'Mean Jean' Fremont Named WKHT/Knoxville Program Director

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 8, 2021

Jean 'Mean Jean' Fremont

SummitMedia names Jean "Mean Jean" Fremont as the new Program Director for WKHT (Hot 104.5) in the company's Knoxville cluster. He continues hosting afternoons from 3-7pm. Fremont has served as Assistant Program Director, Music Director and afternoon talent for the past two years. He spent four years with Hot 104.5 under a previous owner until his departure in June, 2018. Before returning to Knoxville, he worked with Cox Media Group in Orlando as WPYO (Power 95.3) air personality.

"Hot 104.5 has always been a special station to me. I'm really excited to be able to lead the first station that gave me my first full-time opportunity," said Fremont. "I thank the team for their guidance and trusting me to take Hot 104.5 to the next level." Originally from New York, Fremont began his radio career as an intern with CBS Radio Orlando in the summer of 2009. He joined the station full time in November 2010 as on-air personality until leaving for Knoxville in 2014.

"I am delighted to see Jean continue to grow in his contributions to our brand and the strategic direction of Hot 104.5 now as our Program Director," added Knoxville Market President Chris Protzman. "His commitment to the station, music and community we serve are his driving passions."

While Fremont handles afternoons, the rest of the weekday lineup includes the Dex and Barbie T Morning Show, middays with DJ Eric B and nights with Tino Cochino Radio.