Saga Communications, Inc. Announces Appointment of Samuel D. Bush to Executive Vice President and Wayne Leland to Chief Operating Officer
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA) has announced key leadership changes. Samuel D. Bush has been promoted to Executive Vice President, while retaining his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Bush, who joined Saga in 1997, previously served as Senior Vice President since 2002. Additionally, Wayne Leland has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer from his previous position as Senior Vice President/Operations. Leland joined Saga in 2011 and became part of the executive team in January 2023.
CEO Chris Forgy praised the promotions, highlighting the strength of Saga's leadership team. Both Bush and Leland expressed enthusiasm for their new roles and commitment to Saga's future success.
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership. Samuel D. Bush è stato promosso a Vice Presidente Esecutivo, mantenendo i suoi ruoli di Chief Financial Officer e Tesoriere. Bush, che è entrato in Saga nel 1997, ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Presidente Senior dal 2002. Inoltre, Wayne Leland è stato elevato a Chief Operating Officer dalla sua posizione precedente di Vice Presidente Senior/Operazioni. Leland è entrato in Saga nel 2011 ed è diventato parte del team esecutivo a gennaio 2023.
Il CEO Chris Forgy ha elogiato le promozioni, sottolineando la forza del team di leadership di Saga. Sia Bush che Leland hanno espresso entusiasmo per i loro nuovi ruoli e impegno per il futuro successo di Saga.
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA) ha anunciado cambios clave en la dirección. Samuel D. Bush ha sido ascendido a Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, manteniendo sus funciones como Director Financiero y Tesorero. Bush, quien se unió a Saga en 1997, había servido previamente como Vicepresidente Senior desde 2002. Además, Wayne Leland ha sido elevado a Director de Operaciones desde su puesto anterior como Vicepresidente Senior/Operaciones. Leland se unió a Saga en 2011 y se convirtió en parte del equipo ejecutivo en enero de 2023.
El CEO Chris Forgy elogió los ascensos, destacando la solidez del equipo de liderazgo de Saga. Tanto Bush como Leland expresaron entusiasmo por sus nuevos roles y compromiso con el éxito futuro de Saga.
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA)는 주요 경영 변화에 대해 발표했습니다. Samuel D. Bush가 전무로 승진하였으며, Chief Financial Officer 및 재무 담당관의 역할도 유지합니다. Bush는 1997년 Saga에 입사하였으며, 2002년부터는 수석 부사장으로 활동해 왔습니다. 추가로, Wayne Leland가 수석 부사장/운영에서 운영 총괄 책임자로 승진하였습니다. Leland는 2011년 Saga에 합류하였고, 2023년 1월에 경영진의 일원이 되었습니다.
CEO Chris Forgy는 이러한 승진을 칭찬하며 Saga의 리더십 팀의 강점을 강조했습니다. Bush와 Leland는 새로운 역할에 대한 열정과 Saga의 미래 성공을 위한 헌신을 표현했습니다.
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA) a annoncé des changements clés dans sa direction. Samuel D. Bush a été promu Vice-Président Exécutif, tout en conservant ses fonctions de Directeur Financier et de Trésorier. Bush, qui a rejoint Saga en 1997, avait précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président Senior depuis 2002. De plus, Wayne Leland a été élevé au rang de Directeur des Opérations depuis sa position précédente de Vice-Président Senior/Opérations. Leland a rejoint Saga en 2011 et fait partie de l'équipe dirigeante depuis janvier 2023.
Le PDG Chris Forgy a salué ces promotions, soulignant la force de l'équipe de direction de Saga. Bush et Leland ont exprimé leur enthousiasme pour leurs nouveaux rôles et leur engagement envers le succès futur de Saga.
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA) hat wichtige Veränderungen in der Führung angekündigt. Samuel D. Bush wurde zum geschäftsführenden Vizepräsidenten befördert und behält seine Funktionen als Chief Financial Officer und Schatzmeister. Bush, der 1997 zu Saga kam, war seit 2002 als Senior Vice President tätig. Darüber hinaus wurde Wayne Leland von seiner vorherigen Position als Senior Vice President/Operations zum Chief Operating Officer befördert. Leland trat 2011 Saga bei und wurde im Januar 2023 Teil des Führungsteams.
CEO Chris Forgy lobte die Beförderungen und hob die Stärke des Führungsteams von Saga hervor. Sowohl Bush als auch Leland äußerten Begeisterung für ihre neuen Rollen und ihr Engagement für den zukünftigen Erfolg von Saga.
- Promotion of experienced executives indicates strong internal succession planning
- Continuity in leadership with long-serving executives taking on expanded roles
- Reinforcement of the executive team may lead to improved operational efficiency
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GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today announced the promotions of Samuel D. Bush to Executive Vice President as well as continuing his position as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Bush joined Saga in 1997 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer later being promoted to Senior Vice President in 2002.
Also announced today is the promotion of Wayne Leland from Senior Vice President/Operations to Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Leland joined Saga in 2011 as General Manager of the Company’s radio stations in Norfolk, VA later being promoted to President of Tidewater Communications before joining Saga’s executive team in January 2023.
Chris Forgy stated “Saga has an elite team of leaders and staff. These new titles for both Sam and Wayne are a form of congratulations as well as recognition for their past, present and future contributions to Saga. Their promotions are both well deserved.”
Sam Bush stated “I am excited to continue to work with Chris and the entire Saga team to build on the success that we have already obtained as well as to contribute to overcoming the challenges that currently exist and to build on the significant opportunities that are a part of Saga’s future.”
Wayne Leland stated “It is a privilege to work with such a talented and dedicated team. With our collective efforts, I am confident we will achieve remarkable success and reach new milestones of achievement.”
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Words such as “will,” “may,” “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “guidance,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The material risks facing our business are described in the reports Saga periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers should note that forward-looking statements may be impacted by several factors, including global, national, and local economic changes and changes in the radio broadcast industry in general as well as Saga’s actual performance. Actual results may vary materially from those described herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update any information contained herein that constitutes a forward-looking statement.
Saga is a media company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing and operating broadcast properties with a growing focus on opportunities complimentary to our core radio business including digital, e-commerce and non-traditional revenue initiatives. Saga owns or operates broadcast properties in 28 markets, including 82 FM and 32 AM radio stations and 79 metro signals. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886-7070 or visit our website at www.sagacom.com.
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