Alpha Media’s “Bay Country” 94.5 KBAY Gilroy/92.1 KKDV Walnut Creek CA continues to staff-up with the addition of Isaac ‘Brooks’ Wenzel as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host.
Wenzel was let go from Cumulus Media’s 95.5 WFMS Indianapolis last month after two and a half years as MD and afternoon host. He previously served as midday host at iHeartMedia’s “96.3 Star Country” WMAD Madison WI and cluster Promotions Director from May-October of 2019 and was APD at La Crosse Media Group Hot AC “Magic 105” 104.9 WLXR-FM La Crosse WI and MD/afternoon host at Mid-West Family Broadcasting Country “KQ98” KQYB La Crosse.
Alpha Media San Jose’s Bay Country (KBAY 94.5 FM/KKDV 92.1 FM) is pleased to announce the hiring of Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel as the station’s first local afternoon drive personality and Assistant Program Director – Country. Starting on Monday, June 20, Brooks will be hosting M-F 2pm-6pm on Bay Country and follows recently named local midday personality, Emily Harlan (M-F 10am-2pm).
Brooks is a ten year radio veteran from Minneapolis, MN. Most recently, Brooks served as the Music Director and Afternoon Drive host for legendary Indianapolis, IN country station, WFMS. Prior stops include WMAD/Madison, KQYB/La Crosse and WLXR/La Crosse. Outside of the studio, Brooks has built a large digital following through his online series “Beers with Brooks” and creating content on TikTok. (@Brooksradio).
Wenzel comments, “This is a special opportunity that I’m extremely grateful for. I cannot wait to share my love for Country Music with the Bay Area as the first ever Afternoon Host on Bay Country. Thank you to Bo Matthews, David Drutz and Alpha Media EVP of Content Phil Becker for believing in me.”
Alpha Media San Jose Operations Manager/Program Director Bo Matthews says, “Brooks is perfect for Bay Country. It’s fitting in Silicon Valley to have a personality that’s not only a pro on the air but also top of his class in delivering digital content and engaging with listeners via social media. Bay Area Country Music fans are going to love Brooks!”
Alpha Media San Jose VP/Market Manager David Drutz shares, “Brooks is the ideal fit for what we’ve already built and will continue to build with Bay Country. I know Country Music fans will share my excitement in hearing him throughout the Bay Area.”
