Brad Steiner Joins Cumulus New Orleans

• Cumulus Media New Orleans has appointed Brad Steiner as Program Director for Alternative WZRH (ALT 92.3), Country WRKN (NASH Icon 106.1) and Classic Hits KKND (106.7 The Krewe). He succeeds Paul “Gonzo” Cannell, who exited in January.

Steiner (left) joins Cumulus after nearly 20 years with Bahakel Communications’ Top 40 WDOD (Hits 96)/Chattanooga, TN, where he was most recently APD/afternoon talent.

Pat Galloway, RVP/Market Manager of Cumulus New Orleans-Baton Rouge-Lafayette-Columbus-Starkville, said, “Brad Steiner’s passion for creating great radio and for New Orleans is off the charts. That passion, combined with his strong people skills, intellect and vision, make him the perfect choice to lead these three popular station brands into the future.”

Steiner remarked, “I’m thrilled about the opportunity to build these brands alongside a brilliant group of people including an innovative and talented local staff, Troy Hanson, Jim Kurdziel, the energetic and passionate Pat Galloway, among others. I often said I would only leave Chattanooga for a handful of places, and New Orleans was one of them. The city and its people are pure magic. I’m just happy they’ve allowed me to be paid in nothing but crawfish.”