Mike Throne
President/CEO at Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce- Claim this Profile
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Nelson Coleman
I have know Mike since he came to Chillicothe and was immediately impressed with his skills and commitment to the community. My assessment of Mike has not diminished and his promotions were well deserved and understandable.
Lori McNelly
Mike is a goal-oriented leader. He has clear, attainable expectations and assists those reporting to him in achieving success, as demonstrated by his staff's many awards and recognitions over the years. Mike has high standards for quality, which makes for an exceptional staff and a great product.
Lisa Roberson
Mike Throne is a news man who understands what it means to chase a story. As a previous reporter himself, he knows how to encourage cub reporters to dig deeper, look for other sources and flush out a story until it reaches its full potential. However, probably more important is the fact that he genuinely cares about his employees. As such, he understands that employees do not work in a vacuum where outside life does not exist. He has perfected the balance of getting the most out of his employees while also encouraging them to make the most out of their lives.
Nelson Coleman
I have know Mike since he came to Chillicothe and was immediately impressed with his skills and commitment to the community. My assessment of Mike has not diminished and his promotions were well deserved and understandable.
Lori McNelly
Mike is a goal-oriented leader. He has clear, attainable expectations and assists those reporting to him in achieving success, as demonstrated by his staff's many awards and recognitions over the years. Mike has high standards for quality, which makes for an exceptional staff and a great product.
Lisa Roberson
Mike Throne is a news man who understands what it means to chase a story. As a previous reporter himself, he knows how to encourage cub reporters to dig deeper, look for other sources and flush out a story until it reaches its full potential. However, probably more important is the fact that he genuinely cares about his employees. As such, he understands that employees do not work in a vacuum where outside life does not exist. He has perfected the balance of getting the most out of his employees while also encouraging them to make the most out of their lives.
Nelson Coleman
I have know Mike since he came to Chillicothe and was immediately impressed with his skills and commitment to the community. My assessment of Mike has not diminished and his promotions were well deserved and understandable.
Lori McNelly
Mike is a goal-oriented leader. He has clear, attainable expectations and assists those reporting to him in achieving success, as demonstrated by his staff's many awards and recognitions over the years. Mike has high standards for quality, which makes for an exceptional staff and a great product.
Lisa Roberson
Mike Throne is a news man who understands what it means to chase a story. As a previous reporter himself, he knows how to encourage cub reporters to dig deeper, look for other sources and flush out a story until it reaches its full potential. However, probably more important is the fact that he genuinely cares about his employees. As such, he understands that employees do not work in a vacuum where outside life does not exist. He has perfected the balance of getting the most out of his employees while also encouraging them to make the most out of their lives.
Nelson Coleman
I have know Mike since he came to Chillicothe and was immediately impressed with his skills and commitment to the community. My assessment of Mike has not diminished and his promotions were well deserved and understandable.
Lori McNelly
Mike is a goal-oriented leader. He has clear, attainable expectations and assists those reporting to him in achieving success, as demonstrated by his staff's many awards and recognitions over the years. Mike has high standards for quality, which makes for an exceptional staff and a great product.
Lisa Roberson
Mike Throne is a news man who understands what it means to chase a story. As a previous reporter himself, he knows how to encourage cub reporters to dig deeper, look for other sources and flush out a story until it reaches its full potential. However, probably more important is the fact that he genuinely cares about his employees. As such, he understands that employees do not work in a vacuum where outside life does not exist. He has perfected the balance of getting the most out of his employees while also encouraging them to make the most out of their lives.
Credentials
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Content Marketing: How to Podcast
LinkedInMay, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President/CEO
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Podcast Host
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Apr 2021 - Present
With Marty Ford, I'm the co-host of "Feels Like Home," a episodic podcast that focuses on conversations centered about Chillicothe and the surrounding area. Each episode brings you into our conversations with each other and with the people who influence us. With Marty Ford, I'm the co-host of "Feels Like Home," a episodic podcast that focuses on conversations centered about Chillicothe and the surrounding area. Each episode brings you into our conversations with each other and with the people who influence us.
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Chillicothe Gazette
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community and Engagement Editor
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Jul 1997 - Nov 2018
Joined Gazette staff in 1997 as local news editor, which gave me oversight over reporters and worked alongside photographers. My chief mission was to bring the staff together as a team to produce an engaging news report for our readers. Became Managing Editor in October 1998 and led the entire news operation, which not only included the planning of stories, etc. and handling the financial budget.Added duties as editor for Lancaster Eagle-Gazette in October 2016.Company awardsBest of Gannett, Watchdog reporting, third place, 2015Finalist for Gannett's Greater Good award, 2015Best of Gannett, Second Place, 2013, Public Service JournalismBest of Gannett, Third Place, 2007, Innovation (as part of groupwide team)Best of Gannett, Second Place, breaking news, 2005Associated Press awards by year2017: 22 total finalists; 15 in Chillicothe, 7 in Lancaster - including General Excellence for Chillicothe and the First Amendment Award for Lancaster. Also two first-place awards and second place in the Ohio's Best Journalism contest.2016: 18, 8 in Chillicothe, 10 in Lancaster - including General Excellence, third place for Lancaster2015: 17, including General Excellence, second place2014: 26, including General Excellence, first place2013: 11, including General Excellence, third place2012: 12, including General Excellence, first place2011: 8 2010: 14, including General Excellence honorable mention2009: 7, including General Excellence third place2008: 122007: 3Also won General Excellence, honorable mention in 1998
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General Manager
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2013
After working as managing editor, I added the general manager's site in 2005. As general manager, I have oversight over the entire Gazette Media operation, including advertising, circulation, online and information center.
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USA TODAY NETWORK
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Managing Editor
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Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
Day-to-day oversight of digital and print content generation and reader engagement at the MNCO South (Chillicothe, Lancaster, Zanesville, Coshocton) Information Centers. Day-to-day oversight of digital and print content generation and reader engagement at the MNCO South (Chillicothe, Lancaster, Zanesville, Coshocton) Information Centers.
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Sandusky Register
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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Oct 1992 - Jul 1997
Started in a one-person bureau in Bellevue, but worked into the main office and became the Chief Law and Order Reporter for the seven-day paper in the county seat of Erie County. Also, handled some planning of the Seniors page each week and served on the paper's editorial board. Started in a one-person bureau in Bellevue, but worked into the main office and became the Chief Law and Order Reporter for the seven-day paper in the county seat of Erie County. Also, handled some planning of the Seniors page each week and served on the paper's editorial board.
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Education
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1988 - 1992
Bowling Green State University
BA, Popular Culture, Pop Culture, Journalism
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