Cumulus Media has promoted “Kat Country 103” 103.3 KATM Modesto CA Program Director Andy Winford to a dual market role adding programming duties for “93.7 Kiss Country” KSKS Fresno.
Winford has programmed KATM since 2016. He previously has programmed in both the US and Canada with time in Fresno as Director of FM Programming for Clear Channel Fresno, and Program Director for Lotus Communications’ KKBZ/KHIT Fresno. He has also served Operations Manager for Townsquare Media Billings, Program Director of Townsquare’s KATS-FM/KIT Yakima WA and programmed in CHR “91.7 The Bounce” CHBN Edmonton in Canada.
Winford fills the opening created by Steve Pleshe’s exit to join Momentum Records in May.
CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed Andy Winford as Program Director of 93.7 KISS Country/KSKS-FM in Fresno, CA. Winford will hold a dual role with Cumulus, as he continues as Program Director of KAT Country 103/KATM-FM in Stockton/Modesto, CA, commuting between markets. A 17-year radio broadcasting veteran, Winford has programmed KAT Country 103 since 2016.
Patty Hixon, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Fresno, said: “I am thrilled to have Andy join our team in Fresno. KISS is a formidable brand in Central California and having Andy take on this new challenge along with programming KAT Country in Modesto will provide a wonderful synergy never before seen in Central California. Two very historical brands will be super-serving our listeners during this most critical time in our lives. Andy has great knowledge of both markets and platforms… He’ll be a great asset to KISS!”
Andy Winford commented: “I couldn’t be more excited to lead Central California’s most powerful Country brand. The cupboard is full of excellent talent and a sales and marketing team second to none. Time to go to work!”