Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
• Lotus Seattle Corporation, a division of family-owned broadcaster Lotus Communications announced the appointment of Andrew Adams as General Manager and Jeff Connell as Director of Operations & Brand Management for Lotus Seattle’s three-station group: Conservative Talk KVI-AM 570, News-Talk simulcast KNWN-AM/FM (Northwest NewsRadio AM 1000 & 97.7), and Classic Country KPLZ (101.5 HANK FM).
The new gig marks a return to Seattle for Adams (left), who previously managed Salem Media’s group from 2010 to 2023. Adams most recently managed Stephens Media Group’s six-station Spokane cluster.
“Andrew is a positive and supportive leader who is deeply focused on helping people succeed,” said Jim Kalmenson, COO of Lotus Communications. “His management style centers on supporting sellers, strengthening teams, and building smart, effective creative packages that help advertisers achieve real results. Radio has been part of Andrew’s life for decades. He started in the business while attending the University of Texas Austin, and has continued in the industry ever since. He truly cares about our industry and believes deeply in what we do.”
This new position is a promotion for Connell (right), who most recently served as Regional PD for KPLZ and KTHI (101.7 HANK FM)/Boise, ID, and as Marketing & Promotions Director for Lotus Seattle.
“Jeff has been an integral part of the Seattle team and has played a key role in strengthening the HANK FM brand while helping advance collaborative programming, marketing, and promotional initiatives across the cluster,” Kalmenson said. “In this expanded role, Jeff will provide leadership across programming, production, marketing, digital content, and promotional strategy for all Lotus Seattle stations.”
Connell has been commuting between Seattle and Boise and will relinquish his Boise duties in early summer as he transitions full-time to Seattle.
