Eagle Communications announced this week that longtime employee-owner Nancy Swain has been named market manager for its Hutchinson market, effective Jan. 1.
Swain, who has been with Eagle Radio of Hutchinson since 1997, replaces Ben Waters, who has served as the market manager since Oct. 1. Waters is relocating to Salina to oversee operations in that market.
"We are excited to have Nancy lead our operations in Hutchinson," Eagle CEO Kurt David said. "She has a great rapport with the community and has great relationships with fellow employee-owners in the media center. She trained under longtime Eagle leader Terry Drouhard, who leaves a great legacy of success in Hutch."
Drouhard has retired, effective Dec. 31 after 31 years with Eagle Communications.
"Nancy's selection as manager is the perfect choice to lead our Eagle Radio stations and Hutch Post in Hutchinson," Drouhard said. "Her proven career in broadcasting and marketing through the years has prepared her to help our business partners grow and our listeners and readers enjoy the Eagle product. My congratulations to Nancy in her new role to serve the Hutchinson community and surrounding area."
In Hutchinson, Eagle operates radio stations Country 102.9, KWBW and My 93.1, as well as Hutch Post.
"It's been a pleasure to work for Eagle Communications for over 23 years, and I'm honored to begin serving in the general manager role beginning Jan. 1."
Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with over 165 employee-owners. The company operates more than 30 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network.
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