Entercom Hot AC “105.1 The Buzz” KRSK Molalla/Portland OR has announced it will debut new morning and afternoon shows on Monday, February 25.
Joining KRSK for mornings are Liz Luda and Mike Vezzola. Luda most recently served as Promotions Director and morning co-host at Flinn CHR “Q107.5” WHBQ-FM Memphis since 2012, and previously worked in sales for Clear Channel Cincinnati. Better known under his previous ‘Vezzy Parmesan’ airname, Vezzola has previously worked on-air for WZMX and WTIC-FM Hartford and “Amp Radio 103.3” WODS Boston. He also previously co-hosted mornings at “Hot 106.3” WWKX Providence RI from 2011-2016.
Jamie ‘Tanch’ Tanchyk returns to the company as Assistant Program Director and to host afternoons at KRSK. Tanchyk served as APD/midday host at Rhythmic Hot AC “Hot 103.7” KHTP Seattle from 2014 until his exit last November. He has also held programming roles at multiple stations in Albany NY and worked on-air at WODS Boston.
The new additions fill the holes created by Buck Wise’s departure from mornings last August and the recent exit of APD/MD/afternoon host Sheryl Stewart. Stewart had been with KRSK since 2001 and also hosted airshifts on KKMJ Austin, WMHX Madison, and WMC-FM Memphis.
Dustin ‘Haze’ Monroe, afternoon host at “Now 96.3” KNOU St. Louis, will continue to host middays at KRSK.
Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and one of the two largest radio broadcasters in the U.S., revealed a new weekday programming lineup for 105.1 The Buzz (KRSK-FM) in Portland, effective February 25. The station welcomes Liz Luda and Mike Vezzola as morning show co-hosts, bringing a fresh and interactive pop culture-focused show weekday mornings from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. PT. The station also adds Jamie Tanchyk as Assistant Program Director and afternoon drive host from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“Building a strong on-air team is why Entercom Portland is the platinum standard for our listeners and advertisers,” said Kim Martinez, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Portland. “Liz and Mike’s fun and energetic chemistry coupled with Jamie’s exuberant on-air style and programming prowess cements 105.1 The Buzz as the go-to for young, active listeners in Portland.”
“I am so excited to be joining the Entercom family, especially in Portland,” said Luda. “I love Scott [Roddy, Operations Manager and Program Director, 105.1 The Buzz and 99.5 The Wolf] and Kim’s vision and know that we can deliver great content that audiences can relate to. I am beyond ecstatic for this opportunity.”
Prior to joining Entercom, Luda served as a morning show co-host and Promotions Director for Flinn Broadcasting Corporation in Memphis, TN. She also previously held an Account Executive role for Clear Channel Radio in Charlotte, NC.
“I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredible people throughout my career in several New England markets, and am beyond excited to head out west and begin the next chapter with the extremely talented Liz,” said Vezzola. “Scott Roddy and Kim Martinez are the real deal and have a great vision for the future in Portland, I look forward to getting out there, getting to work and being a part of that.”
Vezzola joins 105.1 The Buzz after previously serving as an on-air personality for sister stations 103.3 AMP Radio (WODS-FM) in Boston and 96.5 TIC FM (WTIC-FM) and HOT 93.7 (WZMX-FM) in Hartford, CT. He also previously held the role of morning show co-host for WWKX in Providence, RI and General Manager for WAIC-FM in Springfield, MA.
“I can’t wait to bring my signature spice and seasoning to afternoon drive in Portland,” said Tanchyk. “Scott Roddy and Kim Martinez are incredibly talented leaders and the opportunity to work for them is as exciting as it gets. Let’s get it.”
Tanchyk comes to 105.1 The Buzz after holding the role of midday show host for sister station HOT 103.7 (KHTP-FM) in Seattle.
