Derrick Named OM Of SummitMedia Omaha

• Matt Derrick has been named Operations Manager of SummitMedia’s Omaha group and Program Director of Top 40 KQCH (Channel 94.1), effective June 17. He succeeds Mark Todd, who recently exited. The other stations in the cluster are Mainstream Rock KEZO (Z92), flagship of The Todd and Tyler Radio Empire, AC KSRZ (Star 104.5), Classic Rock KKCD (CD105.9) and ESPN affiliate KXSP-AM 590.

Derrick is inbound from Townsquare Media Boise, ID, where he has been Brand Manager of KAWO (WOW Country 104.3) and Top 40 KSAS (103.5 Kiss FM) since October 2018. The moves marks a return to the Omaha market for Derrick, who previously spent two years as FM Operations Manager for NRG Omaha until April 2018. Derrick previously served as Regional Programming Manager and SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Norfolk/Virginia Beach and Regional Programming Manager for Clear Channel’s stations in Wilmington, DE and Salisbury, MD. Derrick has also worked at the late KNGY (Energy 92.7)/Francisco and KHTT (106.9 K-Hits)/Tulsa, OK.

Kathy Higgins, President of SummitMedia Omaha said, “We are excited to have Matt join the SummitMedia Omaha team. He has deep experience across multiple formats, in multiple markets where he played various roles from Program Director, Operations Manager and Regional SVP of Programming. Matt brings high-level programing, strategic research analysis and talent coaching to our team, all while partnering programming and sales to provides great platforms for our advertisers. I look forward to his positive energy and creativity to help us continue to serve our local community and achieve our goals.”

Derrick commented, “I’m thrilled to join SummitMedia, to lead a dynamic programming team and without a doubt, the best talent and brands in Omaha. I’m looking forward to working with VP of Programming John Olsen, SVP of Programming Bill Tanner and Market President Kathy Higgins to lead these brands to a new level of ratings and revenue success.”