Leighton Media is pleased to announce Jim Allgeier as General Manager for Leighton Media, Winona.
Allgeier will manage the community-focused, five-radio station cluster. He will be responsible for the administrative, technical, program, and sales aspects of the Winona market.
Stephanie Theisen, VP of Sales and Marketing for Leighton Media said, “Jim is an accomplished media expert with experience in radio and beyond. The addition of a radio veteran, like Allgeier, with over 19 consecutive years in the business will provide the direction and leadership we have been seeking for our Winona market.”
Jim was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he then continued on to receive a degree in Accounting and Management from the University of Dayton, Ohio. Allgeier then worked in the billboard business for 15 years where he had roles in Sales, Sales Management and General Management. He has spent the last 19 years in the radio business as both a General Manager and Market Manager. The last seven years he has served as the market manager for six radio stations in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allgeier stated, “I am excited to be a part of a company like Leighton Media and look forward to leading and growing the great team they have in place, in Winona, as well as getting to know the town and community.”
Leighton Media is a diverse company dedicated to serving numerous industries across all of Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Leighton not only owns radio stations, but also produces events and is an interactive design and marketing company. Leighton Media believes in partnership and ensuring consistent marketing messages founded in a solid strategy across all channels. Leighton Media has 26 radio stations across 7 markets.