Cleveland Radio: Chris Tyler Is New PD For WAKS, WMMS

Chris Tyler

CCCM+E/Cleveland has named Chris Tyler Program Director of Top 40 WAKS 96.5 KISS-FM, Rock WMMS 100.7 FM and Alternative WMMS-HD2 (99X).

Tyler begins his new duties effective February 17th.  He previously was VP/Programming for CCM+E/Providence and PD for Rock WHJY.

“We looked high and low for just the right programmer to lead these two heritage brands in Cleveland and found him right in our own company,” said CCM+E/Cleveland VP/Programming Keith Abrams. "Chris brings a unique mix of success in the formats, a history with big-time talent, and a huge passion to win to our cluster.  We could not be more excited to have him join the team!”

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“I’m beyond thrilled to join the amazing people in our Cleveland cluster,” said Tyler. "Programming such legendary stations as WMMS and 96.5 KISS-FM is an opportunity I welcome with open arms.  Plus, it’s not every day you get the chance to work with killer talents like Rover and Alan Cox. Thanks to Tom McConnell, Gene Romano, Gary Mincer and Keith Abrams for their enormous support during this process.”