Eric Lonnquist

Eric Lonnquist brings over 20 years of sales experience in the Minneapolis Market to his role as Region President at iHeartMedia. As the Region President for iHeartMedia, he oversees the leading media outlet in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market with multiple platforms, including its nine iconic broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms.

Before his impressive career in media sales, Eric spent two years playing professional baseball for the Kansas City Royals post-college. He then transitioned into media sales at Clear Channel Radio, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the industry. Rejoining the iHeartMedia team in June 2024 as Senior Vice President of Sales, Eric quickly demonstrated his exceptional leadership and strategic vision, earning his promotion to Region President.

Eric's extensive background in media sales and leadership roles in major market sales includes his most recent position at Paycor and previous roles at SAP Concur and Center (Getcenter.com). His seasoned experience in the Minneapolis market, combined with his proven track record, makes him the perfect fit for iHeartMedia's dynamic team.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Eric is a proud graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Outside of his professional life, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife, Hayley, and their two sons, Chase (14) and Colton (12). The family are avid sports fans, dedicating much of their free time to watching the boys play baseball, hockey, and football.