Bob Calls It A Career
• Looking back on a radio career that spans more than half a century, Bonneville Denver SVP/Market Manager Bob Call announced he’s retiring at the end of the year.
“Bob Call has had a tremendous career, and he leaves behind a well-earned reputation for excellence as a leader in broadcasting,” said Darrell Brown, President of Bonneville International. “In the years we’ve worked together, he’s consistently achieved great results for the business, and I deeply appreciate his ability and willingness to lead with integrity. I believe that his leadership has made a positive impact on the day-to-day experiences of his employees, while producing exceptional outcomes for the business. That’s a significant legacy, and one that I think he should be very proud of. As we say here, he’s one of Bonneville’s best, and we’re grateful for all he has done.”
Call began his 52-year radio career in Dover, DE, and followed a path that took him to Wilmington, DE, Huntington, WV, Charlotte, and ultimately, Denver in various roles, including on-air personality, Sales Rep, Program Director, Operations Manager and General Manager. Call was SVP/Market Manager for Lincoln Financial’s Denver cluster before Bonneville International purchased KYGO, KOSI, KKFN and KEPN in July 2015.
“I’ve wanted to be in radio since I got a tour of a radio station as an eight-year-old Cub Scout,” Call remarked. “It’s been a dream come true. I’m grateful for the support of my family, colleagues, and friends over the decades. I want to thank Darrell Brown for his inspiring leadership, and the outstanding team at Bonneville Denver for the great work they do every day.”
Call has also served as Chair of the Colorado Broadcaster’s Association Board twice during 14 years of service to the CBA. He also served the industry as Top Five Group Representative PPM Markets on the Nielsen Advisory Council, was named 2014 Colorado Broadcaster of the Year, and was recently inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame, Class of 2021. Send your “Atta boy, Bob” wishes to BCall@bonneville.com.
• Call’s impending retirement now leaves Bonneville with two open Market Manager/GM positions — Call’s spot in Denver and the other in Phoenix, where this week Scott Sutherland was elevated to Executive Vice President, Regional Media Operations. Bonneville is working to fill those roles.
