Tricycle Names New Chief Executive

Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 5t, 2011 -- Digital samples maker Tricycle has named Aern Hetem chief executive.

He replaces Jonathan Bragdon.

The company said Bragdon, who founded the company with Michael Hendrix in 2002, is leaving to pursue other interests, although he is serving as a consultant.

Hendrix works for a Boston design company.

Hetem, who has worked at Tricycle for several years, has spent 25 years in the technology industry, including more than 20 years in the interiors industry, Tricycle said.