With GM Dave Vagle retiring after managing Hubbard’s Alexandria, MN, market for 27 years, the company has chosen Derek Falter to take his place. Falter will oversee KIKV-FM and KULO-FM in Alexandria and KKWS-FM, KWAD-AM and KNSP-AM in Wadena. In 2015 Hubbard Broadcasting acquired 16 radio stations in northern Minnesota from Omni Broadcasting. Derek will replace retiring General Manger Dave Vagle, who successfully managed the Alexandria market for 27 years. Falter comes to Hubbard from Townsquare Media in Duluth, MN where he has been serving as GM and DOS for the past five years. He starts his new job on January 17.
Hubbard Broadcasting VP/Regional Manager of Minnesota Dan Seeman, said, “I can’t tell you how excited we are to bring Derek into Hubbard Broadcasting. Derek ‘s success in Duluth speaks for itself and he will bring experience, passion, and creativity to the Alexandria and Wadena markets. He has big shoes to fill. Dave Vagle has been an outstanding leader in the market for 27 years.”
“I’m extremely honored by this unique opportunity to join Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. and help them to continue to evolve and grow,” commented Falter. “They are dedicated to helping local and regional businesses with their needs today, tomorrow, and in the future and that truly resonates with me. HBI is a proven leader in the industry and I think with my natural skill set and experience I’ll be able to help make an impact immediately.”
