Leighton Ups Theisen To VP/Sales & Marketing

• Leighton Broadcasting is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Theisen to corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Theisen will oversee all aspects of sales and marketing throughout the seven Leighton Broadcasting markets and Leighton Events, which is best known for ownership of Craft Beer Tours. Theisen will maintain her current position as General Sales Manager for company’s St. Cloud, MN market through 2020.

“The addition of Stephanie Theisen as VP of Sales and Marketing will support the structure of our company as we continue to grow and expand,” said Bob Leighton, CEO of Leighton Enterprises. “Stephanie has a successful track record in sales, team building, and hiring. We are looking forward to her focus in those areas in markets outside of our corporate headquarters, in 2020 and beyond.”

Theisen began her career at Leighton Broadcasting in 2003 as an intern in the sales department. Armed with a Marketing degree from St. Cloud State, she was soon promoted to Account Executive, and in 2014, General Sales Manager. In 2018, Theisen was upped to Executive Director of Leighton Events and Director of Marketing in addition to her GSM duties.

Commenting on her newly enhanced role, Theisen remarked, “In the coming months I will focus on amplifying the impact Leighton Broadcasting has in the communities we serve. Leighton is a robust company with talented employees throughout our locations and divisions. I’m thrilled to serve as the VP of Sales and Marketing for this incredible company.”