After 48 years in broadcasting, Pacific Media Group Regional VP and General Manager Terry Gillingham is retiring at the end of February.
Gillingham started in radio management in 1981 when he landed his first General Manager position at Buckley Broadcasting for KWAV-FM. He went on to become the Regional Vice President for California where he helped Buckley grow a chain of stations across the Central Valley area. Since that time, Gillingham has held a variety of positions including Owner/Operator, COO for a state-wide network of stations, and multiple stints as Vice President and General Manager including seven FMs for New Wave Broadcasting. Prior to arriving in Hawaii, Gillingham spent 12 years in Knoxville, Tennessee as Vice President and Market Manager for South Central Media.
Gillingham said, “I am very fortunate to have been able to work with so many dynamic and talented people over the years. As I wind down my radio career, I can honestly look back with pride and satisfaction at the various operations I’ve been able to contribute to.”
“Terry has done a fantastic job. His leadership and passion for the business and the people will be greatly missed,” says Chuck Bergson, Director, President and CEO of Pacific Media Group, Inc. “The good news is, Terry has helped position the station group well, so we are poised and ready to grow to the next level.” Gillingham arrived in Hawaii in 2014 and presided over the significant growth of the Oahu cluster of radio stations, 1027 Da Bomb (KDDB-FM), 947 KUMU (KUMU-FM), 931 Da Pa’ina (KQMQ-FM) and ALT 1059 (KPOI-FM), and on Kauai 935 KONG Radio (KQNG-FM), HI95 (KSRF-FM), Shaka 103 (KSHK-FM) and Kauai’s Country (KUAI-AM/FM).
Gillingham will remain with the company while Pacific Media Group conducts a search for his successor. Those interested in applying for the position can send resumes and cover letters to [email protected].
