Brooks O’Brian Named PD, WFMS/Indy
• Cumulus Media has appointed major market veteran Brooks O’Brian as PD and afternoon personality for Country 95.5 WFMS/Indianapolis.
O’Brian brings extensive programming and on-air experience, most notably a 16-year run in San Diego, where she served as APD/MD of Audacy Country KSON (winning the ACM Award for “Best Morning Show”), and PD of KXSN (Sunny 98.1) for seven years and KYXY for two years. O’Brian earlier spent a decade with KWNR/Las Vegas as PD/morning host and five years in Reno, mostly at KBUL (K-Bull 98.1) in evenings & middays. Her first radio job was Programming Asst. at former Country outlet WYNY/New York City.
O’Brian was most recently Brand Manager of Townsquare Country 98.1 WWJO/St. Cloud, in her home state of Minnesota.
Mike Killabrew, Operations Manager of Cumulus Indianapolis, said, “The entire WFMS team and I are thrilled to have Brooks in Indianapolis. Her passion, vision and collaborative mind-set will take WFMS to the next level!” O’Brian commented, “I’m excited to join the incredible team at WFMS and Cumulus Indianapolis! It’s a privilege to be associated with these heritage call letters in such a vibrant city. I can’t wait to help grow the brand and embrace the community!”
O’Brian succeeds former WFMS PD Christopher “Boomer” Layfield, who left late last year.
