CMG’s Ansel Olson, Chris Ganoudis Win Coveted CSS ‘Talent Superhero’ Award

CMG's Ansel Olson, Chris Ganoudis Win Coveted CSS 'Talent Superhero' Award

INSIDERADIO (January 21, 2026)

The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the recipients of its 2025 Talent Superhero Award, honoring excellence in recruiting, developing, engaging and retaining top talent across sales teams and markets.

The annual awards "celebrate talent champions whose people-first leadership drives exceptional team performance," CSS' news release says. Winners are selected by a committee that evaluates nominees on their ability to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, recruit top performers, coach for strength optimization, foster employee engagement, and retain high-impact contributors over time.

CSS' Talent Superheroes for 2025 include: Bonneville Senior VP/Market Manager Cathy Cangiano; Clear Channel Outdoor VP of Sales Anthony Merullo and Local Sales Manager Josie Planas; Cox Media General Sales Manager Ansel Olson, Cox Media Cable Local Sales Manager Donna Sue Marks, and Cox Media Group Director of Sales Chris Ganoudis; and Graham Media Group's Senior Director of Sales Bob Allen and Local Sales Manager Jason Naft.

Also receiving the Superhero Award are: Hagadone Media Group Regional Director of Advertising Kari Packer; Lands' End Director of Sales Operations Ashely Anderson; Summit Media Market President/General Manager Julie Monafo; Townsquare Media Recruitment Director Kaleigh Brower; and Zimmer Communications Director of Sales Carrie Berkbuegler, who joins the Talent Superhero "League of Legends" as she has received this award twice, the first time in 2022.

"We are honored to recognize this remarkable group of leaders whose commitment to talent excellence sets a standard for organizations everywhere," CSS Senior VP of Talent Services Beth Sunshine says. "Their dedication to developing people and strengthening teams not only fuels business success but also inspires others to lead with purpose."