Great Lakes Media Hires Heavyweights
• Great Lakes Media Corp. today announced the first of several appointments to its Board of Advisors and Senior Leadership Team — and simultaneously proclaimed a strategic shift in the company’s focus toward larger market acquisition opportunities. Tom Langmyer (left), Founder & CEO of Great Lakes Media Corp., has added several highly experienced and well-respected names to the team as the Company moves to become a significant local media player in the U.S. — Pictured, second from left to right:
John Gehron, Chairman of AccuRadio, joins Great Lakes Media Corp. as Board Advisor, bringing his legendary major-market experience as a highly accomplished executive with some of the nation’s premier media companies.
Gabe Hobbs, Sr. Vice President, Broadcast, is well-known as a leader in media and brings a wealth of experience in the areas of audience acquisition, content creation, talent development and leadership.
Chris Petersen, Sr. Vice President, Business & Corporate Development, is an experienced senior executive in brand development & strategy, marketing services, national media and local media.
Bill Zaccheo, Sr. Vice President, Digital has more than 25 years of senior management experience with global media companies where he has been responsible for all critical operating divisions.
Langmyer (left) said, “In building our company, we’ve been fortunate to partner with some of the most successful, respected and admired leaders in media. John Gehron, Chris Petersen, Bill Zaccheo and Gabe Hobbs represent the first announced in a stellar group of people that will build tomorrow’s LOCAL media platform model.”
Langmyer launched Great Lakes Media Corp. in November of 2018 with the initial intent to target media acquisitions in small communities. In a very short time, interest and support shifted Great Lakes’ focus toward the media properties and groups that operate in larger markets. The vision remains the same, which is to invest in radio stations and digital platforms and to grow them as true “local” brands. The company is meeting with investors, brokers and others who are interested in specific markets; and has plans to announce appointments of additional officers and partners in the weeks ahead.
For full leadership bios, visit greatlakesmediacorp.com.
