Cumulus Media has appointed Patrick Davis as Program Director for CHR “Q99.7” WWWQ Atlanta.
Davis most recently served as SVP/Programming at iHeartMedia Dallas until exiting in the company’s cuts last November. During his tenure in Dallas, Davis started in 2002 as Operations Manager for the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. He rose to Program Director of CHR “106.1 Kiss-FM” KHKS-FM in 2004, VP/Programming for the cluster in 2011 and SVP in 2015. Prior to Dallas, Davis started his career with eight years in Waco at KWTX-FM as morning host and later PD under the name ‘Flash Phillips’ and then programmed WFMF Baton Rouge LA.
At WWWQ, he takes the day-to-day programming reins from Cumulus VP/CHR, Hot AC & Rhythmic CHR Leslie Whittle, who will continue to program KRBE Houston. He stated, “The opportunity! This station has a storied past, killer existing staff and the challenge of retaining its CHR dominance, beginning with our plans to launch a terrific new morning show. Every PD dreams of working on a vast canvas like Q99.7.”
Cumulus Chief Content Officer Brian Phillips commented, “Patrick Davis is one of the most admired, credible programmers in America. Q99.7 Atlanta is a jewel in Cumulus Media’s Top 40 crown, a perfect new proving ground for Patrick’s prowess in talent and brand development. We foresee an important future for him at Cumulus.”
Whittle added, “To know Patrick is to respect him. His legacy of excellence, leadership, and vision will continue to elevate the Q99.7 brand. Simply said, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome Patrick to our Cumulus Atlanta team.”
Cumulus Atlanta VP/Market Manager Justin Schaflander stated, “Patrick’s acumen, track record and energy are a welcomed addition to Cumulus Atlanta. I’m so excited to have him leading the charge with one of our Atlanta Radio heritage gems, Q99.7. Let the fun begin!”
