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KPLZ/Seattle Names Curt Kruse Assistant Program Director


Curt Kruse
Curt Kruse

Lotus Adult Hits KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle names Curt Kruse as Assistant Program Director working side by side with KPLZ Program Director Lisa Adams. Kruse has been with KPLZ since 2002 where he hosted afternoons through 2018 and then moved to mornings in 2019 through 2021. Prior to that, he was the afternoon talent at WDVD/Detroit (1996-2001) and before that, he had on-air stints at WKRQ/Cincinnati, WGTZ/Dayton and WVKS/Toledo.

"Curt is such an amazing talent with creative skills that run deep. I'm so excited to be working with him implementing the evolution of STAR 101.5," remarked Adams.

About this opportunity, Kruse, who has been with the station for over 19 years said, "Thanks to Jim Kalmenson, Mike Abrams, Lisa Adams and Gary Greenberg for this awesome opportunity. I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate the chance to contribute to the future success of KPLZ. And please have your pets spayed or neutered."

Lotus Communications Corp Regional Director of Programming Mike Abrams said, "Curt has been a vital part of KPLZ for many years. We are so happy he will now handle the Assistant Program Director duties as we move KPLZ into the next chapter."

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