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Joyce Cooling & Heating Inc
51 Lake St.
Nashua, NH 03060
603-882-4244

I first met George Russell in October of 2014 to do a 20-minute interview about HVAC in the
Nashua area. J] had been listening to the show for years even when it was carried from the New
London Station. I was on the show a few more times before Joyce Cooling & Heating, Inc
became an advertiser. I have worked with George and Bob both on the air and off and am proud
to be affiliated with them.

What I found from our relationship was that WSMN was the only local media in town that
seemed to want to be a voice of Nashua same as when | was a kid. We were involved in a
mayoral debate, live broadcast of the Groundhog Breakfast in 2019, and several live remotes
around the city. In every instance we received positive feedback from our customers.

After George Russell and Bob Bartis had purchased the station and were moving it to an iconic
location looking out over Main St., WSMN1590 began to grow into a first-class radio station.
Running a radio station today is more complex than it was just 8 years ago. They have integrated
the station, so it has live HD cameras streaming in-house shows to the Internet.

One of their greatest strengths is combining Bob’s legal background with George’s media
experience. Over the years they have successfully faced adversity and numerous challenging
situations with a levelheaded professional manner.

In my opinion, they can deliver the operational and technical talent that will be required to run
Nashua’s Public Access Channel and make it a success.

Tony Joyce
President

Edward J. Lecius

11 Underwood Lane
Merrimack, NH 03054

February 20, 2022

To whom it may concern:

I have been involved in the broadcast business for over 50 years
here in Nashua. I have also served as a former member of the Cable
Advisory Board ( 18 years representing the Nashua Police

Department) and currently host “eYe on Education” for the Nashua
School District.

I am writing this to give my full endorsement of the proposal of BRB
and their proposal to operate Nashua’s Public Access channel.

Bob Bartis grew up in Nashua and his family has deep ties to the
community. George Russell has demonstrated a love for the city
and his willingness to be Nashua ever since he arrived here.

What they and their team of professionals are proposing will, I
believe, energize the Public Access channel and bring it to another
level.

I urge your strong consideration of their proposal.

Sincerely,

Fd Lectus

Edward J. Lecius

SHEPHERD ¢o-HAYES, P.L.L.C

Trial Lawyers

February 20, 2022

Nashua City Hall

Administrative Services Purchasing Dept.
299 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03060

RE: Public Access Television Operations & Management Services
Bid Proposal of Robert J. Bartis, Esq. & George Russell

Dear City of Nashua:

It is an honor to submit this recommendation in support of my great friend, colleague and mentor
Robert J. “Bob” Bartis. First, and of most importance, Bob is an amazing person and a valuable asset to
the Nashua community. Over the past 20 years I’ve had the privilege of watching Bob rise in the legal
field to become a prominent lawyer who built a thriving law practice here in the city. In his role of
lawyer, Bob has (and continues} to help countless Nashua residents facing a vast range of assorted legal!
challenges with fairness, understanding, compassion and the utmost professionalism.

Equally impressive is Bob’s successful revival of our local community radio station WSMN 1590. In
March, 2017 Bob purchased WSMN, a local radio station that first aired in March, 1958. Through sheer
tenacity and determination Bob and George Russell transformed a one-time popular, but long defunct,
radio station into an all encompassing and inviting forum. Bob and George are the driving force, the
architect, behind the engaging programing and inclusive atmosphere fostered at WSMN 1590 radio.
Under Bob and George’s stewardship, local residents may tune in anytime and listen to a wide
assortment of relevant content — quality content that changes by the hour. For example, in the morning
one may tune inand listen to a lively political debate and, several hours later, one may tune in again and
listen to a sports program. Bob and George warmly invite groups from all walks and stations in life onto
the airwaves. In short, WSMN is the heartbeat of local democracy.

Bob are George are the most qualified candidate to transform public access television. For them, it is no
giant leap to pivot from resurrecting the local radio waves to rejuvenating the local television station.
With their proven investment of time and dedication to local programming (and, by virtue, our local
community), it is beyond all doubt that Bob and George will successfully transform community television
in the same fashion that he completely reinvigorated and revived WSMN.

102 Amherst Street * Nashua, New Hampshire 03064 » 603.521.7877
www.shepherdhayes.com

Licensed in NH & MA

lama long-time small business owner here in Nashua. Bob and George unequivocally have my utmost
confidence, trust and support. I’m equally confident that Bob and George Have earned the support of

the Nashua community at large.

