Craig Michaels Joins Stephens/Rochester as Ops Manager

Craig Michaels

Stephens Media Group names Craig Michaels as the new Operations Manager for its cluster in Rochester, NY, effective November 1. He succeeds current OM Mike McCoy, who is relocating to Arizona, and will assist with the transition through the end of the year. Michaels is a radio veteran with experience in Philadelphia, Ontario, Akron and with companies including Townsquare Media and iHeartMedia. Michaels will also serve as the Program Director for Warm 101.3 and Fickle 93.3.

"Mike McCoy is a total pro and someone I have known and respected for decades and I am sorry to see him leave, but I understand the importance of family," said SVP Programming Bob Thornton. "He's made a big impact on the Rochester cluster and we're grateful for his assistance as we move into a new phase."

Michaels said, "I'm thrilled to be joining the Stephens Media Group team in Rochester. SMG's Rochester brands are embedded in the fabric of the community, and I look forward to working with GM Mike Ninnie, Western New York mainstay Tony Infantino, and the rest of the team to continue that tradition. The chance to work with Mike McCoy during the transition is an experience I'm really looking forward to, and I appreciate him staying on for a time to pass the baton."

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