Chris Crowley has exited as Program Director for iHeartMedia’s trio of Alternative “106.5 The End” WEND Salisbury and Classic Rock “99.7 The Fox” WRFX Kannapolis in the Charlotte market and Classic Rock 100.7 WRDU Wake Forest/Raleigh NC.
He also hosted afternoons at WRFX and WRDU before moving to mornings at WRFX following the departure of John Boy & Billy from the station last November. Crowley joined iHeart in September 2021. He previously held roles as Director of Content for Townsquare Media Buffalo NY, Program Director of KGON Portland, WCMF Rochester, WARO Fort Myers, and KUJZ/KNRQ Eugene OR plus time as a consultant at Jacobs Media.
Crowley commented on LinkedIn:
After 34 incredible years in radio—thank you, Mark Murphy, for giving me my first shot at 101.3 KGOT—last week I got the news: my time with iHeart Media, and likely my radio career, has come to an end.
While I’m not shutting the door completely, I’ve grown to love Charlotte and its amazing people so much that my days of packing up and moving are officially over.
I’m incredibly proud of my time at iHeart, especially at WEND, where I had the privilege of working alongside the brilliantly talented Woody & Wilcox Show. Together, we hit the highest ratings in the brand’s history—a highlight I’ll always cherish.
A huge thank you to Lisa Worden, Garner Goin, and Steve Geoffries for your insight, guidance, and for always being willing to listen. And to Chris Rozak, the epitome of a team player, thank you for being an outstanding colleague.
My future may be a bit uncertain at the moment, but I know this: whatever’s next will turn out for the best. It always does.
Crowley can be reached at chriscrowley0@gmail.com.