Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections, and the continued growth of its largest and most dynamic market, and home to seven leading radio brands and a growing portfolio of digital offerings.

Mark Handwerger, currently Director of Sales for Connoisseur Portland, will be promoted to Market Manager, effective October 16. Handwerger joined Connoisseur earlier this year after a successful career leading sales operations for major broadcast groups in the Portland DMA for the past 20 years. Current Market Manager Robert Dove will transition to an advisory role and then ultimately retire as his commitment with the company comes to close at the end of the year. Dove was instrumental in recruiting Handwerger to Connoisseur and identified him early as a strong fit to lead the Portland operation moving forward.

Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media, stated, “Portland is a major part of who we are. It’s a great market with incredible talent and strong brands. Mark’s the right person to lead this next chapter. He understands how to connect with the community and drive results, and that’s exactly what we want in a local leader.”

Dove remarked, “These past two years have been a great experience. We’ve built a strong team and made meaningful progress in Portland. Mark’s leadership will keep that momentum going as the team continues to grow.”

“I’m excited about our future here at Connoisseur Portland,” said Handwerger. “The legacy brands we have in this market are powerful, and we’ll continue to grow their local presence. When you combine these audio platforms with our Connrex suite of digital solutions, it’s an unbeatable combination for both listeners and clients. We’re building something special here.”