Las Vegas Radio: CBS Radio Ups Charese Fruge To VP

Charese Fruge

Charese Fruge has been named Vice President, Programming for CBS Radio’s six station cluster in Las Vegas, it was announced today by Jerry McKenna, Senior Vice President & Market Manager, CBS Radio Las Vegas.

Fruge takes on the added role in addition to her responsibility as Program Director for KMXB 94.1 FM, KXTE 107.5 FM, and their respective HD Radio digital channels, Rewind 94.1-HD2 and Sin 107.5-HD2. Cat Thomas serves as Program Director of CBS Radio Las Vegas’ KLUC 98.5 FM, as well as KXNT 100.5 FM and KXNT 840 AM, and KXST 1140 AM.

The appointment is effective immediately.

“Charese is a consummate programming professional,” said McKenna. “Under her direction, Mix 94.1 has dominated the market for years and X107.5’s ratings trajectory has seen impressive growth. Moreover, her longstanding relationships in the music business allow our stations to deliver unparalleled music experiences that rival any other music event held in Las Vegas.  She’s a bright, shining star.”

Fruge has spent 20 years in radio both on-air and in programming with stations such as KYSR, Star 98.7 in Los Angeles, KLLC, Alice in San Francisco, KSCF, Sophie @ 103.7 in San Diego, KALC, Alice in Denver, KKBQ, 93Q in Houston and WEZB, B-97 in New Orleans. She’s been in Las Vegas with CBS Radio collectively for the last 10 years and is a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. The Southwest Louisiana native has collected numerous programming awards and women’s leadership awards, including Radio Ink’s Most Influential Women in Radio for 2012 and 2013.