Beasley Broadcast Duo/Las Vegas Taps Chase, Lynch

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 2, 2010 | 5:14pm CT

Justin Chase (near right) is appointed OM of Beasley Broadcast Group's recent acquisitions Alternative KVGS-FM and Rhythmic AC KOAS-FM (The Oasis)/Las Vegas He replaces former OM Carmy Ferreri, who exits. Concurrently, radio vet Sean Lynch comes on board as Program Director of KOAS and KVGS.

Chase joined Beasley in 2009 and is currently PD of co-owned KKLZ-FM and KCYE-FM (The Coyote 102.7). He arrived in Las Vegas in 2000 as Program Director of KMXB-FM and a few years later took over the programming duties of Las Vegas Variety Hits outlet.

Former Beasley/Las Vegas PD Sean Lynch will be working alongside Chase. Lynch joined Beasley/Las Vegas in 2008 and helped to launch of KKLZ-FM before leaving to consult various entertainment companies. His resume also includes programming positions in Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Honolulu and Las Vegas, in addition to on-air stints in New York City and Los Angeles.

Market Manager Tom Humm, who assumes additional management responsibilities for the two stations, commented, "I have worked closely with both Justin and Sean for many years. They are incredibly talented, dedicated and driven to providing the best possible radio products for Las Vegas listeners and advertisers. All five stations remain committed to providing meaningful community service and compelling content to Las Vegas in the months and years ahead."

Before becoming OM, Ferreri served as morning co-host for KOAS. Previously, he was OM of Results Radio's 5-station cluster in Redding, CA, and PD of Hot AC KESR-FM (Star 107.1). Prior to his move to Las Vegas, Ferreri was OM for Citadel/Reno, NV.