KZZP/Phoenix Names Tim Richards Program Director

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, October 28, 2011 | 2:09pm CT

CHR KZZP-FM (104.7 Kiss FM)/Phoenix names Tim Richards as Program Director, effective immediately. Richards, a veteran radio programmer, will continue his role as Director of the Johnjay and Rich radio show. Previously, he served as cluster OM of the company's local group in Tucson and Program Director of CHR KRQQ-FM (Kiss FM).

"Tim has been a tremendous long-term asset to the Johnjay and Rich Show and to all of Clear Channel's Phoenix stations. Naming Tim the Program Director of their home market station was the natural choice," said Jeff England, President and Market Manager, Clear Channel Radio Phoenix. "With Mark Medina's recent move to Clear Channel Radio in Washington, D.C./Baltimore, it is exciting to have a veteran like Tim step into the role."

"It's an honor to program KISS FM and continue working with the world-class Johnjay and Rich brand. It feels like the perfect fit," said Richards. "I'm focused on keeping KISS on its winning trajectory. Smokey Rivers and Jeff England have cultivated a top-notch culture and it's great to be on their team."