Dan Whealy Acquires Heartland Video Systems as the new Owner and President
HVS is proud to announce that Dan Whealy, a key member of the HVS family, has officially transitioned as the new Owner and President of the company. Dennis Klas, former President & Owner, will stay on through mid-2026 to support a smooth handover.
Heartland Video Systems Adds Jeff Fass as Engineering Manager
HVS is proud to announce that Jeff Fass has been hired as the new Engineering Manager. In this position, he will oversee the company’s performance and production to foster an efficient work environment.
Heartland Video Systems helps New Mexico PBS Optimize their ATSC 3.0 OTA Signal with AEI/AEA and an ATSC 3.0 Translator
HVS announces that our ATSC 3.0 expert team has assisted New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) to optimize their existing ATSC 3.0 over-the-air signal with AEI/AEA capability, and supplied equipment for the country’s first ATSC 3.0 translator.
Heartland Video Systems helps Gray Media configure custom ATSC 3.0 StatMux and HDR capabilities in advance of The Big Game
HVS announces that our ATSC 3.0 expert team pre-configured and lab tested custom StatMux and HDR configurations for Gray Media’s station WVUE in New Orleans, LA in advance of The Big Game.
Heartland Video Systems Powered Broadcast Innovation for The Big Game
HVS collaborated with the FOX Television Stations in Los Angeles to configure and deploy a custom Statistical Multiplexing (StatMux) solution for KTTV, ensuring a superior broadcast experience for The Big Game that aired on February 9th.
Heartland Video Systems Adds Joe Turbolski as Marketing Manager and Sales
HVS is proud to announce that Joe Turbolski has been hired as the new Marketing Manager and Sales. In his new role he will focus on sales strategy and marketing the company’s accomplishments through press releases, trade shows, social media, advertising, and webinars.
Heartland Video Systems Acquires Videstra, LLC
HVS announces that it has acquired Videstra, a company offering integrated solutions that bring Micro-Local cameras into a broadcast station’s production environment.
Heartland Video Systems Hosts 3rd Annual ATSC 3.0 Interoperability Event, Accelerating NextGen TV Innovations
HVS successfully hosted its third annual ATSC 3.0 Interoperability Event from October 29 to 31, 2024, at its headquarters in Plymouth, Wisconsin. In collaboration with Pearl TV and A3SA, the event brought together over 50 organizations from around the globe.
Heartland Video Systems Welcomes Industry Veteran Dan Whealy as Director of Business Development and Technology

HVS is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Whealy as Director of Business Development and Technology, effective Sept. 3, 2024. A distinguished industry leader with over two decades of experience, he joins HVS from Allen Media Broadcasting.