Compassion International Names New Director of Radio Marketing
KSBJ/Houston Chief Content Officer Matt Hahn has been hired by Compassion International as the organization’s new USA Director of Radio Marketing. He’ll start in his new position July 1st. Former Director of Radio Marketing Ler Geysbeek passed away in december 2018.
“Having the opportunity to serve alongside so many great broadcasting professionals over my career has allowed me to grow and learn as a leader,” Hahn said, “What excites me the most is seeing how God is continuing to use Christian media to further His Kingdom in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name through the ministry of Compassion International. I am looking forward to being a part of that ministry.”
“We are excited to have someone of Matt’s caliber join our team,” said Mike Johnson, Compassion’s Senior Director of Channel Development. “Matt’s expertise and knowledge of the radio industry will help us expand our efforts so we can be even more effective in our efforts to serve more children around the world.”
Hahn has 30 years of radio experience including KSBJ/NGEN in Houston, 12 years as Mid-South Regional Manager for WAY-Media, Inc. overseeing the operations of WAY-FM Louisville, Nashville and Alabama stations. Hahn has also served at WCVO/Columbus (104.9, The River) vice president of programming and as the general manager of WVMC/Mansfield, Ohio.
Matt Hahn and his wife Justine have been married for 24 years. They have twin daughters, Jana and Joy, age 20 and a son Joshua, who is 17.