Dolan, Nolan Join Great Lakes Media

Great Lakes Media Corp. has announced additions to its leadership team. 

Mitch Dolan is Chief Operating Officer and Ed Nolan joins as Chief Financial Officer.

Dolan, most recently served as COO of Radio & Outdoor for Times-Shamrock Communications. He is well-known for his simultaneous leadership roles as President of the ABC Radio Station Group and President and General Manager of WPLJ-FM in New York City during his 28-year career at ABC.

Tom Langmyer

Nolan, most recently served as SVP-CFO & Treasurer of Greater Media, Inc. for more than 13 years and a total of 27 years with the company - while overseeing numerous asset purchases, stock acquisitions and like-kind exchanges.  He also successfully managed multiple asset sales, including separate exit transactions for the company’s radio broadcasting, cable television and tower properties. 

“I’m pleased to welcome two experienced and exceptional leaders to Great Lakes Media” says Tom Langmyer, CEO of Great Lakes Media Corp.

“Mitch is highly-respected in the media industry and, whether in New York City, where he operated stations directly, or in the ABC major markets he lead across the U.S. - his outstanding track-record of achievement was defined by his ability to consistently out-perform the companies and stations with whom he competed.  Ed’s distinguished career is highlighted by his oversight and successful execution of a number of complex M&A transactions while serving on the senior leadership team of one of America’s finest and most admired media companies.  He’s well-known and respected in our industry as a leader.  Ed’s depth of experience in the media space is beyond impressive.”

Mitch Dolan

“Throughout my career I’ve had the special privilege of being part of extraordinary companies where the only thing as highly-valued as performance were the people who achieved it. I got to know Tom when he was the GM of WGN and ABC’s toughest competitor in Chicago.” states Dolan. 

Ed Nolan

“Although I tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to hire him to run WLS, we developed a true friendship based on the shared belief that amazing people get amazing results.  Obviously, working with Tom has been a goal of mine for many years and I’m thrilled that he finally agreed.”

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the Great Lakes Media team. I look forward partnering with Tom, Mitch and the team to acquire and grow local radio stations and digital platforms.” says Nolan.  “We’re committed to creating an organization that super-serves its local communities, delivers outstanding results for our advertising partners and fosters a workplace culture that makes Great Lakes Media a career destination.

Great Lakes Media Corp. intends to primarily invest in the acquisition of local radio stations and digital platforms in the U.S., focusing on properties in medium and large markets in the Northeast and Upper Midwest.