Willie B & Johnny O!
Results Radio LLC has hired industry icon Willie B. (Naftel) as PD/morning talent for Classic Hits KUBA/Yuba City CA. He replaces Moe Howard, who left in August. Willie B’s storied career has taken him all over the country, including stops at WBSB/Baltimore, B100/San Diego, WKZN/New Orleans and KHFI/Austin, to name a few.
Results Radio Yuba City OM Eric White said, “SVP Dave Shakes and I are thrilled to have a superstar like Willie B join our team to lead the way for KUBA. Willie joins KUBA at an exciting landmark time as we’ve just added a FM translator to deliver KUBA to the metro on 98.1!” Willie B commented, “It’s great to be back in California, and even greater to be working with Dave Shakes, Gordon Rowntree and Eric White at KUBA.” Willie is now on the job and can be reached at willieb@resultsradio.com.
• Johnny O’Leary, a.k.a. “Johnny O’” transitions from his longtime APD/afternoon spot on Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q100)/Atlanta to the PD chair at Top 40 sibling WSSX (95SX)/Charleston, SC, starting today. Sherry Dollar, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Media Charleston said, “Johnny O’ brings a wealth of talent to the Lowcountry and to Charleston’s heritage Top 40 station, WSSX. His creativity, knowledge of the format, passion to win and great leadership skills will be brilliant additions to the mighty 95SX. We can’t wait to kick off the New Year with Johnny!”
Prior to landing in Atlanta nine years ago, O’Leary programmed New South Radio’s WYOY/Jackson, MI and was Imaging Director/air personality for WKRQ (Q102)/Cincinnati. He succeeds Yonni Rude, who is now OM for Radio One Richmond.
