Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Darren White as Program Director of Conservative Talk “NewsRadio 96.3” 770 KKOB/96.3 KKOB-FM and Sports “The Sports Animal” 610 KNML/95.9 K240BL Albuquerque NM.
White previously hosted 1-3pm on KKOB as ‘Sherrif Darren’ from 2019 to 2021. He has served as Bernalillo County Sheriff from 2003-2009, Secretary of New Mexico Department of Public Safety and Albuquerque Chief Public Safety Officer. He stated, “I am honored to accept the position of Program Director for News Radio KKOB and KNML the Sports Animal, and I am humbled by the confidence Cumulus Media has placed in me for this exciting new challenge. Having been a part of Cumulus for over a decade, I have seen firsthand the incredible dedication and talent of the teams at both stations. With a proven history of delivering provocative, engaging, and informative radio that is second to none, I look forward to building on that legacy by attracting new listeners and continuing to bring dynamic programming to our loyal radio family.”
Cumulus Albuquerque VP/Market Manager Jeff Berry said, “I am SO excited for Darren’s return to Cumulus Albuquerque as Program Director. His passion for radio and vision for the future are contagious. We are fortunate to have someone with his background re-join our industry in a leadership position. Welcome home, Darren!”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com