New CTO to Lead Expansion of Company’s Nationwide Datacasting Network

Chantilly, VA – (Dec 4, 2024) – SpectraRep, the leading provider of datacasting solutions (delivery of secure, multicast data over television spectrum and IP networks), has appointed George Molnar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Molnar brings 25 years of experience in crisis and emergency management technologies. At SpectraRep, he will spearhead the company’s national public alerting network for public safety, and government and commercial communications.

“SpectraRep is delighted to expand our team with broadcast and public safety veteran George Molnar,” said Mark O’Brien, President of SpectraRep. “Molnar’s dual background in broadcast engineering and statewide interoperability coordination will be invaluable as we continue to build our nationwide datacasting network for public alerting and encrypted public safety tools. His technical expertise will enable us to expand our operational goals while coordinating key partnerships with state and local officials.”

Molnar’s extensive experience and education includes:

• Senior Director of Technology, WTOP News, Washington, DC where he led technical and operations IT and broadcast activities supporting newsroom and production activities and disaster recovery facilities.
• Director of Engineering & Management, WARN Project, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), where he led a cross-functional team and multimillion-dollar effort to update the PBS WARN system to comply with new requirements for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
• Emergency Management positions with CyberSafeNV and Clark County School District in Las Vegas where he was actively engaged in initiatives focused on public, business, and school safety.
• MS, Crisis and Emergency Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

“I am excited to join the SpectraRep team, where I can combine my experience and commitment to broadcasting and public safety with the company’s proven solutions,” said George Molnar, CTO of SpectraRep. “SpectraRep’s innovative approach to emergency alerts through datacasting is transformative, especially given the need for reliable alerting across the nation. I will be laser-focused on our goal of efficiently and quickly establishing a nationwide network of stations dedicated to keeping communities safe and informed during critical times.”

SpectraRep’s emergency alert datacasting services are active in over 130 public television stations, establishing the foundation for the company’s strategic goal of creating a nationwide public alerting system in 2025.

About SpectraRep

For over 20 years, SpectraRep has been a pioneer in datacasting – the delivery of secure, multicast data over television spectrum and IP networks to solve real-world content distribution problems for education, public safety, and emergency management solutions. Its ATSC 1.0 and 3.0 deployments combine decades of experience with cutting-edge technology. SpectraRep partners with broadcasters and clients across government, education, and private sectors. With dedication to keeping communities safe and informed, SpectraRep is at the forefront of innovation. Its emergency alerting services are live on hundreds of stations across the U.S., setting the stage for a nationwide public alerting system in 2025. Visit http://www.spectrarep.com for more information.

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Media Contacts:

Robert Udowitz
rudowitz@bia.com
703-621-8060

MacKenzie Lovings
mlovings@bia.com
703-606-3481

Mark O’Brien
mobrien@spectrarep.com
703-802-2975