Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Leslie Whittle as Regional Content Director for Atlanta CHR station Q99.7 (WWWQ-FM) and Houston CHR station 104.1 KRBE. In the newly created position, Whittle will head programming efforts for the two stations. Concurrently, Cumulus Media has expanded Whittle’s programming purview to include oversight of Cumulus Media’s CHR stations under the new title, VP of CHR/Hot AC Formats. Whittle has served as VP of Hot AC Formats since 2019.

Whittle’s radio career started at KHFI-FM in Austin, TX, where she ultimately became Program Director for the CHR station. She joined 104.1 KRBE Houston in 2000 as Assistant Program Director and in 2006, was named 104.1 KRBE Program Director. Under her programming leadership, 104.1 KRBE won a Marconi Award for CHR Station of the Year in 2017 and again in 2019.

Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media, said: “Leslie Whittle has masterfully programmed 104.1 KRBE for almost two decades, and has led as VP of Hot AC Formats for six years. Everyone acknowledges that this natural expansion of her role will serve Houston and Atlanta well; two monster CHRs with dominant morning shows. Leslie’s warm and unaffected management style commands the respect of her Cumulus peers and the entire industry.”

Leslie Whittle commented: “The Q997 team is incredibly talented, and the Q997 brand iconic. I’m honored to be part of building its future along with being very thankful for the support of the KRBE crew in Houston. This truly is the best of both worlds. Many thanks to Brian Philips, Melissa Forrest and Alex Cadelago for their faith in me!”