John Hinnen
Vice-President, General Manager
For me, 680News has been just one incredible ride. As the person who programmed the station from day one, and to see it rise to the number one station in Canada, has been nothing but a dream come true.
Truth is, 680News would not have been possible without the likes of Ted Rogers, who believed in the product, so much so, that he was prepared to lose money for the first few years and to Tony Viner and Sandy Sanderson who helped build this amazing radio station. Thanks also to the countless incredible news and sales folks who continue to make this the best radio station in the country.
I’m a long time Rogers’s employee (since 1974) and the company has offered me many tremendous opportunities, but none more so than to become the person who programmed this amazing radio station. It has truly been and continues to be an honour.
Career
- Started at CFTR in 1974 as a sportscaster
- Became news director at CFTR in 1981
- Moved to CHFI in 1987 as VP of news (hired Erin Davis)
Career Highlight
- Putting 680News on the air in 1993
Personal
- Married with two children
- Born in Almelo, Netherlands; moved to Canada as a young boy
- Favourite interview: Joe DiMaggio
- Favourite book: The Power of One, by Bryce Courtenay
