West Named Brand Manager Of The Wave
• Jay West has been upped to Brand Manager of Max Media AC WVBW (92.9 The Wave)/Norfolk-Virginia Beach. West, who has been an on-air fixture in Hampton Roads since the mid-’90s, joined The Wave to do afternoons in January of this year. Earlier in his career West, a native of Chicago, worked in Philadelphia, Houston, Buffalo and Milwaukee.
“Jay has proven himself to be an invaluable asset to Max Media,” said Keith Barton, VP/GM of Max Media Hampton Roads. He’s truly talented, creative and has a remarkable drive to win. He’s the natural choice to continue the growth of 92.9 The Wave.”
West remarked, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to take 92.9 The Wave to… the next level™. I’d like to thank Keith Barton for his continued belief in me and his dedication to live and local radio in Hampton Roads.”
The Wave’s new weekday lineup looks like this — 5:30-10am: Jen Lewis; 10am-3pm: Jerry Hoyt; 3-7pm: Jay West; 7-midnight: Marketing Director Storm Avery.
