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Parker Hillis Named Brand Manager for KILT-AM/Houston


Parker Hillis
Parker Hillis

Parker Hillis is named Brand Manager of Audacy's KILT-AM (Sports Radio 610) in Houston, effective June 6. Hillis joins KILT after previously serving as Assistant Program Director of Bonneville's KKFN-FM (104.3 The Fan) in Denver, a role he'd held since January 2022. He joined Bonneville in April, 2019 as executive producer. This move marks Hillis' second stint with Audacy as he previously served in a variety of producer roles for KRLD (105.3 The Fan) in Dallas from 2014 to 2019, including the station's flagship coverage of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.

"Parker is a rising star," said Audacy Houston Senior Vice President and Market Manager Sarah Frazier. "He has impressed us since day one with his innovative ideas, focus on talent coaching and work ethic. We're thrilled to have him join our Audacy team."

"I'm excited to join the Sports Radio 610 team in Houston," added Hillis. "The opportunity to direct and grow an already incredible Audacy brand is truly an honor."

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