FL Radio: Dave Dunaway Named PD For WYZB-FM

Dave Dunaway

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed programming professional Dave Dunaway as Program Director for WYZB/NASH 105.5 FM in Fort Walton Beach/Destin, FL.

Dunaway has programmed stations in markets including: Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, Knoxville, Tallahassee, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Nashville, and Jackson, MS. He was previously with Cumulus Tallahassee for six years and was Operations Manager and Afternoon Host for Guaranty Media’s Baton Rouge Country station, WTGE/100.7 FM The Tiger for nine years.

Most recently, Dunaway was Program Director for WZZK-FM in Birmingham, AL, for Summit Media. He has experience programming multiple formats, but has specialized in Country for the last 12 years.

WYZB 105.5 FM (25 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Pete DeSimone, Regional Vice President and Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Media Fort Walton Beach/Destin, said: “Real excited to have Dave join our Fort Walton Beach / Destin team. Dave is a pro and his programming acumen is exactly what the market needs to compete at a higher level.”

Hayden Green, Operations Manager, Cumulus Media Fort Walton Beach/Destin, said: “I’m excited to have Dave Dunaway join Team Cumulus in Fort Walton Beach/Destin. ‘Dr. Dave’ is a real pro who brings a lot of experience to the NASH brand. He’s got a great attitude and he’s ready to stomp the competition. Look out, Emerald Coast… the Doctor is IN!”

Dunaway said: “I’d like to thank Market Manager Pete DeSimone, OM Hayden Green, and Corporate PD Bob  Raleigh for this great opportunity. WYZB – NASH FM 105.5 is the Emerald Coast’s BEST Country station and it’s time to take it to the next level. I’m looking forward to getting back to the Panhandle. I know it well, having spent time in Tallahassee and Northwest Florida.”