Beasley Media has transferred Kris Fisher from the Program Director role at CHR “HD 98.3” WHHD Clearwater SC and Classic Hip-Hop “Hot 95.5/93.1” 93.1 WCHZ-FM Warrenton/95.5 W238AU Augusta GA to Las Vegas to program Rhythmic Oldies “Old School 105.7” KOAS-FM Dolan Springs and Hot AC “Star 107.9” KVGS Meadview AZ/Las Vegas NV.
Fisher has programmed WHHD/WCHZ-FM since February 2015 and previously served as APD of the stations from 2006-2013. In between he served as morning co-host at Powell Broadcasting CHR “Hot 107.9” WPFM Panama City FL and has also worked as APD/MD of KKPN Corpus Christi.
Fisher fills the opening created by John Candelaria’s move to “105.1 The Bounce” WMGC Detroit earlier this year.
Beasley Media Group LLC., a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI) announces Kris Fisher has been named as the new Brand Manager at Rhythmic Oldies “Old School 105.7″/KOAS-FM and Hot AC “STAR 107.9”/KVGS-FM. He will begin his new position on Monday, September 24, 2018.
Fisher most recently served as the Program Director at Beasley Media Group’s HD98.3 and Hot 95.5 /93.1 in Augusta, Georgia.
“We’re thrilled that Kris will be joining our team in Las Vegas. After a lengthy nationwide search it is especially gratifying to be able to promote someone from within our company,” said Vice President and Market Manager Dennis Gwiazdon. “HD98.3 and Hot 95.5/ 93.1 have achieved some of their highest ratings under his direction. I’m looking forward to watching Kris work his magic for us here!”
“Kris is a star programmer with proven success in our company and I’m proud that he will now be leading our stations in Vegas,” said Beasley Media Group Executive Vice President of Programming Justin Chase. “I have no doubt he will win!”
“I’m honored and thankful to be given this opportunity to take such a huge step in my career,” said Fisher. “I began my radio journey with the purpose of having fun and seeing the world. This is going to be an incredible addition to that journey. Dennis and his staff have a great thing going and I’m beyond excited to join our Beasley fam in Las Vegas!”