Tom Tolar Retires as Sarkes Tarzian Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer
After 40 years with the Company and WRCB-TV
Chattanooga, TN – WRCB-TV shares Tom Tolar’s announcement that he will retire after 40 years of service to the company on January 9, 2022. Tolar will retire as Chief Operating Officer of WRCB-TV’s parent company, Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. He began his career with Sarkes Tarzian as General Manager of WATI Radio in Indianapolis and was President/General Manager of WRCB-TV in Chattanooga for 35 years. Tolar has served as President of Sarkes Tarzian Television and Chief Operating Officer for the past three years.
“It’s been a great pleasure to represent Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. for all these years,” said Tolar. “The company gave me a fantastic opportunity four decades ago and has allowed me to have a wonderful career. I have been blessed to be surrounded by talented people at the corporate office and all the Sarkes Tarzian stations. We have shared a commitment to providing the best possible service to our viewers, our listeners, our communities and our advertisers. I have been fortunate to be associated with such an outstanding group of colleagues.”
“Tom has been the best friend and colleague one could wish for,” said Tom Tarzian, Chairman and CEO of Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. “I will miss working with him on a daily basis. Fortunately for our company, Tom will continue to be involved as a consultant and board member. His experience and expertise will continue to serve the mission of our company.”
Tolar has been with WRCB-TV/Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. since 1981. Tolar and his wife, Nancy, live in Hixson. They have two grown children and three grandchildren.
An announcement about Tolar’s replacement as Chief Operating Officer will be made soon.
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WRCB is owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., a Christian media company based in Bloomington, Indiana.
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. also operates KTVN-TV serving Reno, Nevada; WAJI-FM, WGBJ-FM, and WLDE-FM serving Fort Wayne, Indiana; WGCL-AM and WTTS-FM serving Bloomington and Indianapolis, Indiana.