Thomas Bruno

General Manager & Executive Director at The Summit FM | 25 Years Leading Award-Winning Public Radio Across Northeast Ohio & Beyond

Akron, Ohio, United States

About

General Manager and Executive Director of The Summit FM since 2000, leading an award-winning public radio station that serves Northeast Ohio and beyond. Under my leadership, The Summit broadcasts across multiple markets—91.3FM in Akron-Canton, 90.7FM throughout Youngstown-Warren and western Pennsylvania, and 90.1FM in Athens—while reaching global audiences at thesummit.fm and through our mobile app. As a passionate advocate for public media, I've built deep relationships with civic leaders, philanthropic organizations, corporate partners, and nonprofits throughout the region. My approach centers on servant leadership: empowering highly engaged teams, collaborating closely with our Board of Directors, and cultivating a workplace culture where every voice matters. The Summit FM - connecting people through music, storytelling, and the shared experience of great radio.

Experience

  • President at Index of Possibilities
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Consulting services to nonprofit organizations, especially public media, in fundraising strategies, community engagement, and board relations.

  • Executive Director & General Manager at The Summit FM
    Oct 2000 - Present · 25 yrs 9 mos

    The Summit FM is a listener-supported, independent voice, building community around compelling music and enlightened content. The Summit FM serves Akron and Canton at 91.3FM, Youngstown and western Pennsylvania at 90.7FM, 90.1 FM Athens, and streaming at www.thesummit.fm.

  • Producer at FOX 8 Cleveland
    Sep 1994 - Oct 2000 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    WJW-TV, channel 8, is a Fox-affiliated television station in Cleveland, Ohio. During my tenure at WJW Fox 8, I served as producer for "Good Day Cleveland," collaborating closely with Loree Vick and managing the popular "Around Town" segment. As Lead Sports Producer, I directed comprehensive coverage alongside broadcasting icons Casey Coleman, Dan Coughlin, John Telich, Mark Schroeder, and Tony Rizzo. My portfolio includes dozens of hours of sports features surrounding major events including All-Star Games, World Series coverage, and breaking sports news developments such as the Browns' historic return to Cleveland. Additionally, I produced special programming for distinguished Fox TV personalities including Wilma Smith, Dick Goddard, and other station legends, delivering compelling content that resonated with Northeast Ohio viewers.