Moberly-Macon, Missouri, that is. Benkiel replaces Les Tuttle who was overseeing three Missouri markets. Tuttle will still run Alpha’s Farmington-Fetus market. In Moberly, Alpha owns KRES-FM, KWIX-FM, KWIX-AM, KTCM-FM, and KIRK-FM. Most recently, Benkiel was GSM for Cumulus in Macon.
“I am very excited to join a great team of individuals in Moberly, Missouri. Alpha Media feels like being part of a family,” said Benkiel. “I’m looking forward to being live and local while helping the community. Les Tuttle has done such a wonderful job building a great foundation of excellence. I am honored to work for George Pelletier who has such a great track record in the radio industry. My wife and I feel blessed to have been given such a great opportunity and we look forward to serving the greater Moberly community.”
