WayFM Ups Dice, Hires Harrell
• Contemporary Christian network WayFM announced several executive-level changes, starting with the news that Faron Dice is transitioning from Chief Content Officer to Vice President of Ministry for Way Media. Dice will be passing on his oversight of on-air and digital content to focus solely on outreach initiatives that include spiritual care through the ministry’s staff pastors, the growing WayFM Prayer Wall and free Bible distribution program, the 24/7 Chat with a Coach online feature, and serving all key ministry partnerships. Dice will continue to be based at the organization’s home office in Colorado Springs, CO.
Way Media COO Tim Dukes commented, “Faron is the architect of these efforts over his 18 years with WayFM. Having him specialize on them moving forward is crucial to achieving our aggressive ministry goals over the next decade, which include praying with 1,000,000 people per year by 2030.”
But wait! There’s more! Veteran programmer Ron Harrell joins Way Media as VP of Brand & Content, assuming leadership over on-air, digital, and marketing initiatives. He will be based at the company’s network operations center in Nashville. Harrell most recently programmed Hubbard AC KRWM (WARM 106.9)/Seattle until early May 2020, when he was one of many who exited during companywide budget cuts. Harrell’s earlier programming stops include Director of Music Programming for CBS Radio Dallas, Station Manager of WDVD & WDRQ/Detroit and he spent nearly decade programming KIMN (Mix 100)/Denver.
Harrell (left) remarked, “I’m thrilled to join WayFM and guide this passionate team of creators and presenters. Big virtual hugs to CEO John Scaggs and Tim Dukes for entrusting me with this product. I’m eager to help them achieve their strong growth goals for spreading the message of hope.” In conjunction with these two new appointments, WayFM Program Director Todd Stach exits after three and a half years.
