Broadcast foundation
He began in radio at KCMO in Kansas City, working in continuity and executive production while learning how audiences respond to message, timing, format, and consistency.
Biography
A career built across media, growth, capital, and service.
Shane Hackett is a media veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and humanitarian whose work has moved from radio studios and syndicated programming to growth companies, private-capital environments, nonprofit leadership, and international service.
Across those settings, the recurring strengths are communication, audience understanding, disciplined execution, and the ability to build momentum around a clear objective.
Syndicated programming
His early entrepreneurial work included the creation and production of nationally syndicated shows such as Baseball Sunday with Joe Garagiola, Football Sunday, and NBA Basketball Sunday.
Station leadership
Before the age of 30, he served as President and General Manager of KGU-AM and KTSS-FM in Honolulu and WTIX-AM in New Orleans, building a leadership record grounded in live media, operations, and audience growth.
MarketLeverage and growth marketing
Shane Hackett has been described by Legion Capital and Heartland Soccer biographies as Chairman of the Board at MarketLeverage, an Inc. 100 advertising firm and Fortune 5000 company, bringing digital marketing, lead-generation, and conversion discipline into the broader story.
Capital and venture perspective
Legion Capital and related leadership roles add a capital lens to the profile: evaluating growth, shaping opportunity narratives, and communicating clearly with operators, investors, and partners.
Training and business education
He also built seminar and training programs connected to Success Magazine conferences, extending business education through live events, expert instruction, and audience-facing communication.
Community leadership
For well over a decade, he has served as Executive Director and board member of Heartland Soccer Association, one of the largest youth soccer organizations in the United States, connecting leadership to real community infrastructure.
Humanitarian work
The service side of the story includes orphan support, community development, microfinance, and clean-water efforts pursued with partners focused on dignity, stewardship, and practical results.
Education and recognition
He studied communication and public relations at William Jewell College, studied international business and literature at Harlaxton College in England, pursued graduate studies at UMKC, and was recognized by the Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025.