CBS Radio Phoenix Names New VP of Programming

Tim Richards has been named VP of Programming of the CBS RADIO Phoenix cluster of Radio Stations including KMLE @ 107.9, 94.5 KOOL FM, and LIVE 101.5, it was announced today by Tim Pohlman, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO Phoenix. Richards will continue to serve as Program Director of KMLE @ 107.9 and LIVE 101.5. The appointment is effective immediately.  Dave Shakes will continue to serve as Program Director of 94.5 KOOL FM and will work under the direction of Richards. Richards is eager to begin his new role.“I’m thrilled to work with Tim Pohlman, Dave Shakes, and our team in this new capacity,” said Richards. “We will continue to grow our brands with great local content as the epicenter of our mission.” “Tim has certainly earned the VP Programming stripes here at CBS Radio Phoenix,” said Tim Pohlman. “I am excited to see his talents applied to the heritage brand of 94.5 KOOL-FM.”