Corporate Leadership
The BIA/Kelsey Team is a group of professionals that have worked in the communications and media industries most of their careers.
They provide strategic leadership and management expertise for our diverse roster of clients.
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Tom Buono, Founder and CEO
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Mark Giannini, COO and Senior Vice President
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Neal Polachek,
President,
BIA/Kelsey
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Rick Ducey, Chief Strategy Officer
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Mark Fratrik,
Vice President, BIA/Kelsey
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Steve Passwaiter,
Vice President Business Development,
BIA/Kelsey
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Geoff Price,
Vice President,
BIA/Kelsey
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William Redpath,
Vice President Consulting,
BIA/Kelsey
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Ed Czarnecki, Senior VP Government Solutions,
SpectraRep
Tom Buono
Founder and CEO
Expertise: Tom is viewed as one of the leading authorities on communications property values and investments.
Tom charts the strategic direction of BIA Financial Network and maintains active oversight all related BIA entities. He also examines strategic relationships and opportunities for the company. Click here for more.
 Mark Giannini
COO and Senior Vice President
Expertise: Corporate management, strategic planning, sales, and senior sales management
Mark is responsible for the growth strategy and operations at BIA/Kelsey. Click here for more.
Neal Polachek
President, BIA/Kelsey
Background: Neal Polachek is the President of BIA/Kelsey. With BIA/Kelsey and The Kelsey Group since 1998, Neal has led the company’s foray into developing proprietary research initiatives that deliver a comprehensive and informed view of the local media and advertising sector. These research initiatives are essential components for the analyses and recommendations that are delivered to Continuous Advisory Service clients of BIA/Kelsey. Click here for more.
 Rick Ducey
Chief Strategy Officer, BIA/Kelsey
Expertise: Digital technology innovations, new media directions and innovative business models, including digital ecosystem collaboration strategies.
Rick assists client with their business planning and sales models, strategic research and market assessment, designing and implementing IT strategies. Click here for more.
 Mark Fratrik
Vice President, BIA/Kelsey
Expertise: Impact of the economy on the broadcasting industries, regulatory issues in the broadcasting industry, new media technologies (including DTV datacasting).
Mark supervises the maintaining of the many BIA databases and conducts primary research on various trends as they affect the broadcasting and related communications industries. He is also involved in conducting research and analysis for clients on matters related to the broadcasting and related communications industries. Click here
for more.
Steve Passwaiter
Vice President of Business Development, BIA/Kelsey
Expertise: Operational sides of the TV/Radio business, trends in the industry and challenges/opportunities going forward.
Steve directs business development for the valuation and strategic consulting groups, and advises broadcast clients on strategic operational challenges. Click here for more.
Geoff Price
Vice President, BIA/Kelsey
Expertise: Asset appraisals, valuations and legal support for the communications and broadcast industries.
Geoff manages and operates the company's Consulting Group and is responsible for the preparation of asset appraisals, valuation studies, strategic consulting assignments, and litigation support for clients in the communications and broadcast industries. Click here for more.
William Redpath
Vice President, Consulting, BIA/Kelsey
Expertise: Business and intangible asset valuation, media and telecommunications industry valuations and trends.
William works on valuation engagements in litigation support projects, often providing attorneys support in legal actions. He also provides fair market valuations and purchase price allocations for financial and tax reporting purposes. Click here for more.
Ed Czarnecki
Senior Vice President, Government Solutions
SpectraRep
Expertise: Emergency alert systems, first responder and incident management, strategic technology, developments in broadcasting and communications field.
Ed coordinates SpectraRep's Homeland Security and National Defense activities and is responsible for strategic planning, program development and implementation, and project direction. He is currently managing a range of projects relating to the improved dissemination of public alerts and warning at the local, state and Federal levels. Click here for more.
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