Another veteran radio programmer is headed in a new direction: up. Leslie Whittle has been named VP, Hot AC Formats for Cumulus. She will continue in her role as PD for KRBE in Houston. Whittle started her radio career at KHFI in Austin, TX. She joined KRBE in 2000 as Assistant Program Director and was named PD for the station in 2006.
Brian Philips, Executive Vice President, Content and Audience, Cumulus Media, said: “With great strategy and spirit, Leslie has built a Cumulus CHR powerhouse in Houston. She understands all nuances of contemporary music radio, and we are fortunate to enlist her as VP of our Hot AC formats. Her name has hit every list of the ‘Best PDs in America,’ and we are glad to spread Leslie’s brainpower and influence through our important Hot AC stations.”
