Sportsman Channel, said Todd Hansen has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Hansen co-founded Sportsman Channel in 2003 and has been serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer.


With this appointment, Hansen takes on a leadership role in guiding operations, cultivating new revenue and growth opportunities, and managing resource allocation for the fast-growing network. Additionally, Hansen will continue to oversee Corporate Communications and Digital Media.

He reports to Gavin Harvey, Chief Executive Officer.


“As a founder of the network and a vital figure in its growth to date, there is no one more dedicated to the success of Sportsman Channel than Todd Hansen,” said Harvey. “I am very pleased that as COO, Todd will continue to be an integral part of our day-to-day operations to help us grow and maintain our position as the leader for the American Sportsman.”


Hansen said of his new position, “It’s a privilege to take on this expanded role and I am energized to contribute to our future growth. When we started this business in 2003, I only dreamt of where it could go. With the incredible content and complementary media assets we have, Sportsman Channel is uniquely positioned to deliver unbeatable value to distributors, advertisers and outdoor enthusiasts.”


Hansen has more than 25 years of experience with developing and operating successful businesses. He’s an avid outdoorsman and life member of more than a dozen affinity organizations, including NRA, Boone & Crocket and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Hansen initiated the highly successful Hunt.Fish.Feed public affairs program for Sportsman Channel, which won a coveted Beacon Award for Community Services in 2010.