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
David Bevins has been a cornerstone of Connoisseur Media’s leadership team since 2006, collaborating closely with CEO Jeff Warshaw to drive success across the company’s markets. David oversees daily operations in each market, working hand-in-hand with general managers to ensure excellence in performance and execution.
David’s career with Jeff Warshaw began in 1993, when he served as General Manager for Connoisseur Communications Partners LP, a role he held until 2000. Between his tenures with Connoisseur, David honed his expertise in senior leadership roles, including Director of Sales and Station Manager with Clear Channel in Chicago and Market Manager for Radio One in Cleveland.
A respected industry leader, David serves on the Board of Directors for both the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). Additionally, he contributes to the RAB’s Sales Advisory Council, leveraging his deep sales acumen to guide the industry’s future.
David is a proud graduate of Ball State University, where he earned a degree in Telecommunications with an emphasis on Radio and Television Management
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.
Mike Coyne is the Director of Operations at Ferocious Digital, responsible for overseeing the entire digital marketing team. Since graduating with a degree in Marketing Management in 2008 from the University of Notre Dame, Mike has accumulated 15 years of digital marketing experience including customer success, account management, partnership management, operations and systems management, and team management. Mike is passionate about providing a great work experience for the digital team while always putting the primary focus on creating successful outcomes for clients and partners.
Robin Faller is the Vice President of Digital Sales of Ferocious Digital, a division of Connoisseur Media. With 20+ years in sales, operations, and marketing, she helps business owners maximize their marketing investment online to drive leads and build their brands. Robin has extensive experience in today’s tactics that leverage AI and drive performance: search engine marketing and optimization, social media, connected TV, podcasts, display, and website design. Robin currently serves on the Stamford Chamber Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Rowena’s career has spanned several public and private sector accomplishments. Her life in the fast-lane of communication and marketing includes heading up Communications for a U.S. Congressional Campaign, Director of Communications for Connecticut’s City of Bridgeport reporting to the Mayor, directing comms for municipal elections, as well as leading local and state Digital, Events, and Sponsorships for regional media outlets. Rowena also spends time working on things that matter to her outside of daily professional responsibilities, including being a former Board member of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce with the BRBC, and former President of the WICC Holiday Fund for Children. Rowena is now an active Board Member of Western CT Tourism and on the Marketing Committee, She holds a BS in Business/Corporate Communications and among other qualifications, she is a certified Brainstorm Facilitator, a graduate of Leadership Greater Norwalk and Greater Bridgeport, and is a FEMA credentialed Public Information Officer including Crisis Communications.
