BEASLEY Sports WBZ-F (98.5 THE SPORTS HUB)/BOSTON PD MIKE THOMAS has announced that he is leaving to take the Market Manager position at GOOD KARMA BRANDS Sports WMVP-A (ESPN 1000)/CHICAGO effective in JANUARY, enabling him to be closer to family, but will continue to consult the SPORTS HUB.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision. This radio station is a once in a career station, with a once in a career staff,” said THOMAS. “I would like to thank CAROLINE and BRIAN BEASLEY and the entire corporate team for everything. Locally, MARY MENNA, CADILLAC JACK and BUZZ KNIGHT have been fantastic to work with! I also want to thank every single SPORTS HUB employee for 10 years of winning! I know our relationships won’t end here.”
“As a lifelong CHICAGO sports fan, this is a dream come true,” added THOMAS in GOOD KARMA's release. “It’s so exciting as ESPN 1000 CHICAGO has a great team, loyal advertising partners and passionate fans. This also gives me the opportunity to be close to my family and work with a company who, like me, has MIDWEST roots and a passion for sports!”
“It has been a privilege and a pleasure working closely with MIKE over the past couple of years,” said BEASLEY BOSTON VP/Market Manager MARY MENNA. “He is a true talent who has built an amazing, iconic brand. I wish our time together was longer, but wish him every happiness as he starts his MIDWEST adventure.”
“I want to thank MIKE for the instrumental part he has played in leading our award-winning brand throughout its first decade, and wish him continued success in his next chapter,” said BEASLEY Director of Programming CADILLAC JACK. “They’re big shoes to fill, and we look forward to meeting a lot of great talent in the process as the coming days and weeks unfold.”
GOOD KARMA Founder/CEO CRAIG KARMAZIN added, “We’re thrilled to welcome MIKE THOMAS to the team. He is the epitome of best-in-class and his expertise, passion for CHICAGO sports and sports-radio experience will elevate what already is a powerhouse brand.”
That leaves THE SPORTS HUB looking for a new PD. The station is the flagship for the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, BOSTON BRUINS, BOSTON CELTICS, and NEW ENGLAND REVLOUTION. Send resume and materials to
[email protected].
