Roser Communications Networks is making lineup changes at its Utica NY properties.
Dave Wheeler, who recently left his roles as Townsquare Media Utica Cluster Director of Content and morning host at Country “Big Frog 104” WFRG, will join “Bug Country” 99.7 WBGK/101.1 WBUG-FM as morning host while also tracking nights at CHR “Kiss-FM 97.9/105.5” WSKS/WSKU. Wheeler previously worked at the cluster earlier in his career before spending the past sixteen years in multiple roles at Townsquare Utica.
Wheeler commented, “I’m happy to be back with the Roser Communication Networks family. After almost 17 years across town, I’m looking to expand and grow my programming and content knowledge at Bug Country and Kiss-FM.”
Operations Manager Dave Silvers said, “It was fun to watch him grow with us years ago, then really step up his game, working in many areas at several competitor stations. But we always stayed in touch through the years. Now, I’m happy to have his experience and expertise in helping Bug Country and our other stations in the company.”
Also returning to the cluster is ‘Listen Its Liz’ Ellis, who returns to mornings at WSKS/WSKU after departing last September after a ten year run with the station. In her previous tenure with the company, Ellis served as cluster Promotions Director and also hosted middays on WBGK/WBUG-FM as ‘Laci Ray’.
Her successor Cali Yaworski departed in January.
Liz commented, “When the opportunity to rejoin the KISS Morning Show came up, I couldn’t refuse. The Rosers have been like family and I’m so excited to be back.”
WSKS/WSKU Program Director Shaun Andrews said, “To have both Liz and Dave on our programming team makes us an unstoppable force. Having two well-established morning shows who live and breathe this local market will give our listeners an incredible experience.”
