Neuhoff Media's Jeff Hofmann Dies at 60

4-20-13

Hofmann was the News Director for Neuhoff Media in Springfield at WFMB-AM (Sports Radio 1450) since 1998. He took a leave of absence in December to tend to his medical needs. Hofmann began his broadcasting career in Cape Girardeau and then worked in the Belleville area before moving to Springfield. His first job in Springfield was at 1450 WCVS in 1981, where he stayed until 1990. He left to work for United Cerebral Palsy Land of Lincoln before returning to radio at WFMB in 1998. Hofmann was only 60 years old.

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Geoff Neuhoff Dead at 59.

7-22-2012

Neuhoff was the President and CEO of Neuhoff Communications. He died suddenly on Sunday according to COO Mike Hulvey. Hulvey said "Geoff Neuhoff was a giant among small and medium market broadcasters. Geoff demanded from all of us a dedication of greatness and excellence no matter the market size or the power of the station. Geoff believed strongly that innovation was the  way forward and he embraced new technologies with enthusiasm. He will be missed by his team, but the legacy he leaves behind will last for years to come" added Hulvey.

In 2010 Neuhoff was named, "Illinois Broadcaster of the Year" by the Illinois Broadcasters Association. In the spring of 2012, Neuhoff owned WSOY-AM, Decatur Illinois, was honored as a NAB Crystal Award winner. In his acceptance speech at the radio lunch in Las Vegas, Geoff dedicated the award to his father and honored the team of radio professionals who raised enough food in one day to fill two Decatur Food Banks for a year.

Neuhoff Communictions, Inc and Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership, own and operate radio stations;
WFMB-AM, WFMB-FM, WCVS-FM, WXAJ-FM, Springfield Illinois. WSOY-AM, WSOY-FM, WDZ-AM, WDZQ-FM, Decatur, Illinois. WCZQ-FM Champaign, Illinois. WDAN-AM, WDNL-FM, WRHK-FM, Danville, Illinois. KMVT-TV, FOX 14 KTWT-LP and CW, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Geoff is survived by his wife Beth (Russell) Neuhoff, a son Jamie, daughters Lexie and Alice. Arrangements are pending on Martha's Vineyard, Masschusettes.

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