Saga Communications Rock “102.9 The Hog” WHQG Milwaukee Program Director Borna Velic is adding the same role at Classic Rock “Hometown Rock 96.5” WKLH.
Velic has been with Saga Milwaukee since 2013 and has programmed WHQG since October 2018. He originally joined the station as APD/afternoon host after 11 years at Woodward Communications Appleton WI eventually serving as Music Director at “Razor 94.7” WZOR.
The company has also promoted WHQG midday host Mindy Novotny to Music Director and Programming Assistant, while WKLH afternoon co-host and CHR “Energy 106.9” WNRG-FM Music Director/midday host Mandy Scott will also add Programming Assistant duties at WKLH.
Saga Communications Mainstream Rock WHQG-FM (102.9 The Hog) Program Director Borna Velic has been named PD for Classic Rock WKLH-FM (Milwaukee’s Hometown Rock) and will now oversee both stations.
In addition, WHQG midday personality Mindy Novotny is been promoted to Music Director and Programming Assistant, while WNRG-FM MD/midday host Mandy Scott is elevated to WKLH Programming Assistant, retaining her current responsibilities, as well as WHQG afternoon co-host.
Milwaukee Radio Group VP/General Manager Bob Bellini said, “First, I want to thank the many candidates who interviewed with us from near and far. We left no stone unturned in our search, and through these many weeks, Borna interviewed by actually doing the job. Saga Communications is committed to hiring the best talent, from within or without, and I’m elated that three exceptional Milwaukee Radio Group staff will grow and contribute to our success.”.
Velic commented, “I am incredibly excited and humbled to join the veteran team at WKLH. Thank you to Ed Christian, Chris Forgy, and Scott Chase for their confidence in me to lead such an iconic brand. Special thanks to Bob Bellini for his ongoing mentorship to further the success he’s established at WKLH.”
All of the promotions are effective immediately.