From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, revised edition, by David H. Fox (Organ Historical Society, 1997).

Cornel Zimmer was born 13 June, 1961 in Potchefstrom, South Africa; he is the son of Franz J. Zimmer, and brother of Paul Zimmer. He worked with the family firm of W. Zimmer & Sons of Charlotte, North Carolina, 1988, treasurer.

Source:

• Letter to David H. Fox.

In 1992, Cornel set out on his own and established Cornel Zimmer Organ Builders of Denver, North Carolina. While W. Zimmer & Sons continued to build all pipe instruments, Cornel Zimmer began to use digital voices to supplement pipe voices. -- POD, Cornel Zimmer, individual entry