Charles L. Hobbs

Background

Hobbs, Charles L. was born on January 14, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles L. and Edith Hobbs.

Education

Student, University Missouri, 1965-1967; Bachelor in Communications, Michigan State University, 1967-1969; Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, Detroit, 1982; Master of Arts in Speech, Wayne State University, 1973.

Career

Assistant media research analyst, Campbell-Fwald, Detroit, 1974; supervisor broadcast media business affairs, Campbell-Fwald, Detroit, 1974-1975; spot buyer, Campbell-Fwald, Detroit, 1975-1976; local account executive, Station WJR-FM, Detroit, 1976-1980; national account executive, RAR, Group W, Detroit, 1980-1981; general sales manager, Station WPNT, Pittsburgh, 1981-1984; general sales manager, Station WPTT-television, Pittsburgh, 1984-1986; general manager, Station WPTT-television, Pittsburgh, since 1986.

Achievements

• Charles L. Hobbs has been listed as a noteworthy Television station executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as sergeant United States Army, 1969-1971. Member American Women in Radio and television (board directors Pittsburgh chapter 1983-1985, secretary 1984-1985).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, jogging, yoga, tennis, sailing.

Connections

Married Julie Margaret Collins, September 26, 1970. 1 child, Katherine.

Father:

Charles L. Hobbs

Mother:

Edith Hobbs

Spouse:

Julie Margaret Collins

child:

Katherine Hobbs