A little over a year after she joined Cumulus Media Hot AC 96.3 WDVD Detroit as Program Director, Michelle Matthews has confirmed her departure from the station earlier this month as part of the company’s current staff reductions.

Matthews joined WDVD in July 2023 after an eight year run as Operations Manager for Saga Communications’ Columbus OH cluster where she programmed AC “Sunny 95” 94.7 WSNY and Hot AC “Mix 107.9” WVMX from 2015 until April 2023. She previously served as Program Director of Classic Hits 103.3 KLOU St. Louis, Digital Program Director for iHeartMedia St. Louis, OM/Regional Programming Manager for Clear Channel Omaha, Wichita and Sioux City, Operations Manager for Saga Springfield IL, PD of KTOZ/KXUS Springfield MO, APD of KXPK Denver, and MD of KALC Denver during her career.

She wrote, “Well, Motor City… what can I say? It has been an amazing time in your city, and I loved every single moment of it. (Well, maybe not your driving, Detroit, but we can talk about that at another time) Perfect time to discover the Lions, and everything else this town has to offer. I even got addicted to a grocery store??? My job was eliminated. So much love to everyone at Cumulus Detroit and my corporate team. I learned a ton, and so many great memories made in a short period of time. For now I am back with the family in Columbus in search of my next adventure, and have enjoyed the quality time I have had with them as we discuss what’s in store for each of us.”