NRG Media has announced the promotion of Jim Smith from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Operating Officer.
Smith has been with NRG Media since 2008 after previously working for auditor RSM US. In his new role, Smith adds operational oversight of NRG’s 38 stations across 9 markets in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin. He will continue in his previous CFO duties.
NRG Media, LLC today announced Jim Smith has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Smith spent the last 14 years at NRG Media as Chief Financial Officer.
In addition to continuing to oversee the financial component of NRG Media as the company’s CFO, he will lead the operational oversight of NRG’s 9 markets and 38 radio stations throughout the Midwest in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
“Jim understands the importance of NRG’s mission to provide great local radio and plays an instrumental role in leading the company through operational challenges created by the pandemic over the last two years,” commented NRG Media President/CEO Mary Quass.
“I am excited for our future. We have a great team and I look forward to us continuing to drive The NRG way,” stated Smith.