Denver Radio: VP/GM Amy Griesheimer OUT At Entercom

Amy Griesheimer

One of the most powerful figures in Denver radio has fallen. Amy Griesheimer is out as vice president and general manager for KQKS KS-107.5, KALC Alice 105.9 FM and three other stations owned by Entercom.

According to westword.com, market observers are speculating that the move was made because of ratings and revenue shortfalls.

Entercom has offered no official comment on the move. However, a knowledgeable source reveals that Doug Abernathy, one of Entercom's regional vice presidents, will serve as acting general manager for the Denver cluster, which also includes KQMT 99.5 The Mountain, Cruisin' KEZW 1430 AM and K276FK Comedy 103.1 FM, while a nationwide search is conducted for Griesheimer's replacement.

Griesheimer has been a power player in Denver radio for more than two decades. Her LinkedIn page notes that she's served as vice president and general manager of Alice for 23 years, beginning in 1994, and her responsibilities over the entire Entercom station group in the market began in the early 2000s.

Much of her success has been tied to the popularity of recent Westword interview subject Jamie White. In June, Griesheimer announced that she'd signed White and current co-host BJ Harris to a new five-year contract. "We are thrilled to have BJ and Jamie stay part of the Entercom/Denver family and continue building on their long track record of success!" she said in a statement.