Mapleton Communications (MC) was a media company. It was formed in May 2001 by Adam Nathanson to acquire and operate radio stations in mid-sized markets in the western United States. Mapleton owned and operated 41 radio stations (11 AM and 30 FM) in California, Oregon and Washington State. It was based in Monterey, California.[1] Since 2009, It is now known as Mapleton Investments a real estate group managing more than $750 million of properties, sports teams and investments.
Mapleton was founded in 2001 by Adam Nathanson, son of billionaire cable businessman Marc Nathanson.[2] The Nathanson family roots in radio go back to advertising executive Don Paul Nathanson, who first published Radio Showmanship Magazine in 1940. Mapleton Investments is a privately held investment firm based in Los Angeles, founded and owned by the Nathanson family. The company focuses on long-term, multi-generational growth and manages a diverse portfolio that includes real estate, sports teams, and other businesses. Its real estate division, Mapleton Properties, owns and operates a collection of assets valued at around $750 million, spanning apartment buildings, retail spaces, offices, and mixed-use developments across several states, with a strong presence in California. Known for its hands-on approach and conservative strategy, Mapleton emphasizes steady, sustainable growth while preserving family wealth and creating value through strategic acquisitions and developments.
Alexandria
Chico
Medford
Merced, California
Monroe
Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz, California
Redding, California
Spokane
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose
