iHeartMedia/Charlotte & Raleigh Names Chris Crowley PD

Chris Crowley

iHeartMedia Charlotte and Raleigh appoints 20-year veteran programmer Chris Crowley as Program Director for Classic Rock WRFX-FM (99.7 The Fox) and Alternative WEND-FM (106.5 The End) in Charlotte, as well as Classic Rock WRDU and Alternative W237BZ (ALT 95.3) in Raleigh, effective October 1. He most recently served as an Operations Manager for Townsquare Media in Buffalo.

Crowley's previous programming/on-air stops include KGON-FM in Portland OR, WCMF-FM and WROC-AM/FM in Rochester NY, WARO-FM in Fort Myers, KNRQ-FM, KEHK-FM and KUJZ-FM in Eugene OR and a stint at Jacobs Media in Detroit. He began his career at KGOT-FM in Anchorage AK and is a graduate of The University of Alaska Anchorage.

"It is an absolute privilege to bring Chris aboard for oversight of some of our most renowned brands in both markets," said iHeartMedia Charlotte and Raleigh Senior Vice President of Programming A.J. "His wealth of experience and creativity make him a key addition to our programming team."

"I'm thrilled to join the iHeartMedia team. I look forward to leading these legendary brands and joining the ranks of the talented programmers who have called Charlotte and Raleigh home," added Crowley. "I'm excited to hit the ground running on day one to achieve even more market success. Thanks to iHeartMedia for this amazing opportunity."

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