Portland OR Radio: Connoisseur Announces Leadership Transition

Connoisseur Media has named Mark Handwerger as Market Manager for its Portland, OR operations, effective October 16, 2025. 

Mark Handwerger

Handwerger, who joined the company earlier this year as Director of Sales, brings over 20 years of broadcast sales leadership experience from major media groups in the Portland market. He succeeds Robert Dove, who will shift to an advisory role before retiring at the end of 2025.Mark Handwerger expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, “I’m thrilled about the future of Connoisseur Portland. Our legacy brands are incredibly strong, and we’ll continue to enhance their local impact. Combining these audio platforms with our Connrex digital suite creates a powerful offering for both listeners and clients.”

Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media, praised the appointment, saying, “Portland is a cornerstone of our company, with exceptional talent and iconic brands. Mark’s deep market knowledge and proven ability to connect with the community make him the ideal leader for this next phase.”

Reflecting on his time as Market Manager, Robert Dove noted, “The last two years have been rewarding. We’ve built a solid team and achieved significant progress in Portland. I’m confident Mark will carry that momentum forward.”