Schurz Communications names new CFO
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Mishawaka-based Schurz Communications has selected Austin Cook to serve as its next chief financial officer. Cook had served in the role on an interim basis since 2024 and was previously the CFO for the company’s cloud service provider Otava.
Schurz said in addition to directing all aspects of the company’s finances, Cook will also work with Schurz’s portfolio companies and the board of directors on strategic projects.
“Austin has been a part of the Schurz family for nearly six years delivering significant contributions to the leadership team,” CEO John Reardon said in a news release. “Austin’s initiative, drive, and supportive mindset make him a strong leader for the business. We are thrilled to work with him in this expanded role.”
Cook joined Schurz in 2019 and held multiple roles at Otava, including vice president of finance and controller before becoming CFO.
“Schurz Communications is an outstanding organization with deep roots, strong financial backing, and time-honored leaders,” Cook said in the release. “With a focus on broadband and cloud technology, Schurz has a clear vision for the future, and I am excited to be part of the team creating ongoing growth, advancement, and innovation in areas that matter most to today’s customers.”
Schurz was founded in 1872 with the launch of the South Bend Tribune. Over the decades, the company launched numerous radio and TV stations and acquired other newspapers. But in 2015, it sold its TV division, followed by the sale of its publishing division in 2019. It now focuses on broadband operations and cloud services.