Sarkes Tarzian Forms Consolidated ''ST Radio'' Group
| RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 10:53am CT |
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 Brad Holtz |
Sarkes Tarzian is consolidating of all radio properties under the new ST Radio banner. The six-station group will be led by company veteran Brad Holtz, who has been named President of ST Radio, effective immediately. ST Radio properties include AAA WTTS/Indianapolis, News/Talk WGCL/Bloomington IN, Classic Rock WTTS-HD2/Bloomington, AC WAJI/Fort Wayne, Classic Hits WLDE/Ft. Wayne and Alternative WGBJ/Fort Wayne.
Based in Indianapolis, Holtz previously served as President/GM of WTTS, WGCL and WTTS-HD. He also held programming leadership positions for WTTS, WGCL and WGBJ for more than 15 years. He retains his role as Vice President of Sarkes Tarzian Inc.
Holtz commented, "Consolidating our Indiana radio properties into a single, unified group will make ST Radio more competitive while strengthening our core business. I welcome the opportunity to lead such a talented group of professionals across our three markets and I offer my humble gratitude to Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. for the faith they have placed in me."
WAJI, WLDE and WGBJ Veteran President/GM Lee Tobin will transition into the newly created corporate role of Senior Vice President of Radio and Community Affairs, where he will manage projects that are critical to the mission of Sarkes Tarzian Inc. He will continue to work with the company's leadership team through the transition period and beyond.
Tobin commented "I'm excited to begin a new chapter in my Sarkes Tarzian career. I am especially thankful to CEO Tom Tarzian, Co-CEO Mike Kendall, and COO Pam Teague for the opportunity."
Sarkes Tarzian co-CEO Mike Kendall said, "While the radio industry faces many challenges, there are just as many new opportunities to be discovered. Brad's record of accomplishment and his vision for what radio can and should be perfectly suit his new position. We are delighted to welcome Lee Tobin to the corporate level where his decades of radio experience and commitment to our company's mission are unmatched and will be essential to our work."
