Pillar Media Names Tim Hager as Chief Operating Officer

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 10:31am CT

Tim Hager

Pillar Media appoints veteran media executive Tim Hager as its new Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Hager will oversee operations for Pillar Media's group of stations, including WAWZ (Star 99.1) in New Jersey, WAKW (Star 93.3) in Cincinnati and KSRC (Star 101.5), KFCO (The New Flo 107.1) & KPOF (AM910) in Denver.

"I am truly thrilled and honored to become part of the incredible team at Pillar Media," said Hager. "I deeply respect the talented individuals behind this remarkable brand and am beyond excited to see how the Lord will use my life experiences to contribute to this role and impact people with the Gospel. This opportunity is only possible through God's grace, and I am profoundly grateful for it."

Hager most recently served as CEO of American Financing and previously held the role of President of the Rocky Mountain Region for iHeartMedia. His radio career began in St. Louis, where he worked for Sinclair and CBS Radio, including as General Sales Manager for KMOX-AM and the Cardinals Baseball Radio Network. He later moved to Denver with Clear Channel/iHeartMedia, holding roles such as Sports Sales Director, General Sales Manager, and Senior Vice President of Sales.

"We are excited to welcome Tim Hager as Chief Operating Officer of Pillar Media," said Art Garza, Executive Director of Pillar Media. "His proven leadership in media, executive experience, and heart for ministry make him an ideal fit to help advance our mission."

Hager succeeds Dick Whitworth, who is retiring after 50 years in Christian radio. Whitworth's career included roles at New Life Media and Northwestern Media, and he spent the last five years at Pillar Media.

Hager will officially begin his new role on July 16 and will be based in Pillar Media's Aurora, Colorado office.