Dennis managed all aspects of Stauffer Percussion in addition to making each and every hand-built drum himself from start to finish.

He created custom kits for Jacob Edwards of the Avett Brothers, Chris Thompson of the Eli Young Band, Jeffrey Clemens of G. Love & Special Sauce, and Danny Farrant of the Buzzcocks, among others.

Over the past 12 years, Dennis built his business from the ground up living by his motto, "Love your drums." Every drum he built was a labor of love, creativity and craftsmanship.

Dennis' wife Brittney states:

"I realize this may come as surprise to many since his attention to detail and level of excellence gave the appearance of a much larger operation. I am beginning the process of looking at all current orders and assessing what we will be able to complete with the support of the drum building community. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any new orders."

She has also expressed the hope that Dennis will be remembered through his creations located across the world. While Stauffer Percussion will not be able to continue in its current form, it is her intention to explore ways for his various brands to live on as a legacy of his passion, craftsmanship and creativity.

A memorial service was held on January 21 at Echo Mountain Recording - The Church Studio in Asheville, North Carolina.