SummitMedia has announced an new corporate programming leadership.
Randy Chase, who joined the company as SVP/Programming last June, has risen to Executive Vice President of Programming overseeing the company’s programming. He will also have three new “Brand Content Leaders” serving under him overseeing specific formats.
Longtime SummitMedia SVP/Programming John Olsen will serve as BCL for the company’s Rock, Classic Rock, and Alternative stations while overseeing special projects. Olsen will continue to serve as Program Director of Classic Rock “106.9 The Eagle” WBPT Birmingham.
Maurice DeVoe, who joined the company last March as Operations Manager and Program Director of the company’s Greenville SC properties, will add BCL duties for the company’s Hip Hop, Adult R&B and Rhythmic CHRs. DeVoe previously held a Corporate PD position overseeing those formats for Cumulus Media.
SummitMedia has also announced the addition of Rick Thomas to the company as Brand Content Leader for their CHR, Hot AC and AC stations. Thomas will also serve as Program Director of CHR “Star 102.1” WWST Knoxville TN. Thomas most recently served as VP/Programming for Max Media Denver and has programmed in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tampa, Sacramento and Honolulu during his career.