Phelan Upped To PD of BUZ’N/Minneapolis

• Entercom has upgraded Lucas Phelan from APD to Program Director of Entercom Country KMNB (BUZ’N @ 102.9)/Minneapolis. He will continue to do afternoon drive. The position was most recently occupied by Lauren MacLeash, who exited in February.

“We’re proud to promote and develop talent at Entercom Minneapolis. As the former Assistant Program Director of KMNB and as on-air host, Lucas has a great understanding of our market and a deep connection to our community,” said Shannon Knoepke, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Minneapolis. “He has truly earned this leadership role and we look forward to the brand’s continued growth.”

Phelan joined BUZ’N as APD/afternoon personality in October 2016, following an 11-year run across the street at iHeartMedia Top 40 KDWB, where he rose to APD/MD/afternoon talent. Phelan began his radio career in 1998 at KQKQ (Sweet 98)/Omaha, followed by a stint at KMXV (Mix 93.3)/Kansas City before arriving in the Twin Cities in 2005.

Commenting on his new responsibilities, Phelan said, “The opportunity to ascend to the role of Program Director, in a format I love, for a company like Entercom, in my favorite town on planet earth and with a team that is absolutely incredible is a dream come true,” said Lucas. “I’d like to thank Shannon and Andy Bloom for their faith in me.”