Connoisseur Announces Programming Leadership Team

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 2:07pm CT

Connoisseur Media

Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, Connoisseur Media has announced the addition of new format coordinators and expanded leadership roles across several of its key markets nationwide.

"These moves today will allow us to have a dedicated group of programmers that can work with our local markets, partners, vendors, and the record community on a one-to-one basis," stated Keith Dakin, SVP of Programming. "The idea here is that we will always have someone who can fix a problem, answer a question, and, most importantly, make a decision. Radio, to stay relevant, needs to have empowered leaders that can make things happen fast. I believe today we have that team."

New Format Coordinators

Ben Davis: Top 40
Based in Louisville, KY, Davis serves as Operations Manager and morning host of Ben and Kelly in the Morning on WDJX, which he also programs.

Kevin Begley: Hot AC
Based in Metro Fairfield, CT, Begley programs WEZN and hosts afternoons. He has played a role in the success of the syndicated Anna and Raven Show.

Darrick "Brown" Williams: Urban/Rhythmic CHR
Based in Columbia, SC, Brown is Operations Manager and has overseen the strong performance of Connoisseur's urban stations. He now adds Rhythmic CHR oversight to his role.

Ross MacLeod: News/Talk
Based in Portland, OR, MacLeod is Operations Manager and Program Director for KXL. A recent addition to Connoisseur, he joined the company this past summer.

Rob Kelley: Country
Based in Lincoln, NE, Kelley serves as Operations Manager in Lincoln and Topeka. With years of experience leading Country stations, he continues as Country Format Coordinator after previously holding the role at Alpha Media.

Allan Lamberti: Rock
Based in New Haven, CT, Lamberti currently programs WPLR and WICC. A 20-year veteran of Connoisseur Media's Connecticut stations, he brings experience to the Rock format portfolio.

Connoisseur also announced that Patrick Shea, based on Long Island, will be working with emerging technology and radio automation companies.