Norm Pattiz to Continue as Westwood One Chairman

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Westwood One announced Tuesday that founder Norm Pattiz will continue as Chairman of the company's board of directors for two more years. "As the founder of Westwood One, I am delighted to be staying on as chairman of the board to work with Rod Sherwood and the management team as they drive the Company's business," said Pattiz.

"As the Company expands its core business in radio and, more broadly, in television and on digital platforms, I continue to appreciate Norm's programming experience and other insights that helped build the Westwood One brand," commented WWI President Rod Sherwood.

"Our increased financial commitment to the company reflects our confidence in Rod and the management team as they work to position Westwood One as an industry leader," added Senior Managing Director and President of Operations for the Gores Group Mark Stone. "Norm's extensive relationships across the industry are a valuable asset for Westwood One's future."

Pattiz served on the Broadcasting Board of Governors of the U.S.A. from 2000 to 2006. The BBG oversees all U.S. non-military international broadcasting including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Worldnet Television, Radio and TV Marti and the Middle East Broadcasting Network.

Since September 2001, Pattiz has served as a Regent of the University of California. He currently serves as chairman of the Oversight Committee of the Department of Energy Laboratories, including Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore and Lawrence Berkeley.