Lotus Names Adams GM, Connell Ops Director in Seattle

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7:52pm CT

Andrew Adams and Jeff Connell

Lotus has appointed Andrew Adams as General Manager of its Seattle cluster and Jeff Connell as Director of Operations & Brand Management. Adams will oversee the company's three Seattle stations, including KVI-AM, KNWN AM-FM, and KPLZ-FM.

According to Chief Operating Officer Jim Kalmenson, Adams brings a leadership style focused on team development and advertiser results. Kalmenson said Adams' approach emphasizes supporting sales teams and creating effective creative packages that deliver results for advertisers.

Adams most recently managed the Spokane cluster for Stephens Media Group. The appointment also marks a return to Seattle, where he previously managed the local cluster for Salem Media Group from 2010 to 2023. He began his radio career while attending the University of Texas at Austin.

In addition, Lotus named Jeff Connell Director of Operations & Brand Management for the Seattle cluster. Connell previously served as Regional Program Director for KPLZ-FM in Seattle and KTHI-FM in Boise, while also working as Marketing & Promotions Director for the Seattle cluster.

Kalmenson credited Connell with helping strengthen the HANK FM brand and advancing programming, marketing and promotional collaboration across the stations. In his expanded role, Connell will oversee programming, production, marketing, digital content and promotional strategy for all Lotus Seattle stations.

Connell has been commuting between Seattle and Boise and will relinquish his Boise duties in early summer as he transitions to the Seattle role full time.