally
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Using custom audiophile speaker systems.
PARTNERS
We see ourselves not just as builders of instruments, but as full partners in your journey toward the perfect organ. From our centrally located showroom in Needham, MA, we offer new and pre-owned instruments ready to explore, backed by personal guidance and expert service. Every organ we sell is supported by factory-trained technicians and original parts, ensuring lasting quality. As proud representatives of the Global Organ Group in New England, we’re here for every step—from selection to installation and beyond.
Meet the Team
Douglas Marshall
Principal
For over 50 years, Doug Marshall has had a successful career in the organ industry. Doug began playing the organ at age 11, studied with Virgil Fox for ten years, and won the 1972 AGO National Playing Competition.
David Ogletree
Principal
David has had a long career as both an organist and Rodgers dealer helping thousands of satisfied customers. David holds organ performance degrees from University of Massachusetts and the Curtis Institute of Music
Ken Hitchcock
Lead Technician, Installer
Since 2006, Ken has worked in many roles with our company, including as our primary console and installation technician. Ken brings an impressive array of specialized skills to his work here at RONE, and is a major contributor to the building of new Marshall & Ogletree organs as well.
Bill Nuckols
Repair Technician
Bill is an extraordinary organ repair technician, and has worked on hundreds of Rodgers Organs of every vintage in his more than 35 years of experience. In addition to being a genuinely affable person, Bill is steadfast in keeping our Rodgers installed base up and running smoothly.
John Ogletree
Brand Designer
As a sophomore at Colby College, John became the companies first official brand designer for M&O Associates and RONE in 2024. John built a new modern website for both companies, and continues to improve the visual blueprint of our shop.