Who is Malama Media Group?

Malama Media Group is a forward-thinking collective of seasoned media professionals united by experience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With decades of combined expertise spanning leadership, programming, marketing, sales, engineering, and syndication, the organization operates at the intersection of creativity and strategy. MMG specializes in accelerating organizational growth, cultivating high-performing teams, increasing market share, elevating ratings, stabilizing operations, and driving sustained revenue performance across every platform it touches.

At its core, the leadership of Malama Media Group is defined by innovation paired with calculated risk-taking along with an unwavering commitment to excellence. The team consistently challenges industry norms while maintaining disciplined execution, allowing their bold ideas to translate into measurable results. More than a media company, MMG positions itself as a positive force within the communities it serves, striving to be a source of encouragement, inspiration, and meaningful contribution. The guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: to be a fountain, not a drain, in every endeavor.

For Malama Media Group, success is not merely defined by metrics, but by meaning. The company’s mission extends beyond profitability to purposeful impact throughout Hawaii. Through compelling programming, distinctive promotions, and authentic community relationships and partnerships, MMG seeks to create connections that resonate deeply, transform lives, and fulfill a higher calling of service. Every initiative is designed not only to reach audiences, but to matter to them.

Hands-On Leadership and Community Engagement

Malama Media Group embraces an active, hands-on approach to operations and community involvement. Each radio property under its stewardship is executed with deliberate strategy and professionalism to maximize reach, relevance, and revenue potential. The organization combines strong local sales leadership with strategic partnerships among leading national firms, building a diversified portfolio of elegantly designed, professionally curated, and expertly executed formats. This thoughtful focus on local authenticity and national opportunity enables MMG to strengthen brand presence while expanding financial growth both within Hawaii and beyond.

Leadership Team

Monroe Greer brings nearly four decades of experience in radio programming and business management. Renowned for revitalizing media brands and driving ratings growth through music innovation and continuous product development, his experience has impacted various formats in a positive manner by dramatically increasing ratings and market share. Monroe’s leadership style emphasizes mentorship, team development, financial stability, and operational discipline, making him a catalyst for sustained performance and cultural strength within every organization he serves.

Josh Villa is a veteran senior media executive whose expertise spans both traditional broadcasting and digital ecosystems. Known for adaptability, change management, and building award winning teams, Josh approaches branding, revenue strategy, and audience engagement with a holistic mindset. He has consistently elevated team culture, market share, and financial performance by redefining brand strategies and navigating complex organizational challenges with clarity and creativity. His career includes more than 35 years of leadership across multilingual, multicultural, and cross-platform initiatives. His visionary direction has earned prestigious industry recognition, including the Marconi Radio Station of the Year award and multiple honors for programming and leadership excellence. Above all, Josh is recognized for empowering teams through accountability, trust, and transparent communication.

Malama Media Group stands as a growing pillar in Hawaii’s media landscape, blending heritage experience with future-focused innovation. With disciplined strategy, authentic community connection, and leadership grounded in integrity, MMG continues to shape media conversations, influence culture, and expand opportunity across the islands and beyond.

As the company looks ahead, its ambition reaches beyond ratings and revenue toward something far more enduring: a deep legacy of positive impact. Malama Media Group is committed to strengthening Hawaii’s media voice and community initiatives today while building pathways that extend well into tomorrow, aspiring not only to lead within the state, but to leave a meaningful and lasting imprint in Hawaii and beyond.

What truly sets Mālama Media apart is the combination of modern digital expertise and trusted broadcast reach. We are proud to be the home of legacy Hawaiʻi radio stations Decades 107.9 (KKOL-FM), Country 97.5 (KHCM-FM), 99.5 The Word (KGU-FM), and AM 690 / 94.3 FM The Answer (KHNR-AM). These stations have served local listeners for generations, and they continue to be trusted voices across the islands.

Because we are locally owned and operated, we understand Hawaiʻi—not just as a market, but as a community. We know that relationships matter, reputation matters, and how you show up matters. When you work with Mālama Media Group, you’re not working with a distant agency—you’re partnering with a team that lives here, listens here, and is invested in Hawaiʻi’s future.

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