Kensington Digital Media has announced the appointment of Karen DeFriez as General Manager and Sales Manager for Hot AC 1010 WHIN/100.7 W264CR Gallatin TN in Nashville’s northeastern suburbs.

DeFriez spent the majority of her career in affiliate sales with Premiere Networks from 1999 to 2014 and Westwood One from 2015 to 2022. Her career began with a six year stint on-air and in promotions at 92.9 WJXA Nashville.

She said, “There’s something genuinely magical about hometown radio, and joining WHIN as General Manager and Sales Manager feels like coming full circle. This station has long been a trusted voice in the community, and it’s a real privilege to now be part of that legacy. I’m excited to help WHIN grow—on the air and in the community—by building strong relationships, telling great stories, and keeping that hometown spirit alive every single day. I’m beyond thrilled that Tony Richards and Woody Zimmerman have entrusted me with this new position and look forward to bringing the heart of North Nashville to our listeners.”

Kensington Digital Media COO Woody Zimmerman said, “We are so excited to have Karen join our team. Her passion for radio and sales makes her a perfect fit to lead the WHIN team!”