4-1-2013
Greater Media says Steve Chessare will now run the company's Detroit cluster, including WRIF-FM, WCSX-FM, and WMGC-FM. He's promoted from the Director of Sales position. Greater Media CEO Peter Smyth says, "Steve brings a tremendous wealth of experience, knowledge, and leadership to our team. We look forward to having him take our Detroit cluster to the next level.? Chessare replaces Steve Kosbau, who left the company to pursue other interests.
Prior to joining Greater Media, Chessare served as the Senior Vice President of Sales for Westwood One Companies. Before Westwood One, he was the General Sales Manager of Clear Channel?s WLTW-FM in New York City, and also held various positions at CBS radio, including Vice President/General Manager of CBS Radio Sales, the national sales division of the company?s radio division.
Chessare said, ?I'm in this business because I love and believe in radio. Having the opportunity to work with these heritage radio stations, these incredibly professional people, and this great organization is the best next step in my career. People that I've worked with and respected over the past 25 years in New York City have asked me, "Why Detroit?" and my answer is simple, 'Greater Media.' I couldn't be more excited!?
