Cumulus Makes Three Management Appointments

Cumulus Media has announced a series of managment appointments at their stations.

Among them:

• Angel Brown, Vice President of Sales for Cumulus Mobile has been promoted to Vice President/Market Manager of its four-station cluster in Mobile. Prior to serving as VP of Sales for Cumulus Mobile, Brown was Sales Manager for Cumulus in Albany, GA.

Angel Brown

Gary Pizzati, Senior Vice President of Cumulus, said: “When we recruited Angel into the company several years ago as a sales manager in Albany, GA, we knew she had the core talent, drive and ability to go much further in our company. Today, we are proud to announce her appointment as VP/MM for Mobile, Alabama. Angel single-handedly turned that market last year to a material contributor to our success.”

Brown said: “What an honor to be named the VP/ MM for Cumulus Mobile. I have the privilege of managing four powerhouse stations alongside an exceptional team of people within an amazing organization. I couldn’t be happier.”

• Hugh McPherson, Vice President/Market Manager of its Pensacola, Florida radio stations now moves to Cumulus in Melbourne, Florida as new Vice President/Market Manager of its three-station cluster.  

Hugh McPherson

Pete DeSimone, Regional Vice President of Cumulus, said: “Hugh is a very talented manger with a proven track record for successfully developing and leading great teams. He understands the value of people, our systems and delivering consistent results for customers.”

Gary Pizzati, Senior Vice President of Cumulus, said: “Hugh took Pensacola to new heights under his leadership. We look forward to the same performance in Melbourne. We are fortunate to have the solid bench strength to be able to promote from within.”

McPherson said: “Leaving Pensacola is bittersweet considering the staff's hard work, dedication and success. I am honored and excited to lead the charge in Melbourne and work with another very talented team."

• JJ Waters, Vice President, Sales, Cumulus Pensacola, has been promoted to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus in Pensacola, Florida.    

JJ Waters

Gary Pizzati, Senior Vice President of Cumulus, said: “This was a natural move for JJ within Cumulus. Her 20-year tenure in Pensacola as a Sales Manager has been very advantageous for us. Now at the helm of our newly assembled cluster, JJ will take us to the next level.  We’re proud to have her on our team.”

Waters said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled for the privilege to accept this new challenge.  It’s an honor to be a part of Cumulus Pensacola and the amazing team we’re building.”