iHM Promotes Jim Lawson To Regional Program Manager

Jim Lawson

iHeartMedia has announced Jim Lawson will be expanding his duties to include Regional Manager for iHeartMedia Colorado and Operations Manager for Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

The move is effective Monday, effective February 2.

As Regional Programming Manager, Lawson will oversee all programming operations for the Colorado stations. His duties as Operations Manager will include managing the strategy and execution of Colorado Springs and Pueblo's eight combined stations.

Lawson will continue his duties as VP?Programming for Hispanic Media and Brand Manager for National Programming Platforms.

He joined the company in 2001 as Program Director of KFMD 95.7 FM in Denver. Prior to that, Lawson helped to launch one of the first Modern Adult Contemporary stations, KALC 105.9 FM Alice105-9 in Denver.

His more than 25 years of broadcast experience includes programming and on-air roles at classic rock, AC, Hot AC, adult hits and news talk stations. Lawson also served as on-air talent at Contemporary Hits, Smooth Jazz and Classic Hits stations in Chicago.

"We are excited to bring Jim's multi-format experience and leadership skills to the Regional programming team," said Tony Coles, Senior Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia. "With such strong brands and personalities already in place in Colorado, it takes a special kind of leader to not only maintain our success, but to further grow and develop our stations and talent. Jim is uniquely qualified for this new and expanded role."

"Adding additional responsibilities to my already rewarding position is beyond exciting," said Lawson. "We have some great brands and talent in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, and I look forward to building on that success. Thank you to Tom Poleman, Clay Hunnicutt, Brian Olson, Tony Coles and Brad Hutcheson for presenting me with yet another opportunity to grow in a dream company with the brightest and best talent."