Great Lakes Greater With Dolan & Nolan
• Great Lakes Media Corp. announced two major additions to its leadership team — Mitch Dolan has been named Chief Operating Officer and Ed Nolan joins as Chief Financial Officer. Dolan (left) most recently served as COO of Radio & Outdoor for Times-Shamrock Communications, but he’s probably best known for his simultaneous leadership roles as President of the ABC Radio Station Group and President/GM of the late, great WPLJ/New York during his 28-year career at ABC. Nolan (right) is a 27-year veteran of Greater Media, Inc., serving as SVP/CFO & Treasurer for the past 13 years.
“I’m pleased to welcome two experienced and exceptional leaders to Great Lakes Media,” said Tom Langmyer, CEO of Great Lakes Media Corp. “Mitch is highly-respected in the media industry and, whether in New York City, where he operated stations directly, or in the ABC major markets he lead across the U.S. — his outstanding track record of achievement was defined by his ability to consistently outperform the companies and stations with whom he competed. Ed’s distinguished career is highlighted by his oversight and successful execution of a number of complex M&A transactions while serving on the senior leadership team of one of America’s finest and most-admired media companies. He’s well known and respected in our industry as a leader. Ed’s depth of knowledge and experience in the media space is beyond impressive.”
Dolan remarked, “Throughout my career I’ve had the special privilege of being part of extraordinary companies where the only thing as highly-valued as performance were the people who achieved it. I got to know Tom when he was the GM of WGN and ABC’s toughest competitor in Chicago. Although I tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to hire him to run WLS, we developed a true friendship based on the shared belief that amazing people get amazing results. Obviously, working with Tom has been a goal of mine for many years and I’m thrilled that he finally agreed.” Nolan said, “I look forward partnering with Tom, Mitch and the team to acquire and grow local radio stations and digital platforms. We’re committed to creating an organization that super-serves its local communities, delivers outstanding results for our advertising partners and fosters a workplace culture that makes Great Lakes Media a career destination.”
Langmyer added, “Mitch and Ed are incredibly bright, driven leaders who have the highest levels of integrity and character in their professional DNA. Also, their last names rhyme, which is a total bonus.”
Great Lakes Media Corp. intends to primarily invest in the acquisition of local radio stations and digital platforms in the U.S., focusing on properties in medium and large markets in the Northeast and Upper Midwest.
