People in the News

Beasley Media in Las Vegas is shifting Aimee Montgomery from Star 107.9 to Lite 101.5 FM where she will become the new midday host. Montgomery, who joined Star 107.9 in 2015, most recently served as a co-host of the morning show and worked as Brooke and Jubal’s local On-Air Liaison/Producer.

Susan Reynolds has been named Marketing/Promotions Director for iHeartMedia Portland, effective June 19. She will be responsible for overseeing marketing and promotions for the region’s nine brands, including their websites, social media, mobile and online presence for on-air personalities.

Premiere Networks-syndicated personalities John Boy and Billy, the Charlotte-based hosts of The Big Show, were honored with the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters’ 2017 Hall of Fame Award for their outstanding contributions to the broadcast industry in North Carolina.

After serving the ministry as a technical consultant for five months, WAY-FM Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Parker has announced that Dean Sims has joined the executive team as Chief Technology Officer. He starts July 1. Sims previously served as the Director of Global Technology Architecture at Compassion International in Colorado Springs.

Joshua “J1” Raiford is the new PD at Radio One's WKYS-FM (Hip Hop) in Washington, DC. Raiford joins WKYS-FM from Radio One Indianapolis where he was Program Director for Hot 96.3 and Boom 102.9, and weekend personality on Hot 96.3.

The City of Brotherly Love has smiled on Mark Radziewicz “Razz” of 92.5 XTU (WXTU), Nicky G. of 98.1 (WOGL), and Michael Bennett of Today’s 96.5 (WTDY) with all three being promoted to Assistant Program Director. The dynamic triad will continue in the role of Music Director for their respective stations.

The American Forces Radio Network have linked up with the TeshMedia Group, and will now broadcast the John Tesh Radio Show/Intelligence For Your Life Radio, on AFN Radio’s “Today’s Best Hits” channel, middays.

Drake Hall is the morning host at rocker WXMX-FM in Memphis. He's been an on the air at the station since 2006 and a talent in Memphis for over 30 years. About his new deal, Hall said, "I look forward to getting up at 4am for another 30 years.”

E.W. Scripps owned WKTI (94-5 KTI COUNTRY) in Milwaukee is bringing in Ryan Wild as its new PD. Wild comes to KTI Country from Omaha, where he served as operations manager for NRG Media’s KQKQ (Sweet 98), KOPW (Power 106.9) and KOOO (101.9 The Keg).

Tony Matteo is the new Region Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia's Central California/Nevada region. iHeart has 36 stations in that region. Matteo previously worked as the Region Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Omaha region based in Wichita.