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V. Resumes
Resumes for the staff proposed for this project are attached:

Michael Hemeon
George Russell

Bob Bartis, Esq.
Gordon Jackson
Carolyn Choate

Art Colvin

Jasmie Torres Allen
Oscar Villacis

Dan Alpert, Esq.

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See Attached Resumes

MICHAEL HEMEON

54 Hickory Lane - Windham, NH 03087
Phone: 973-224-3168 Email: MIKEHEMEON@GMAILCOM

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EXPERIENCE

JULY-2019 — TO PRESENT
WSIMIN AM & FM

194 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03060

CO-HOST ON SOLID GOLD SATURDAYS HEARD EVERY SATURDAY FROM 3-7PM. Music from the 60s, 70s,
and 80s. ALSO HEARD ON WXBJ-FM, ALONG THE NH AND MASSACHUSETTS SEASCOAST AND WMEX-
FM, ROCHESTER, NH

FEB-2016 — PRESENT
WXBJ-FM

2 SOUTHER LANE
SALISBURY, MA 01852

GENERAL MANAGER, ENGINEERING, AND SALES

WXBJ HAS ONLY BEEN ON THE AIR FOR YEARS AND IT WAS BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP BY ME. FCC
APPLICATIONS, FREQUENCY SEARCH, AND LICENSING, TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASING AND
INSTALLATION.

MAY, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER,2016
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
765 NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD
LINCROFT, NJ 07735

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR — TV AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

TAUGHT TV PRODUCTION WHICH CONSISTED OF LIGHTING, STUDIO PROCEDURE, VIDEO AND AUDIO
PRODUCTION. SUPERVISED MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FOR LIVE PROGRAMMING. BROOKDALE
HAD A REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL STATION THAT OFFERED 24/7 PROGRAMMING. WOULD HOLD
ADVANCED WORK SHOPS IN MICROWAVE AND SATELLITE NEWS GATHERING TECHNOLOGY (117,000
SUBSCRIBERS)

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SEPTEMBER, 2012 TO APRIL, 2014
CLIFTON NJ PUBLIC ACCESS

900 CLIFTON AVENUE

CLIFTON, NJ 07013

PRESIDENT OF THE CLIFTON NJ CABLE ADVISORY COMMITEE AND STUDIO OPERATIONS

REDEDIGNED THE STUDIO AND REPPLACED ALL OF THE STUDIO EQUIPMENT WHICH INCLUDED
AUTOMATION AND ALSO ADDED REMOTE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS IN
EQUIPMENT USAGE, DIRECTING, FLOOR OPERATIONS. INCORPORATED NEW SHOWS INCLUDING
MANY OLD TV SERIES SO THAT THE STATION WENT FROM 10 HOURS WEEKLY TO 24/7 AUTOMATED
OPERATION. (46,000 SUBSCRIBERS)

MAY, 1983 TO MAY, 2009
NBC/UNIVERAL

30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10012

DIRECTOR OF ON-AIR OPERATIONS

MANAGED 65 BROADCAST TECHNICIANS THAT WERE RESPONSIBLE THE STUDIOS, MASTER CONTROL
OPERATIONS FOR THE EAST, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, AND PACIFIC NETWORKS ALSO THE SKYPATH
SATELLITE SYSTEM THAT DISTRIBUTED NETWORK PROGRAMMING TO THE 187 NETWORK AFFILIIATES.
THIS WAS MY LAST POSITION BEFORE RETIREMENT.

DURING TENURE | HELD MANY POSITIONS AND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANY TECHNICAL PROJECTS.

- THE SKYPATH SATELLITE SYSTEM WHICH WAS THE FIRST TV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UTILIZING
THE KU-BAND. THE SYSTEM WOULD DISTRIBUTE ALL OPF NBC PROGRAMMING UTILIZING
DIFFERENT SATELLITE TRANSPONDERS. WHAT THE AFFILIATE STATIONS WOULD RECEIVE
WOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE SYSTEMS AUTOMATION.

- AMEMBER OF THE FOUR MAN ANALOG SATELLITE VEHICLE DESIGN TEAM THAT WERE
DISTRIBUTED TO THE AFFILATE STATIONS. WHICH ALLOWED THEM TO FEED LIVE CONTENT TO
THEIR STATION AND THE NETWORK.

CHIEF ENGINEER FOR WNBC-TV — CHANNEL 4. RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDIO AND TRANDSMITTER
OPERATION.

