EVP and Co-founder of the company, Mike Driscoll has worked with Jeff Warshaw since 1996. Mike was EVP/CFO until stepping down as CFO on 12/31/21. Upon joining Connoisseur Communications Partners LP in September 1996, the company owned 10 radio stations, and Mike’s financial and operational skills were utilized to help grow the company from 10 to 39 stations. For the 10 years before joining Connoisseur, Mike was CFO of US Radio, Inc. which owned and operated 18 radio stations across the country. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Connecticut, a master’s degree in management from Purdue University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and a member of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts
SVP/CFO of the company, Olly Price joined Connoisseur Media in 2012. Olly is responsible for the Finance and Accounting functions as well as providing operational and management oversight and support across the organization. For the 6 years prior to joining the company Olly worked first as a Manager of Financial Planning and then as a Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions for Liberty Global; the largest international cable company. Prior to that, Olly spent 3 years working for KPMG in London, UK. While at KPMG he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Bristol, UK.
Kristin Okesson is the SVP of Connecticut operations. She joined Connoisseur Media in 2013 and is responsible for managing Connoisseur’s entire Connecticut operations which cover New Haven and Metro Fairfield County. Kristin previously ran the stations for Cox Media Group and has been involved in the Radio industry in Connecticut for over 25 years. She has consistently been named “One of the Most Influential Women in Radio” by Radio Ink and has won numerous other prestigious awards. Kristin is the Chair of both the Greater Norwalk Chamber and the Connecticut Broadcasters Association boards. She also serves as Vice Chair of the board for The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport, which is dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence, and volunteers with other community organizations. A graduate of Sacred Heart University, Kristin serves on the Board of Visitors for the School of Arts and Sciences.
Brian Foster is a seasoned media leader with more than two decades of success driving growth, transformation, and performance across radio and digital platforms. Known for bridging legacy broadcast excellence with modern digital strategy, he has led teams through mergers, market shifts, and innovation cycles—delivering measurable results and sustainable growth. Brian’s leadership focuses on performance, collaboration, and vision, positioning organizations to thrive in today’s converging media landscape.
Zoe Burdine-Fly brings over 40 years of broadcast industry experience and 35 years of leadership, ranging from sales management to regional oversight. Known for her collaborative approach and passion for creating work environments that foster individual growth, Zoe has led teams across markets in Michigan, New Jersey, New York State, and Chicago. As part of Connoisseur Media’s leadership team, she is proud to work alongside like-minded professionals who believe in the power of strategic partnerships and the people who make them successful.
