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Norman W. Waitt, Jr., Chairman
Chairman, WaittCorp Investments, LLC
Founder and Chairman of WaittCorp Investment, LLC, Norm Waitt has an active leadership and vision setting role in all his companies. His uncanny sense for opportunity led to his initial venture, Gateway Computers, which he had founded with his brother, Ted and their partner, Mike Hammond. Since that time, he has continued to pursue opportunity through the investment in and development of the operating companies and partnership investments that are now part of WaittCorp Investments, LLC. Included among his investments are NRG Media, McCarthy Group Inc., Election Systems & Software and Gold Circle Films. It is the success of his endeavors that enabled him to establish his nonprofit charity, The Kind World Foundation. Located in his home state of South Dakota, the foundation facilitates numerous community-based service projects. Norm is a graduate of Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and holds degrees in business and economics.
John Schuele
President, WaittCorp Investments,LLC and Gold Circle Entertainment
Prior to joining WaittCorp Investments, LLC, John held a series of top management positions, including Senior Manager of Audit for Deloitte & Touche, Vice President of Finance and Strategic Planning for Convergys and Vice President of Teleservices Sales and Operations at First Data Corporation. John uses his diverse background in business specialties and industries and his financial and strategic planning expertise to identify potential partners and investments for WaittCorp Investments,LLC. The Nebraska native received a BSBA in accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is active in his community, participating in mentoring programs as a volunteer and board member, currently serving as President of the National TeamMates Mentoring Program established by former Nebraska Head Coach, Tom Osborne. He is currently the President of Millard Public Schools Foundation and on the Board of Directors for Marian High School.
Robert Emmert
Partner, McCarthy Capital Corporation
Bob Emmert manages the Eastern US region from the firm’s Boston office. Bob joined McCarthy Capital in 2009 and is responsible for evaluating acquisition opportunities, structuring and financing deals, and consummating transactions. He currently sits on the corporate board of NRG Media. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Bob was a General Partner at a private equity firm specializing in media and communications companies. He has fifteen years of private equity experience.
Dex Allen
The Broadcast Resources Group
Dex has an extensive and proven track record in the broadcasting arena with over 40 years of experience. Starting as a DJ in California he began a 10 year career in markets from Palm Springs to Pittsburgh and back to the west coast. He then decided to focus on sales and eventually became General Manager of San Diego’s KRPI-FM. His first opportunity in ownership (Commonwealth Broadcasting) came in the early 80’s with KMEN-KGGI, Riverside-San Bernardino, CA., leading to other acquisitions in New Mexico. Eventually his 6 stations were sold and he joined Capstar Broadcasting as President/CEO of Pacific Start, overseeing 42 west coast stations. A few years later Commonwealth Broadcasting was resurrected and along with Alta Comm., acquired 24 small markets in the western part of the country, eventually being sold. Dex along with several associates launched The Broadcast Resources Group, a consulting firm in 2007. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Finest City Broadcasting which operates three FM stations in San Diego. He also serves as an Associate Dean for NAB Broadcast Leadership Training Institute mentoring, women and minorities.
Mary Quass
President/CEO, NRG Media LLC
Prior to NRG Media, Mary was the President/CEO of NewRadio Group, a company she started in 2002. Originally, Mary started in radio in 1977 as an account executive and went on to own Quass Broadcasting Company, which merged with Capstar Broadcasting Partners to form Central Star Communications, Inc., in January 1998. Mary served as President and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all aspects of the radio stations in her region. Central Star Communications was a division of Capstar Broadcasting Partners which merged with Chancellor Media in July of 1999 to become AMFM, Inc. Central Star Communications consisted of 66 stations in 14 markets located in the Midwest. She received her BA Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Mary serves as a Board member on the National Association of Broadcasters, United Fire & Casualty Company, US Bank, Mercy Medical Center, Quarton-McElroy Broadcaster Foundation, and other local boards in Cedar Rapids. In the summer of 2010, Mary was six times honored by Radio Ink Magazine when she was named to the lists of The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio and The 50 Most Influential Women in Radio.
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