The Country Network Hires Executive Staff

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The CEO of The Country Network, Warren Hansen, has announced an eight member executive team that will oversee operations of the recently launched network. According to a press release, TCN is available in 23 markets nationwide and has plans to cover 25 percent of all U.S. homes by early next year.
 
Hansen said he is confident that the newly acquired executive employees will help the network grow.
 
“While we are a young organization, we have the depth and breadth of experience of an established network,” he said.
 
TCN began broadcasting last month, according to the release. The network is dedicated to airing Country Music videos and programs hosted by Country Music stars.
 
Hansen has announced that Chris Butterick will be President of TCN Broadcasting. Butterick joined the network in March of 2010 as General Manager of an Alabama affiliate.
 
Tammy Genovese, former President and CEO of the Country Music Association, will be President of TCN Nashville, and Kim Bullard will the Executive Vice President of TCN Nashville. Chad Brock will be vice president of artists relations for TCN. Brock, along with Hansen, is the co-founder of the network and will co-host several programs.
 
Bill Jones will be Consulting Program Director for TCN; Matt Golden will be vice president and creative director for TCN; Bill Hutcherson will be vice president of regional sales; David Reid will be director of traffic for TCN.