New Radio Starr In Omaha
• SummitMedia, LLC has named major market programming veteran Victor Starr as the new Director of Programming & Operations for the company’s Omaha cluster and Program Director of Top 40 KQCH (Channel 94.1), with a start date of Monday, Nov. 8.
Starr arrives in Omaha from Denver, where was most recently Brand Manager of Audacy Rhythmic KQKS (KS107.5) from March 2016 until his departure in July. Starr had been in the building since 2012, working in the KS107.5 sales department when he was promoted to the PD chair. Starr’s previous programming stops include WJHM (102 Jamz)/Orlando, WERQ (92Q)/Baltimore and WZMX/Hartford. He also served as Donnie Simpson‘s Executive Morning Show Director at WPGC/Washington back in the day.
“Victor’s vast background and experience make him the perfect individual to lead our programming team,” said Market President Rick Parrish. “His leadership will help the continuing growth of each of our stations, with our audiences and our overall ratings.” Starr remarked, “I’m very excited to join a fantastic team in Omaha! The brands are great, the team is top-notch and I’m ready to help take the cluster to the next level of success. A huge thank you to Rick Thomas, Randy Chase and Rick Parrish for this amazing opportunity.”
SummitMedia Omaha also includes Classic Rock KKCD, AC KSRZ (Star 104.5), Active Rock KEZO (Z92) and ESPN affiliate KXSP-AM 590.
