Mark Simpson, Cpbe, Drb, A MD, Cbne, Mcp
About Mark Simpson, Cpbe, Drb, A MD, Cbne, Mcp
Mark Simpson serves as the Chief Engineer at CUMULUS MEDIA, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in the broadcasting industry, he has held various engineering leadership roles and specializes in AM, FM, HD, and IT technologies.
Current Role at Cumulus Media
Mark Simpson serves as the Chief Engineer at Cumulus Media, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the engineering operations and managing the technical team. His responsibilities include mentoring engineering staff and ensuring the effective functioning of broadcasting technologies. He specializes in AM, FM, HD, and IT technologies, contributing to the company's technical advancements.
Previous Experience at Townsquare Media
Prior to his current role, Mark Simpson worked at Townsquare Media as the Senior Vice President of Engineering from 2016 to 2020. He also held the position of Vice President of Engineering for a year in 2015. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing engineering operations and implementing technical strategies in the Tucson, Arizona area.
Engineering Career Background
Mark Simpson has a comprehensive background in broadcasting engineering. He worked at Cumulus Media from 2002 to 2015 in various roles, including Director of Engineering/IT and Regional Engineering Manager. His earlier experience includes serving as Chief Engineer at Nassau Broadcasting from 1997 to 1999 and being a member of the National Board of Directors for the Society of Broadcast Engineers from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Technical Training
Mark Simpson completed his education at Neshaminy High School, earning a diploma from 1981 to 1984. He furthered his studies at Bucks County Technical School, where he specialized in Electronics Technology and achieved a diploma from 1982 to 1984. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in broadcasting engineering.
Recruitment and Project Involvement
In his current role, Mark Simpson actively recruits new engineering talent to strengthen the technical team at Cumulus Media. He has been involved in planning and executing numerous studio and transmitter plant buildouts across various locations in the United States, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the company's engineering capabilities.