Connoisseur Portland Appoints Mark Handwerger as MM

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 2:15pm CT

Mark Handwerger

Connoisseur Media has announced a leadership transition in Portland, OR, promoting Director of Sales Mark Handwerger to Market Manager, effective October 16. Handwerger joined the company earlier this year following two decades in Portland broadcast sales leadership roles with major media groups. He succeeds Robert Dove, who will transition into an advisory position before retiring at year's end.

"I'm excited about our future here at Connoisseur Portland," said Handwerger. "The legacy brands we have in this market are powerful, and we'll continue to grow their local presence. When you combine these audio platforms with our Connrex digital suite, it's an unbeatable combination for both listeners and clients."

Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw added, "Portland is a major part of who we are. It's a great market with incredible talent and strong brands. Mark's the right person to lead this next chapter-he understands how to connect with the community and drive results."

Reflecting on his tenure, Dove said, "These past two years have been a great experience. We've built a strong team and made meaningful progress in Portland. Mark's leadership will keep that momentum going."