Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
• There’s a changing of the guard happening in morning drive at Audacy Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX/Cleveland, as it was announced that Tim Slats (left) is retiring after 14 years in the chair, effective Oct. 3. He will be replaced by Ohio’s own Matt Spatz (right), starting Oct. 6.
“Slats is a true Cleveland legend, and we can’t thank him enough for being the rock of our mornings for so long,” said Nard, Brand Manager of 98.5 WNCX. “We are delighted that Spatz will bring his dynamic energy and deep passion for rock music. He’s inheriting an important legacy, and we are confident in his ability to connect with our listeners and excited for how he shapes the future of mornings on WNCX.”
“Twenty-one years in Cleveland — 14 years at WNCX — and it’s been an honor and a privilege,” said Slats. “I’ll see ya around… Avon, OH-IO.”
Spatz, a native of the Cleveland suburb of Berea, OH, has spent most of his radio career within the borders of the Buckeye State — most recently as PD and morning co-host for Rubber City Radio Classic Rock 97.5 WONE/Akron, OH until early July — it had been his second stint with the station. Spatz earlier programmed WROV/Roanoke, VA and spent some quality years in Youngstown, OH as PD of WNCD (93.3 The Wolf) and WWIZ (Rock 104), and enjoyed two stints with Cumulus Classic Rock WYFM/Youngstown. He was also on-air at WLVQ/Columbus.
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have some great W’s in my career — WLVQ, WROV, WYFM, WONE, WRQK and WNCD, to name a few,” said Spatz, “but having the opportunity to take the morning reins from Slats at WNCX in my hometown is truly a dream come true. Thank you so much to the Audacy Cleveland team led by Jeff Miller, Chase Daniels and Nard, as well as Jeff Sottolano, Dave Richards and Vince Richards for your trust and belief in me. Can’t wait to get started!”
To celebrate his long career, Slats will host “Slats Final Bow Wow,” which will benefit Friendship Animal Protection League, a non-profit helping dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes.
