WDIY/Allentown Taps Mcconnell As Next Executive Director

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Margaret McConnell

Margaret McConnell -- a strategic partnership, marketing and not-for-profit professional -- is named the next Executive Director of WDIY-FM/Allentown, PA, a public radio and digital media organization that has served the Lehigh Valley with locally produced content and curated music for 29 years. McConnell succeeds Greg Capogna, who will retire February 29, after five years in his post and more than 48 years in commercial and public radio.

"Margaret is an experienced and highly regarded community champion who will spearhead continued growth as the station nears its third decade of serving the region," said WDIY board of directors Chair Karen El-Chaar. "She is the perfect person to leverage the stability and expansion we saw during Greg's tenure and expand WDIY's presence in the community across all platforms."

McConnell will be responsible for managing all aspects of the not-for-profit station's operations with a focus on community and corporate partnerships, audience outreach, membership, fundraising, fiscal growth and fostering a collaborative, inspiring environment for the WDIY team.

"I will bring my passion for serving the community, building relationships and connecting people to all facets of WDIY's operations," said McConnell. "The station is the unequivocal leader in bringing a diversity of voices, viewpoints, conversations, music and culture to the greater Lehigh Valley. I'm honored to have the opportunity to amplify everything the station represents."

Most recently, McConnell was director of strategic partnerships at People First Federal Credit Union following a role as enterprise marketing manager at Alvin H. Butz, Inc., and The Butz Family of Companies. She has also been vice president of marketing and communications at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). A resident of Allentown, McConnell is an alumna of King's College with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

"WDIY is a tremendous asset for the Lehigh Valley. We have an opportunity -- as well as an obligation -- to bring people together to have conversations and share perspectives about the issues that affect how we live and enjoy our lives," said McConnell. "WDIY has never been in a better position to do that. And it has never been needed more."