The digital multicast television network purveyor led on a day-to-day basis by President/COO Otto Padrón has secured a new Chief Financial Officer. And, like Padrón, he was formerly with Los Angeles-focused broadcast licensee Meruelo Media.
Craig Telepanich began his career in media at Paramount Pictures, where he built and led the financial reporting team for the International Theatrical division and oversaw the transition of international reporting from the UK to Los Angeles. He later joined Meruelo Media, expanding his role to oversee budgets, safeguard company assets, maintain banking and payment controls, and lead consolidated financial reporting for the media group.
In his new role, he will lead all financial operations for GAIM, ensuring operational discipline while fueling the company’s continued growth and innovation. Telepanich reports to Padrón and to Co-President/CEO Joel Wertman, and is based in Los Angeles.
“Craig is a builder—a disciplined operator who knows how to future-proof a company’s finances while unlocking new value across the enterprise. I know this first-hand, having worked with him in another life,” said Padrón. “He’s the right financial architect for this next phase of GAIM’s evolution—and we’re thrilled he chose us to write his next professional chapter.”
Telepanich commented, “I’m honored to bring my experience and versatility to Get After It Media under the leadership of Joel and Otto. This is an organization on the ascent, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this team.”
Get After It Media (GAIM)’s offerings are comprised of The Heartland Network, Retro TV, The Action Channel, The Family Channel, and Rev’n.
