He was most recently the Chief Technology Officer at Allen Media Broadcasting, an arm of the Byron Allen-controlled Allen Media Group. Now he has resurfaced at one of the nation’s leading video systems integration and consulting firms as Director of Business Development and Technology.
Dan Whealy joined Heartland Video Systems (HVS) earlier this month, ahead of the IBC 2024 conference and expo in Amsterdam.
As HVS sees it, it now has a “distinguished, passionate industry leader” who understands the ins and outs of television and radio stations. “He brings unparalleled expertise across the board to HVS, including ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, and next-generation broadcast technologies,” HVS says.
At HVS, Whealy will focus on fostering strong relationships with broadcast group leaders and engineering support teams while being a key stakeholder for the company’s long-term business growth strategy and direction. He will also be an important component of HVS’s technology leadership team, the company says. “His extensive knowledge of the broadcast landscape and strong leadership background position him to play a pivotal role in shaping HVS’s growth in both traditional broadcast and other emerging business sectors,” HVS adds.
Whealy was instrumental in getting Allen Media’s transition to ATSC 3.0 off the ground, helping the company stay at the forefront of next-gen broadcast technology by delivering cutting-edge viewer experiences.
Before that, he was at Quincy Media, Inc., where he spearheaded a drone program from scratch, achieving one of the first-ever live drone broadcasts during a major news event — redefining aerial-based newsgathering for local news coverage.
And, he was a key leader in the renovation of KWWL-TV in Waterloo, Iowa’s studios under Quincy Media ownership; the 100-plus-year-old building’s infrastructure was modernized during historically accurate renovations back to its original 1900s aesthetics, helping to land the building’s placement on the National Historic Register — all without any impactful downtime in on-air operations over the multi-year project.
Whealy recently completed multiterm service as a member of the National Board of Directors for the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) and Chair of the SBE Communications Committee.
“We are excited to welcome Dan at a transformative time for the broadcast industry,” said HVS President Dennis Klas. “His depth of experience, particularly in ATSC 3.0, aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver innovative solutions for broadcasters. Dan’s forward-thinking approach will help HVS continue to be a trusted partner as we navigate the evolving broadcast landscape.”
Whealy commented, “I am excited to continue my service in the industry at a well-respected company like HVS. I look forward to working with many of the colleagues I already know and to building great relationships with those I have not worked with yet. The industry is, in fact, going through a transformative period in its history, and I can’t wait to get to work and help move the needle forward for HVS in its mission to support our important partners during this time.”
