Michael La Crosse New KOST-KHHT/Los Angeles PD

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 26, 2013 | 2:53pm CT

Clear Channel/Los Angeles appoints Michael La Crosse as Program Director for AC KOST-FM and Rhythmic Oldies KHHT-FM (Hot 92.3), effective September 23. Most recently, he served as Operations Manager for the company's co-owned cluster in Spokane. Prior to that, La Crosse was Operations Manager of Cumulus' WLS-FM and WZZN-FM in Chicago since December, 2006. La Crosse started his career in 2001 as a Promotions Director at at the Smooth Jazz WNUA-FM/Chicago.

"After an extensive nationwide search, we're excited that we found our new Los Angeles Program Director from within the great talent at our own company," said VP/Programming Andrew Jeffries. "Given Michael's extensive music knowledge, management experience and ability to focus on the listener, he will propel both brands to new levels of success. Michael will be a great leader for KOST and HOT, and a welcome addition to our world class Los Angeles cluster programming team."

"I'm humbled to join the amazing teams at KOST 103.5 and HOT 92.3," added La Crosse. "These stations are among the very best in their respective formats and it is an honor to be a part of them. A huge thank you to Andrew Jeffries, Clay Hunnicutt and Greg Ashlock for the opportunity to join Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Los Angeles."