Thon is brought in as Senior Vice President for Radio and he will directly oversee all of Townsquare's radio markets, reporting to Erik Hellum, Executive Vice President, Radio. When with Clear Channel Thon was Senior Vice President of Operations with responsibility for thirty-eight regional markets in the Eastern United States . Thon is a lifelong radio broadcaster with 33 years of experience in a wide range of roles at Taft, Great American, Citicasters, Jacor and Clear Channel.
?We are excited to have Tom join our team. His track record of leadership speaks for itself and he shares our vision for the future of the radio business,? said Steven Price, Townsquare Media Chairman and CEO. ?I am thrilled with the opportunity to join the leadership team at Townsquare Media,? said Mr. Thon. ?I look forward to working with our markets as we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our listeners, customers and communities with our terrestrial, digital and event brands.?