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Mike Novak to Retire as Educational Media Foundation CEO
RADIO ONLINE | Friday, June 1, 2018 |
Mike Novak, CEO of non-commercial Contemporary Christian Educational Media Foundation, has announced he will retire in the coming months from the company that operates the K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks. Novak and EMF's board of directors have been working closely the past couple of years on the timing of his retirement. Novak, 68, who joined the network in 1998 and has served as CEO since 2007, will work with the board in their search for his successor.
"It has been a great honor to be a part of God's plan to use this radio ministry to connect people to Jesus Christ," said Novak. "I know there is a season for everything and my season for leading this organization is coming to an end. I am looking forward to serving EMF in an emeritus role, staying involved in the broadcasting world, and spending more time with my amazing wife, Cheri, and my family."
"Mike Novak has provided outstanding leadership to our organization for these last 11 years as CEO," said EMF Chairman of the Board Dan Antonelli. "Mike has used his deep knowledge of the broadcasting industry and his passion and commitment to our ministry to create an organization that today reaches more than 20 million people each week."
Novak's involvement with K-LOVE goes back to 1982 when he served as the voice of the station and then joined EMF full time in 1998 as an air talent and later Program Director, Network Program Director, Vice President of Programming, and Senior Vice President, before being tapped to be President/CEO in 2007. Prior to joining EMF, he held a number of positions at for-profit radio stations in major markets in California for many years.
"God has done great things for this ministry and through this ministry," added Novak. "It has been amazing to watch so many people be involved in this ministry and bring Christian music and teaching to so many communities throughout the United States. With online streaming now growing fast, the ministry's reach is unlimited."
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