NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Educational
Media Foundation (EMF) – parent company of K-LOVE and Air1 radio
networks – announces Todd Woods as
its chief legal officer.
Woods comes to EMF after serving as Nissan North America, Inc.'s
vice president, general counsel and secretary and Lowe's Companies,
Inc.'s senior vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant
secretary.
"It's a time of exciting and positive change for EMF as it
relocates from California to the
Nashville area, plus as it expands
new distribution platforms to include podcasts, film, books and
more," Woods said. "I believe my experience with global
corporations that also expanded their scope has prepared me to
benefit EMF."
In addition to owning and operating more than 1,000 radio
signals through the Nos. 1 and 2 contemporary Christian music radio
networks (K-LOVE and Air1), Educational Media Foundation is the
parent company of the AccessMore podcast platform, WTA Media,
K-LOVE Films and K-LOVE Books (an imprint of EMF Publishing).
"In Todd Woods, EMF gains a senior colleague who shares our
faith and mission, understands the needs of a growing family of
companies and is deeply experienced in helping teams navigate
transition and compliance," said EMF CEO Bill Reeves. "We are blessed to have him."
Woods earned his undergraduate degrees and a Master of Business
Administration from the University of
Mississippi as well as a Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law.
Following a career in private practice, Woods worked with both
Lowe's and Nissan where he developed and implemented numerous legal
and compliance initiatives to support employees and organizations
in transition.
"I plan to create consistent systems and enhance compliance
practices to help guide the organization through this season of
growth and change," Woods said.
EMF HISTORY
Educational Media Foundation began as a single, nonprofit radio
station in 1982 and is now the parent company to K-LOVE and Air1 –
the nation's largest Christian music radio networks. Broadcasting
on more than 1,000 signals across all 50 states to 18 million
listeners weekly, EMF is also among the top 10 U.S.-based audio
streaming companies, currently steaming in 189 countries. In recent
years, EMF has expanded to include WTA Media (faith-based films and
publishing), AccessMore (podcasting launched in 2021), K-LOVE On
Demand (video streaming) and more. The ministry continues to grow
with the mission of creating compelling media that inspires and
encourage audiences to have a meaningful relationship with
Jesus Christ. Now entering its 40th
year, EMF employs nearly 500 team members and is transitioning its
headquarters from Northern
California to the Nashville
area – the heart of the Christian entertainment industry.
Media Contact
Michael Conrad, 130 Agency, +1
(214) 616-0320, michael@130a.com
SOURCE Educational Media Foundation