Riviera Broadcasting has promoted Mikey Fuentes to Vice President of Programming.
Fuentes has programmed Rhythmic CHR “Power 98.3/101.9” KKFR Mayer/K270BZ Phoenix and Soft AC “95.1/94.9 The Oasis” KOAI Sun City West/K235CB Chandler since 2011. With the promotion he will add day-to-day programming of Hot AC “Hot 97.5/103.9” KMVA Dewey-Humboldt/103.9 KZON Gilbert. Prior to joining Riviera, Fuentes has served as Director of Programming for Impact Radio Boise and PD/Morning Host of 97.3 KKSS and 106.3 KYLZ Albuquerque, and 96.1 KWIE Riverside. He has also worked on-air in Palm Springs, San Diego, and Phoenix.
Riviera Broadcasting announced today Mikey Fuentes has been named VP of Programming as he assumes responsibility of Hot AC station Hot 97.5 / 103.9, KMVA-FM in addition to continue leading Rhythmic station Power 98.3 & 101.9, KKFR-FM.
Fuentes who has been with Riviera Broadcasting for the last 5 years, is a 20-year multi-format radio veteran.
General Manager and COO of Riviera Broadcasting, Jose Rodiles commented, “Mikey’s passion for music, his devotion to radio and his relentless pursuit of excellence, gets us excited about his expanded role. ”
“The culture created by Jose Rodiles and Michael Cutchall at Riviera Broadcasting is second to none. Contributing to the success of all the Riviera brands on a higher level is a challenge that I’m thrilled to accept. I want to thank Marc Young and the resilient KKFR staff for all the success we’ve had over the last 5 years. 2017 is going to be Epic!” Fuentes remarked.
