DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
• Kensington Digital Media is pleased to announce that Karen DeFriez is joining the company in the dual role of General Manager and Sales Manager for Adult Hits WHIN-AM 1010/100.7FM/W264CR) serving Gallatin and Hendersonville, TN, just northeast of Nashville.
DeFriez comes to WHIN after an extensive career in affiliate sales at both Westwood One and Premiere Networks. She began her radio career on the air at WJXA/Nashville in 1993.
Woody Zimmerman, COO of Kensington Digital Media, said, “We are so excited to have Karen join our team. Her passion for radio and sales makes her a perfect fit to lead the WHIN team!”
DeFriez remarked, “There’s something genuinely magical about hometown radio, and joining WHIN as General Manager and Sales Manager feels like coming full-circle. This station has long been a trusted voice in the community, and it’s a real privilege to now be part of that legacy. I’m excited to help WHIN grow — on the air and in the community — by building strong relationships, telling great stories, and keeping that hometown spirit alive every single day. I’m beyond thrilled that Tony Richards and Woody Zimmerman have entrusted me with this new position and look forward to bringing the heart of North Nashville to our listeners.”
Bonus Fun Facts: 1) WHIN was Gallatin’s first radio station, debuting on August 2, 1948. 2) Kensington Digital Media purchased WHIN in 2017.
