Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. When it comes to business, you never know how your past connections may factor into opportunities down the road. Just ask former Entercom Radio executive Michael Doyle.
More than three decades after graduating from SUNY Brockport, Doyle recently returned to his alma mater to run its business school. In hindsight, it’s an opportunity that his former positions at Entercom Radio and News Radio 810 WGY prepared him for.
Doyle recently told Brockport Today that he’s excited about the opportunity to lead a school that has garnered state-wide recognition for its ties to the local business community. Doyle told the paper that he plans to put students in a position to gain real-life experience in the business world.
“I can engage business leaders about the needs of the community,” he said. “That’s one of the things that I can bring to the table to make sure we have those great connections with the business community at large.”
Doyle served as the regional president of Entercom Communications. He managed many of the broadcaster’s major markers including stations in Rochester and Buffalo, NY. Doyle has taken active roles in supporting the school’s mission of preparing students for life after college.
In the past, he’s served on the Brockport Foundation Board of Directors. According to the school’s website, the board is made up of volunteers who are staunch supporters of the college and its mission. The board oversees financial management and investment of gifts.
“You know there are similarities in running a business and running a school,” stated Doyle. “You know in terms of the problems that you can find in any business situation that are applicable to the challenges that you face in running the School of Business and Management.”
Doyle accepted the role of Dean for the School of Business and Management after retiring as the President of Sales Operations for Entercom Communications.
“The reality is, it was intriguing to me because it was so different from anything I ever did in my career and it’s a challenge. And I love a challenge,” he added.
