Changes are coming to Neuhoff Communications as Beth Neuhoff is stepping aside as Chief Executive of the Illinois-based broadcaster and Mike Hulvey is earning a promotion to CEO.
Neuhoff will be shifting to her new role as corporate trustee of the company to Julian Hickman and Makena Neuhoff, grandchildren of the late broadcaster Roger Neuhoff, who founded the company in 2003.
“Mike has a bold vision for where this company is going. He is an excellent team builder and knows what it takes to make Neuhoff the most important and community-focused local media operation in every market we serve,” Beth Neuhoff said in a press release.
“With his deep understanding of our operations and ability to lead both at our company and industry level, I can’t think of a better person to take the reins of this very special company.”
Furthermore, two new family members will be added to a trustee role later in the year, but the company’s current ownership structure will remain intact.
In a note to staffers, Neuhoff communicated she has been transitioning from her position as CEO during the last few months in expectation of Hulvey taking over the top place.
“Though we’d all hoped to give you more notice, it has been a matter of corporate governance that precluded its earlier announcement,” she explained.
“The Neuhoff family has been extremely gracious in working through this transition with me and remain committed and faithful to the company and its employees. In the next few months, I will be transitioning my governance role with the family to Makena Neuhoff, Geoff’s niece, and Julian Hickman, his nephew.”