Cumulus Media CHR “Hot 93.3” KLIF-FM Haltom City/Dallas has hired Dustin Kross as its new Program Director.

Kross joins Cumulus from CBS’ “101.9 Amp Radio” WJHM Orlando where he served as APD/Morning Host. He takes the opening filled by Louie Diaz’ transfer to “Mix 107.3” WRQX Washington DC in October.

Cumulus Media Dallas/Fort Worth announces that programming professional Dustin Kross will join HOT 93.3 KLIF-FM as Program Director and Morning Drive Host for the station. Kross was most recently Assistant Program Director and Morning Drive Host for WJHM/101.9 AMP Radio in Orlando, FL. Prior to that he was Assistant Program Director and Midday/Afternoon Drive Host for WNWW 97.9 Kiss-FM in Jacksonville, FL.

Dan Bennett, Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media Dallas/Houston, said: “Former HOT 93.3 PD Louie Diaz (who left to program Cumulus’ 107.3 in Washington, D.C.) did an outstanding job for the station. He turns over the reins to Dustin Kross, who brings a great background and passion for the CHR format. Dustin will work with KRBE Houston PD Leslie Whittle to elevate the CHR battle in Dallas and put HOT 93.3 in the best position to win.”

Kross said: “HOT 93.3 has so much potential in such an amazing city! I’m extremely excited to work with the Cumulus Dallas/Fort Worth team and show the listeners what a great station HOT 93.3 is.”