Michael Cross Joins Cherry Creek

• Michael Cross is the new Operations Manager of Cherry Creek Media’s seven-station group in Wenatchee, WA — Classic Rock KPQ-FM, Top 40 KWWW, Country KYSN, Hot AC KQBG, News-Talk KPQ-AM, Talk simulcast KKWN/KWNC and Sports-Talk KYSN-AM, with a start date of Nov. 5.

Kevin Andrus, VP/Market Manager for Cherry Creek Media Wenatchee, said, “Michael has a passion for radio and clearly understands the influence radio has in our listeners’ lives. He understands how to win ratings, coach talent and manage those under his direction. Cherry Creek Media is excited to have Michael join the team.” Cherry Creek Group PD Mark Elliott commented, “I’ve spent a lot of time with Michael already, and not only does he bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Wenatchee cluster, what stood out to me was his curiosity and desire to still improve as a programmer and talent. He also has a strong desire to help others and give back to our community. I’m thrilled to be working with someone of Michael’s caliber.”

Cross notably spent 20 years with NRG Media Active Rock KFMW (Rock 108)/Waterloo, IA until last November, when his position as FM Operations Manager was eliminated.His resume also includes KAZR (Lazer 103.3)/Des Moines, IA, KSQY/Rapid City, SD and KJKJ/Grand Forks, ND. In the ’80s Cross was APD/MD at KJJO/Minneapolis and he also did mornings on the Z-Rock Network in Dallas.

Cross said, “I’m so excited to be joining the Cherry Creek Media team in Wenatchee! My career started in the Pacific Northwest and I’m happy to get back to the mountains creating some great radio with such fantastic brands. Who wouldn’t want to work on a Classic Rock station called ‘The Quake’ with a signal that can be heard from Seattle’s suburbs nearly all the way to Spokane? Thanks to Mark Elliott, Kevin Andrus, Kelley Cheatwood, Laura Gooch and Jonathan Brewster for this amazing opportunity!”