Ryan Retires, Howley Simmons Upped to Salem/Boston GM

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, July 1, 2019 | 1:10pm CT

Carole Howley Simmons

Salem Media Group has announced the retirement of 24-year veteran Pat Ryan, who serves as General Manager of its cluster in Boston. Concurrently, the company promotes Carole Howley Simmons to General Manager of Salem/Boston, effective July 1. Howley has served as the General Sales Manager of the Boston stations for the past six years. Earlier in her Salem career, she was as Account Executive selling the market's three Christian Talk outlets.

Salem Regional Vice President Jeff Reisman commented, "Pat has a strong passion for Salem's mission; her contribution over the years has been great, and we wish Pat well on her new adventures."

Reisman added, "Throughout Carole's tenure she has proven herself to be a creative and compassionate leader, skills that will serve her well as GM. Carole brings a wealth of local market knowledge and tenacity that will be instrumental in growing the Salem Boston radio stations/digital services to their full potential."