Steve Wexler

Steve Wexler’s broadcasting journey began with a childhood passion for radio, making recordings in his homemade “WEXL Studios” in his bedroom, and evolved into a distinguished career spanning on-air performance, executive leadership, and industry mentorship. Wexler worked on-air at WTMJ, WKTI, and WISN before transitioning into management roles that expanded his influence across radio and television.

Wexler held senior leadership positions with major broadcast organizations including Hearst, King Broadcasting, Journal Communications, E.W. Scripps, and Good Karma Brands. His career took him to markets across the country, where he oversaw television and radio operations, guided teams through ownership transitions, and built strong station cultures. As head of Journal Radio Group, he led a multi-market operation through significant industry change and later oversaw its successful sale.

A respected thought leader in broadcasting, Wexler has served as Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and on the boards of the National Association of Broadcasters, and the Radio Advertising Bureau, and currently serves on the Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation Board. Today, through his leadership coaching and consulting work, he continues to mentor broadcasters nationwide, extending a legacy defined by vision, service, and a lifelong commitment to excellence in broadcasting.