Lori Bennett Joins Cumulus Grand Rapids as OM/PD

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 26, 2016

Cumulus Media/Grand Rapids promotes heritage programming talent Lori Bennett to Operations Manager for its 5-station cluster there, including Classic Rock WLAV-FM, Sports/Talk WBBL-FM, CHR WHTS-FM, Country WTNR-FM and News/Talk WJRW-AM. Bennett will also program WTNR-FM (Nash 94-5) and host the station's afternoon slot from 3-7pm. Bennett joins from the company's group in Detroit, where she most recently was PD/afternoons for Hot AC WDVD-FM.

"We are thrilled to have Lori join our Grand Rapids team" says VP/MM Jeff Cartwright. "She is a true broadcast professional who brings a positive energy along with new programming ideas to our cluster. I am excited to see what the future holds for our 5 stations with Lori here."

Bennett added, "I'm honored to join the remarkable family of broadcasters at Cumulus Grand Rapids! The talent and energy within the cluster extends beyond the norm, with legendary market personalities that know how to truly connect and super serve the West Michigan audience. I am grateful to Mary Berner, Mike McVay, Doug Hamand, Bob Walker and of course, the dynamic Jeff Cartwright, for the opportunity to captain such an incredible team."

Bennett replaces John Crenshaw, who was promoted to Cumulus/Youngstown, OH, cluster in July. Her previous stints include WJR-AM Promotions Director/feature anchor and feature talent for WDRQ-FM in Detroit. As part of an extended career in Detroit, Bennett served in various capacities including Operations Manager, Program and Marketing Director and morning host for various stations such as WNIC-FM, WMGC-FM and WVMV-FM.