Super Channel Announces Staff Appointments

Super Channel is pleased to announce the following staff appointments within the organization:

Donald WL McDonald (Don), CPA, CGA, previously Executive Director of Finance & Administration, has additionally been appointed Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Charles R. Allard, Chief Executive Officer. In this role, assumed in September of this year, Mr. McDonald will lead the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the company, while continuing to oversee the company's corporate finance and accounting functions.

Darcy JW Hnatiuk, CA, on loan from CRA Investments Ltd., Super Channel's Limited Partner, was appointed General Manager in June 2016, and assists with advisory support to Don McDonald in fulfilling his responsibilities, while continuing his duties as General Manager of Super Channel's sister entity, Touch Canada Broadcasting Limited Partnership.

"I am delighted to have this opportunity to lead such a well rounded and diverse group of well deserving individuals, who have moved into new and/or expanded roles," said McDonald. "As our company continues through our restructuring we are very optimistic about our future and with the support of our very talented Super Channel staff and industry partners, we will continue to entertain and engage Canadian audiences by providing unique and exclusive content at exceptional value."

Reporting to Don McDonald will be the following individuals:

Melissa Kajpust, currently Head of Creative Development, will continue in this role and see it expanded to also include Director of Programming, International Distributors & Canadian Pre-Sales. In line with Super Channel's new program strategy, Melissa will be acquiring content from international distributors from the USA and around the world, as well as coordinating Canadian development projects to lead into Canadian Pre-Sales.

Troy Wassill, previously Program Manager, is appointed to Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors & Sports. In this role, Troy will work with Canadian domestic distributors to acquire both Canadian and non-Canadian produced movies, series and documentaries, in addition to development content related to a newly created Sports genre entertainment block.

Reporting to Don McDonald will be the following individuals:

Melissa Kajpust, currently Head of Creative Development, will continue in this role and see it expanded to also include Director of Programming, International Distributors & Canadian Pre-Sales. In line with Super Channel's new program strategy, Melissa will be acquiring content from international distributors from the USA and around the world, as well as coordinating Canadian development projects to lead into Canadian Pre-Sales.

Troy Wassill, previously Program Manager, is appointed to Director of Programming, Domestic Distributors & Sports. In this role, Troy will work with Canadian domestic distributors to acquire both Canadian and non-Canadian produced movies, series and documentaries, in addition to development content related to a newly created Sports genre entertainment block.

Katie Lee joins the company in the newly created position of Director, Consumer Marketing. In this role her primary responsibilities will be to direct co-operative marketing efforts with BDUs and oversee direct-to-consumer eMarketing initiatives and subscriber engagement, including digital and social media. Katie comes to Super Channel from Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd, where she was Marketing Manager.

Dan Rudolph, previously Director, Program Services & On Demand, sees scheduling added to his responsibilities in his newly expanded role as Director, Program Services & Content Scheduling.

Kimberley Ball, Publicity Manager, sees her role expanded to Director, Media Relations & Sponsorship.

Also reporting to Don McDonald in their current roles are Michael Burgess, Creative Director and Grant Campbell, Director, Affiliate Sales & Marketing.

All individuals are located in the company's head office in Edmonton, with the exception of Melissa Kajpust and Kimberley Ball, who are located in Toronto.

About Super Channel Super Channel is a national premium pay television network, consisting of four HD channels, four SD channels, and Super Channel On Demand.

Super Channel's mission is to entertain and engage Canadian audiences by providing a unique and exclusive entertainment experience. With a core foundation of integrity and accountability, we dedicate ourselves to implementing innovative programming strategies and unparalleled team work that provides viewers with exceptional value and variety.

Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company.

Super Channel is currently available on Bell TV, Shaw Direct, Rogers Anyplace TV,Shaw Cable, Cogeco Cable, Access Communications, Bell Aliant TV, Source Cable,SaskTel, MTS, Novus, EastLink, TELUS, Videotron and other regional providers.

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