Rowntree Wakes Up In St. Louis
• Hubbard Radio heritage Classic Rock KSHE-95/St. Louis prepares for the April 4 arrival of Alternative/Rock radio pro AD Rowntree, who will be joining 45+ year station icon John “The U-Man” Ulett on the KSHE Morning Rock Show. At the same time, KSHE-95 will introduce an expanded on-air line-up, with current morning co-host Favazz moving to middays, Lern remaining in afternoon drive and Mark Klose covering 6-10pm, along with middays on KSHE-HD2.
Rowntree was most recently APD/afternoon personality at iHeartMedia Mainstream Rock KYMT (93.1 The Mountain)/Las Vegas and was also carried nationally in more than 50 markets, including Houston, Las Vegas, San Diego, Denver, and Orlando.
KSHE Brand/Content Director, Marty Linck commented, “AD has been on our radar for a long time, and it’s great to get the deal done and to introduce him to our passionate KSHE audience. He’s such a great fit with his rock ‘n’ roll knowledge, engaging personality and storytelling skills, he will help lead KSHE into the future.” Hubbard St. Louis VP/Market Manager John Kijowski said, “AD is a top-tier talent, and he will be an amazing fit for KSHE-95. While he’s been entertaining audiences in the biggest markets in the country for many years, we’re happy to now have him 100% focused on building the KSHE brand in St. Louis, and we know our fans will love him.”
Rowntree noted, “I’m so happy, grateful and excited to be joining the legendary KSHE-95! As America’s longest running rock station, KSHE-95 has an unbelievable legacy, and I’m honored to contribute to its next chapter. Working alongside U-man, Favazz, Lern & Mark Klose and getting to be part of such a passionate group of creative thinkers is an amazing opportunity to thrive and grow. Thank you so much to Tommy Mattern, Marty Linck, John Kijowski, and of course, Greg Strassell at Hubbard for bringing me on board. Thanks also to my guys Brad Samuel and Kraig Kitchin for everything. Good Morning, St. Louis!”
Bonus Fun Fact: KSHE 95 will celebrate its 55th anniversary as the world’s longest-running rock radio station on November 7, 2022.
