Richmond Radio: iHM Names A-J OM/Regional PM

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iHeartMedia/Richmond has appointed A.J. as OM/Regional Program Manager, effective immediately.

He will also handle Program Director duties for for AC WTVR 98.1 FM/Lite 98 and Top40 WRVQ-94.5 FM/Q94).

Most recently, A.J. served as PD of WDVI 100.5 FM/The Drive and Top40 WKGS 106.7 FM /KissFM in Rochester, NY. He also programmed iHM's  RhythmicCHR WWHT 107.9 FM in Syracuse, NY.

"A.J. has done outstanding work for our clusters in Syracuse and Rochester over the past three years," said iHeartMedia Senior VP/Programming Jon Zellner. "Both Hot 107.9 and Kiss 106.7 beat heritage direct competitors for the first time under A.J.'s leadership. I'm excited to see him grow into this very important position in Richmond."

"We are extremely pleased to have A.J. join our Richmond team," added Regional Market Manager Dave Carwile. "He's got the vision, energy, and passion to lead iHeartMedia/Richmond in continuing to do amazing things. I can't wait to get started."

"I am very thankful to have worked with such talented individuals for the last three years, in all of the markets in which I am involved" said A.J. "They are some of the best people in the business. iHeartMedia/Richmond's LITE 98, Q94, and all of their cluster mates are all successful brands featuring true professionals on the air and behind the scenes. I'd like to thank Dave Carwile, Jon Zellner and Kevin Legrett and all of iHeartMedia's senior leaders for presenting me with this amazing opportunity to join and lead the Richmond team."

Previously, A.J. spent 12 years at WBHT-FM/Wilkes-Barre where he first served as Assistant PD, Music Director and morning host, before moving up to PD/afternoons in January, 2008.