Jeff McCartney Joins Cumulus Salt Lake City Duo

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 2:22pm CT

Jeff McCartney

Cumulus Media has named Jeff McCartney as Operations Manager and Program Director for its Salt Lake City outlets KBER-FM (KBER 101) and KENZ-FM (Power 94.9/101.9). He brings more than 30 years of experience in radio programming, brand development, and audience growth to the role. McCartney joins Cumulus after spending more than 25 years with iHeartMedia in Salt Lake City, where he held senior programming and operations leadership posts.

"We're thrilled to welcome Jeff to the team," said Joyce Wirthlin, Vice President and Market Manager for Cumulus Salt Lake City. "He's a proven programmer with a strong track record of building winning brands and developing talent. His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ, and we're excited to have him leading these stations forward."

McCartney said the opportunity marks an exciting new chapter in a market he has called home for nearly three decades. "Utah has been my home for nearly three decades, and I'm excited to join the Cumulus Salt Lake team," he said. "Joyce and I have worked together for more than 20 years, and we share a deep understanding of this market, its listeners, and the relationships that drive meaningful results for both our audiences and our clients. I'm grateful for the opportunity to help lead what's next."