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CP Communications Appoints First Female Executives in Company History
A Historic First as CP Communications Marks 40 Years of Broadcast Excellence
St Petersburg, FL, June 1st, 2026 — CP Communications, a leader in innovative broadcast solutions, live event production, and media technology services, proudly announces the appointment of its first two female executives in the company's 40-year history. Tabitha Coleman has been named Vice President, Controller, and Larissa Stanley has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Red House Streaming Operations.
Founded in 1985, CP Communications has built a national reputation for excellence in broadcast engineering, live production, and transmission services supporting major sports, entertainment, corporate, and news events. These appointments reflect the company's continued evolution as it expands its media, streaming, and digital distribution capabilities.
In her role, Coleman will oversee financial strategy, operational accounting, and organizational financial management across CP Communications and its subsidiary operations. Stanley will continue leading company-wide marketing initiatives while overseeing operations for Red House Streaming and the growth of RHStv, CP Communications' streaming television network and digital distribution platform.
“These appointments represent more than new titles — they represent the continued growth and evolution of our company. Tabitha and Larissa have both played critical roles in strengthening our organization, expanding our capabilities, and helping position CP Communications, Red House Streaming, and RHStv for the future. Their leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence continue to make a significant impact across the company.”
— Kurt Heitmann, CEO, CP Communications
Stanley has been instrumental in building the marketing infrastructure for CP Communications and helping scale RHStv's digital presence and audience reach across connected TV, web, and mobile platforms. Coleman has been a key force in strengthening financial operations and supporting the company's continued expansion into new media and streaming initiatives.
As the media and broadcast industries continue to evolve, CP Communications remains focused on innovation, community engagement, and building a forward-thinking leadership team prepared for the future of content distribution and live production.
About CP Communications
Founded in 1985, CP Communications is a full-service broadcast integration, live production, and media solutions company serving clients across sports, entertainment, corporate, and news industries. Subsidiary companies include Red House Streaming and RHStv, delivering streaming, OTT, and digital content distribution services across connected TV and online platforms.
CP Communications: www.cpcomms.com
Red House Streaming: www.redhousestreaming.com
RHStv: www.rhstv.com
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