Cumulus Media’s 103.9 WVBO in Appleton/Oshkosh is moving Chuck Lakefield (pictured) to mornings. Lakefield shifts to mornings from his midday slot on WVBO. He was also morning host on 1280 WNAM-AM in Appleton and has hosted morning shows in Duluth, Lansing, and Terre Haute. The appointment follows WVBO Morning Personality Dan “Skip” Willis’ announcement last week that he will retire later this month after more than 45 years in radio.
Willis’ final 103.9 WVBO broadcast will be on March 17 from 5:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m., before heading to sunny Florida for his new gig as full-time grandpa. Willis’ successful broadcasting career began at WWIS in Black River Falls, WI, followed by on-air stints with the U.S. Navy and Armed Forces Radio and TV, and at stations including KFOR in Lincoln, NE; KFAB and WOW in Omaha, NE; Magic 96 WMGG in Tampa, FL; WROK in Rockford, IL; WOKY in Milwaukee, WI; and most recently, morning duties at WNAM and WVBO in Appleton/Oshkosh.
103.9 WVBO Program Director Steve Edwards said, “As we bid a fond farewell to our friend and colleague, Skip Willis, we welcome Chuck Lakefield and his friendly, familiar voice to mornings on the FM dial in the Fox Valley. Chuck’s incredible on-air skills, local appeal, and long list of success make him a perfect fit for WVBO mornings.”
