Mike Rosenberg (Courtesy KITV / 2010)[/caption]
"He was an excellent leader, and I think it's not a coincidence that KHON and KITV enjoyed some of their greatest financial success under his leadership," Gaeth said.
"I know he was perceived (by parent company) Hearst in New York to be one of the most talented and successful general managers in the group."
In addition to originating the statewide broadcast of Hawaii island's Merrie Monarch Festival and supporting keiki hula, Rosenberg served several nonprofit organizations over the years, including the Better Business Bureau Foundation of Hawaii and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, to name two.
However, likely most of his nonprofit labors were for the benefit of Manoa Valley Theatre.
He served on the board of directors for 25 years, said Producing Director Dwight Martin, who marked his own 34th anniversary with the theater Monday.
"He just really was very insightful on the value of theater and the importance of it to our community," Martin said. Given his understanding of Hawaii's demoÂgraphÂics, Rosenberg through various positions on the MVT board was instrumental in deciding which plays would and, perhaps more important, would not be staged in the theater.
"Mike really had a good sense of balance between the mission of the theater and the practicality of fulfilling that mission," said Martin. "I'm just so beholden to him. … He did not let one side overshadow the other. He was as committed to the quality of our art as he was to the viability of producing that as a sellable product.
"Manoa Valley Theatre will feel his energy and his love for many years to come."
Professionally, Rosenberg "helped a tremendous number of broadcasters in the community, and journalists," said Portnoy, an attorney who was perhaps Rosenberg's closest friend.
The two and their respective spouses traveled the world together, "but he was a world traveler even when he was young," Portnoy said.
Closer to home the couples regularly would have dinner-and-a-movie nights, he said.
Rosenberg also was an avid golfer, until recently playing every Saturday at Oahu Country Club.
"He was my Fantasy Football partner up until the night he died," Portnoy said.
Rosenberg is survived by his wife, Alberta, son Dan and three grandchildren. Arrangements are pending, but donations may be made in his honor to Manoa Valley Theatre, Portnoy said.
Mike Rosenberg (Courtesy KITV / 2010)[/caption]
"He was an excellent leader, and I think it's not a coincidence that KHON and KITV enjoyed some of their greatest financial success under his leadership," Gaeth said.
"I know he was perceived (by parent company) Hearst in New York to be one of the most talented and successful general managers in the group."
In addition to originating the statewide broadcast of Hawaii island's Merrie Monarch Festival and supporting keiki hula, Rosenberg served several nonprofit organizations over the years, including the Better Business Bureau Foundation of Hawaii and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, to name two.
However, likely most of his nonprofit labors were for the benefit of Manoa Valley Theatre.
He served on the board of directors for 25 years, said Producing Director Dwight Martin, who marked his own 34th anniversary with the theater Monday.
"He just really was very insightful on the value of theater and the importance of it to our community," Martin said. Given his understanding of Hawaii's demoÂgraphÂics, Rosenberg through various positions on the MVT board was instrumental in deciding which plays would and, perhaps more important, would not be staged in the theater.
"Mike really had a good sense of balance between the mission of the theater and the practicality of fulfilling that mission," said Martin. "I'm just so beholden to him. … He did not let one side overshadow the other. He was as committed to the quality of our art as he was to the viability of producing that as a sellable product.
"Manoa Valley Theatre will feel his energy and his love for many years to come."
Professionally, Rosenberg "helped a tremendous number of broadcasters in the community, and journalists," said Portnoy, an attorney who was perhaps Rosenberg's closest friend.
The two and their respective spouses traveled the world together, "but he was a world traveler even when he was young," Portnoy said.
Closer to home the couples regularly would have dinner-and-a-movie nights, he said.
Rosenberg also was an avid golfer, until recently playing every Saturday at Oahu Country Club.
"He was my Fantasy Football partner up until the night he died," Portnoy said.
Rosenberg is survived by his wife, Alberta, son Dan and three grandchildren. Arrangements are pending, but donations may be made in his honor to Manoa Valley Theatre, Portnoy said.Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
