Eddie Haskell Named KYGO-FM/Denver Program Director

Lincoln Financial Media announces that veteran radio programmer Eddie Haskell will return to the Denver market as Program Director at Country KYGO-FM, February 11. Haskell, until recently, was Operations Manager at the Cumulus Albuquerque cluster. He programmed the cluster's Country KRST-FM for nine years and was the station's afternoon host. Haskell had also supervised Country stations in the West region under previous owner Citadel. He previously was in the Denver market at KDJM-FM. "Eddie's impressive background programming both heritage country stations and format challengers taking on heritage brands makes him battle-tested," says LFM Denver SVP and General Manager Bob Call. "From helping to sign-on Young Country WYCD years ago to defending and building the success of a great heritage brand like KRST, Eddie is a proven programmer who will help guide KYGO going forward." Haskell adds, "I could not be more excited. KYGO is a legendary radio station and Lincoln Financial Media is one of the best companies in the industry. I can't wait to be back in the Mile High City and put KYGO on a nice upward trajectory." We just recently reported that Haskell was exiting the Cumulus five-station Albuquerque cluster. He's also been PD at KKAT-FM, Salt Lake City; WYCD-FM, Detroit; and WXLK-FM, Roanoke.

Ron Escarsega Named OM at San Francisco's KGO-AM/KSFO-AM

Veteran Los Angeles Talk programmer Ron Escarsega is joining Cumulus San Francisco All News KGO-AM and Talk KSFO-AM as Operations Manager, replacing Paul Hosley. Escarsega is the former Assistant PD at sister Talk KABC-AM, Los Angeles. He also spent many years at CBS Radio Talk KLSX-FM, Los Angeles. “I’m excited for the new challenge to work with two iconic stations KGO and KSFO. I appreciate the confidence Cumulus has shown in me and look forward to the new challenge," says Escarsega. Corporate News/Talk/Sports Program Director Jim Mahanay adds, “Ron has done a great job for us in Los Angeles. We’re excited at the skills he brings north to the Bay Area."