Trio Of Saga Executive Upgrades

• Tidewater Communications, Inc., a division of Saga Communications serving the Norfolk, VA market announces three executive upgrades: Carol Commander is elevated from Director of Sales to General Manager; Digital Director Tiffany Cobb is upped to Director of Sales, and NTR Director Thom Sauber has been named Director of NTR & Digital Development.

These appointments, effective Jan. 2, 2023 will the vacancy created by last week’s promotion of Market President/GM Wayne Leland to Senior Vice President of Operations, based at Saga’s corporate office in Gross Pointe Farms, MI.

Commander (left) began her radio sales career at WNOR & WAFX in 1985 and rejoined Saga in 2011 as Director of Sales. “When I returned to Saga 11 years ago, I quickly discovered I was working with one of the best teams in the market, as well as one of the best managed broadcast companies in the country,” Commander said. “I’ve learned a great deal while working alongside Wayne Leland. I’m excited to continue my journey with Saga and will continue to place the needs of our listeners, our clients, our staff, and our communities at the forefront.”

Cobb (center) began her radio & digital sales career eight years ago at WNOR & WAFX and was promoted to Digital Director two years ago. “It’s a dream come true to take this next step with TCI,” Cobb said. “I’ve worked alongside Wayne and Carol for several years and have learned from the best. I look forward to putting what I’ve learned into action and to continue to serve our incredible company.” Sauber (right) joined TCI in 2014 and was promoted to NTR Director two years ago. “I’m thrilled to accept these new responsibilities,” Sauber said. “It’s going to be exciting to see what the future holds for our team!”

Leland remarked, “We’re thrilled to promote Carol to General Manager. She’s demonstrated phenomenal leadership capabilities within our team and she’s eager to continue to serve our group. Tiffany and Thom have been a huge part of our team and we are excited as they take on their new roles. The future is bright for Team TCI in Norfolk.”