DC Back On The Clock In Tulsa
• Very happy for our pal Don “DC” Cristi, who has been hired by Griffin Media Tulsa as its new Director of Radio Programming, with a start date of October 6.
Fortunately, Cristi won’t have to relocate — he famously spent 20 years across the street with iHeartMedia Tulsa, serving as PD of the legendary 97.5 KMOD and rising to SVP of Programming for iHeart Tulsa & Oklahoma City until his unscheduled departure in March 2024 during a round of corporate restructuring.
The news of Cristi’s hire was delivered in a staff memo from Griffin Media President Wade Deaver, which reads, in part, “DC has more than 40 years of radio experience, most recently with iHeartMedia, and has spent many years serving the Oklahoma City and Tulsa communities. During his career, he has led programming initiatives across a variety of formats, including Rock, Country, Classic Country, CHR, Rhythmic CHR, and Classic Rock, among others. Having started as a morning talent, DC’s unrivaled passion for high-quality, local radio programming aligns perfectly with the core Griffin values. He is committed to our mission as Oklahoma’s Own — to keep Oklahomans safe, informed, and connected.”
A jubilant Cristi broke his news via Facebook, exclaiming, “I just hit the job lottery! This opportunity feels like the ultimate gift of innovation, creativity, leadership, and growth — and I couldn’t be more excited to step into this next chapter of my life. Griffin Media’s mission and impact are truly inspiring, dynamic, and powerful, and I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to such an incredibly talented team. This one goes to ’11,’ friends! Here’s to new challenges, bold opportunities, and extraordinary adventures ahead!”
Cristi will succeed the retiring Bruce Law, whose last day is Oct. 24. Deaver noted, “Bruce has played an instrumental role in shaping Griffin Radio’s success. Bruce’s commitment to excellence and ideation has elevated our programming. We are grateful for the contribution he has made to our team and to Oklahoma radio.”
• Griffin Media’s Tulsa radio properties include Top 40 KHTT (106.9 K-Hits), Country KVOO (98.5 The Bull), Classic Country KXBL (Big Country 99.5), Classic Hits KRQV (92.9 The River), and All News 1170 KOTV-AM.