- MANAGER OF TRANSMISSION SERVICES- 1988 SUMMER OLYMPICS FROM SEOUL, KOREA.
RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOTE UNITS AT THE VENUES AND THE TECHNICAL OPERATIONS AT THE
INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST CENTER AS THE HOST BROADCASTER.

- MANAGER OF TRANSMISSION SERVICES — 1992 SUMMER OLYMPICS FROM SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA. RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDIOS AT THE BROADCAST CENTER, REMOTE VENUES, AND
SATELLITE UPLINKS.

- PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE TRANSITION FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL NEWSGATHERING

VEHICLES. NBC WAS THE FIRST IN THE NATION TO SWITCH OVER TO A DIGITAL TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM. FROM A PRACTICAL STAND-POINT THIS ALLOWED FOUR SATELLITE VEHICLES TO
ACCESS THE SAME SATELLITE TRANSPONDER. THIS ALLOWED THE NETWORK TO OFFER
AFFILIATE STATION A FIVE-MINUTE WINDOW FOR TWENTY-DOLLARS VS TWO-HUNDRED
DOLLARS FOR FIVE MINUTES.

APRIL, 1982 TO APRIL, 1983

GROUP W SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
250 HARBOR DRIVE

STAMFORD, CT 06904

STUDIO AND UPLINK ENGINEER

INITIALLY HIRED TO BUILD THE STUDIO AND CONTROL ROOMS FOR THE SATELLITE NEWS CHANNEL, A
24 HOUR LIVE NEWS NETWORK THAT WAS TO COMPETE AGAINST CNN. DESIGNED AND BUILD MASTER
CONTROL ROOMS THE LIFETIME NETWORK, THE A&E NETWORK, THE TRAVEL CHANNEL, AND TWO
PAY-PER-VIEW CHANNELS. ALL WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH OUT SATELLITE EARTH STATION IN
STAMFORD.

SEPTEMBER, 1979 TO MARCH, 1982
WENH-TV

MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING
DURHAM, NH 03824

STUDIO TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBLE FOR MASTER CONTROL, VIDEOTAPE, FILM, CAMERA SETUP, AUDIO OPERATION, AND
REMOTES BROADCASTS.

August, 1978 to August, 1979
WGCY-FM and WCCM-AM
Lawrence, Massachusetts

Assistant Chief Engineer (Part-Time)

Responsible for transmitter and studio maintenance.

April, 1978 through July, 1979
WMUR-TV

Elm Street

Manchester, NH 03101

Master Control Operator

Responsible for insuring that all content played as scheduled and conformed to FCC Rules and
Regulations.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES

SOCIETY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERS CERTIFIED

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST ENGINEER -CPBE

FCC COMMERCIAL LICENSES

FCC DIGITAL GMDSS MAINTAINERS LICENSE ENDORSED FOR RADAR #DMO0000214
FCC DIGITAL GMDSS MAINTAINER/OPERATORS LICENSE ENDORSED FO RADAR #DB000002 26

FCC COMMERCIAL RADIOTELEGRAPH OPERATORS LICENSE # T200000035

EDUCATION

OCTOBER, 2001
M.S. in Management of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey

George Russell

Experience

2018-Present

Bartis Russell Broadcasting, LLC
Owner/Operator/Broadcaster Responsible for all functions of

Commercial Radio Broadcasting. Content, Stream, Video Stream,
Engineering, Finances, Clients and Hosts, Software, Pre and Post
Production Editing, Employees, Community Engagement, Social
Media, Countless Application Software and Servers, and most
importantly all sales.

2006-2018

Absolute Broadcasting
WSMN1580 Nashua Morning Drive Host 6-9a Responsibilities

included all Content, Stream, Video Stream, Engineering, Clients
and Hosts, Software, Pre and Post Production Editing, Community
Engagement, Social Media, Station Advertising Sales

2000-2006

Vinicoor Broadcasting
WNTK 90.7fm new London, NH Morning Drive Host 6-10am

Responsibilities included all Content, Engineering, Clients and Hosts,
Software, Pre and Post Production Editing, Community
Engagement, Station Advertising Sales

Owner/Operator/Broadcaster
Professionally Broadcasting for 22 Years
Winner of 12 New Hampshire Association
of Broadcasters Golden Mic Awards

Accomplishments

{2 NHAB Awards
1 NAB Award

Skills

e Critical thinking

e Creativity

e Leadership

e Problem Solving
e Teamwork

e Customer Service
« Communications
e Public Speaking

Contact

196 Main Street Suite 200
Nashua, NH 03060
603-809-6429

wsmn.live
george@wsmn.live