He was succeeded as president by Jeffrey M. Lacker. Among them were Sonny West, Red West, Billy Smith, Marty Lacker and Lamar Fike. This included Marty Lacker, Jerry Schilling, and Lamar Fike. Marty Lacker, a close friend of Elvis, suggested he record at the studio. Marty Lacker, another aide, also served as Elvis' chief personal aide for several years. Esposito and Lacker were Presley's best men at his wedding. Previously in 2017, the Richmond Times-Dispatch announced that Lacker would retire on October 1, 2017. Lacker then called "Billboard" and had them correct the producer credit to Moman. Lacker was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey.