Heussler Named PD Of Jacksonville’s ‘Big Ape’
• Cox Media Group Jacksonville has named Jud Heussler as the new Director of Branding and Programming for heritage Top 40 95.1 WAPE, the legendary “Big Ape,” starting Monday, March 29.
Heussler arrives in sunny Florida from Raleigh, NC, where he spent the past four years programming Curtis Media Group Top 40 WPLW/WWPL (Pulse-FM 96.9/102.5). Before that he was APD/MD and afternoon personality at Entercom Top 40 WKSE (98.5 Kiss FM)/Buffalo, NY.
“Jud brings a wealth of experience and talent to Jacksonville and to the Ape,” said Steve Smith, CMG VP of Programming. “We are extremely excited he will be growing our brand and the future of our programming.”
Jules Riley, Operations Director of CMG Jacksonville, commented, “In searching for a candidate to fill this role, we spoke with numerous talented programmers, but Jud immediately stood out from the pack. His enthusiasm and strong team leadership qualities are a welcome addition to the Big Ape!”
“Jud’s Top 40 experience is exactly what we need to take the Ape’s heritage brand to the next level,” said Katie Reid, VP/GM of CMG Jacksonville. “With his high ambition, creativity and energy I’m certain Jud will hit the ground running and make a huge impact at the station and in the local community.” Heussler exclaimed, “I’m thrilled about this amazing opportunity and for what’s on the horizon in Jacksonville, or in ‘JAX’ as I learn the lingo. A huge thank you to Jules Riley, Katie Reid, Jeremy Rice and Steve Smith for this incredible honor.”
