Jeffries Named OM, Results Radio Chico
• Results Radio LLC welcomes veteran programmer and air talent JJ Jeffries as Operations Manager for the company’s four-station cluster in Chico, CA: Adult Hits KBQB (92.7 Bob FM); Top 40 KCEZ (Power 102.1); Active Rock KRQR (106.7 Z-Rock); and Classic Rock KTHU (Thunder 100.7). Jeffries will also serve as Program Director for Z-Rock. He succeeds Paul Boris, who passed away unexpectedly in May. Thunder 100.7 and Classic Rock sister KHRD (Red 103.1)/Redding, CA will continue to be led by Classic Rock Format Captain Mark Zander.
Jeffries’ lengthy resume includes a stint as VP of Programming for Riviera Broadcast Group in Phoenix, and PD of KUPD/Phoenix from 1995-2005. He was also an independent consultant for Rock, AC, Alternative, and Classic Hits formats, as well as PD of the Super Radio Music Group’s seven streaming formats. He has also been a News Anchor for USA/IRN Radio News and performs as a voice actor. Jeffries’ earlier stops include Monterey, CA, St. Cloud, MN, Palm Springs, CA, and Minneapolis.
Jeffries starts July 24 and will report to SVP of Strategic Development Dave Shakes and recently named Chico Market Manager Rocky Cosgrove. Shakes commented, “JJ impressed us with his listening insights, thoughts on coaching and leadership, audience development, and ideas to lead our amazing Z-Rock. He’s multi-talented. Rocky and I are excited about the fun ahead for our talented and driven Chico cluster programming team.”
Jeffries said, “I’m grateful for this opportunity! From the very start, I liked my conversations with the team of Dave, Rocky and Jack. Working with their rich experience and knowledge of the radio business will be of great benefit to me. Results Radio is a well-run group and a great fit for my skill set, and I’m excited to get started!” Jeffries can be reached at programmerpro@yahoo.com.
