Phoenix Radio: KZCE, KAJM Add Eric Valdez At APD

Sierra H. Broadcasting adds local market talent Eric Valdez to its programming roster as of today. He'll serve as Assistant Program Director of Classic Hip Hop “101.1 The Bounce” KZCE Cordes Lakes and Rhythmic AC “Mega 104.3 Jamz” KAJM Camp Verde.

Eric Valdez

Most recently, Valdez served as the Assistant Program Director for KOAI-FM (95.1 & 94.9 The Wow Factor) in Phoenix, Arizona. Eric’s 20+ years in the Valley of the Sun started in 1996, helping to launch KPTY-FM 103.9 Arizona’s Party Station as the station’s Music Director alongside Rick Thomas. Also, in the early 90’s, Eric worked the record label circuit and toured with national recording freestyle artist Stevie B. During his 30+ years of radio and label experience, Eric has had stops along the California coast with KYLD-FM in San Francisco, KSFM-FM in Sacramento, and KKUU-FM in Palm Springs.

Station owner Ken Brentlinger stated, “We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Eric to our team. With his profound expertise and enthusiasm for radio, we are confident that he will elevate our stations to new levels of success.”

About the move Eric says, “I would like to thank our owner Ken Brentlinger, GM Paul Holton and Consultant Rick Thomas for this opportunity. I’m truly excited to have this new chapter that I’ve been wanting for a long while and can’t wait to work alongside the many talented personalities we have in our building.”