K92.3 Doin’ The Airshift Shuffle

• Cox Media Group Country WWKA (K92.3)/Orlando keeps it firmly in the family as the station fills several key positions with existing talent — let’s start with Michael “Slater” Wheaton, who now gets to sleep in for a few extra hours as he’s elevated to fill the station’s vacant afternoon shift. Slater succeeds AJ Maguire, who left last month to become morning co-host at iHeartMedia AC KSNE (Sunny 106.5)/Las Vegas.

Slater (left) was previously OM/PD/midday talent at Vox AM/FM Hot AC WEZF (Star 92.9)/Burlington-Plattsburgh, VT, until April 2016, when his wife received a big promotion and transfer to Orlando. He joined K92.3 that same year. Earlier stops include WOTW/Orlando; WHKO/Dayton, OH; WDAY (Y94)/Fargo, ND and KFMW (Rock 108)/Waterloo, IA. “I’m excited for what the future holds for the K92.3 on-air family,” said Slater. “Our listeners deserve the ultimate afternoon experience that is second to none and I won’t stop until that’s what they receive. A HUGE thank you to the entire CMG leadership group seeing me primed for the position. Buckle Up.”

And there’s more — Melissa Quinones (center) has been upped from part-time evening personality to full-time midday host, replacing Slater. “I grew up in Orlando listening to the music and on-air personalities of K92.3,” Quinones said. “Being able to say that I’m now a full-time part of this team is a dream come true. I cannot wait to continue bringing the Country music world to Orlando.”

And finally, the K92.3 7-midnight show will now be tracked by the talented Macie Banks (right), who also co-hosts the morning show on sibling WNGC (Your Georgia Country)/Athens, GA. Banks exclaimed, “I’m so excited to take on this new role with K92.3, and so grateful for this opportunity. Can’t wait to bring the energy to nights in Orlando!”

Surveying these positive moves, Steve Stewart, Director of Operations for Cox Media Group Orlando and Brand Manager of K92.3 said, “We are thrilled to make these moves on K92.3 and to position the station for continued growth and success!”