John R. Raese, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Radio Corporation, has announced that George Pelletier has been named president and CEO effective Aug. 16.
“After an extensive search, George Pelletier was the clear choice to lead West Virginia Radio Corporation into the future,” Raese said in a news release. “Given his extensive background and experience in smaller and medium markets, we knew right away that George was the right person for this very important position in our company.”
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“I look forward to working closely with the staff and continuing the great service these radio properties provide to their local communities,” Pelletier said.
Pelletier, who will replace longtime WVRC president and CEO Dale Miller, has over 37 years of experience in radio, radio networks and digital platforms. Most recently Pelletier has served as regional president of Alpha Media, overseeing 28 of Alpha’s 42 markets. Prior to Alpha, he served as the COO of Digity, which was acquired by Alpha in 2016.
Pelletier served on the Radio Advertising Bureau’s Small Market Advisory Committee 2000-2005 and as chairman from 2003-2005.
Pelletier has been married for 37 years to his wife Katie and they have three grown children. Pelletier’s interests include golf, fishing and hunting.
Miller, 69, announced his retirement Tuesday after more than 44 years with WVRC.
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