KJ Bland2Max Media Denver VP of Programming & Operationsm Rick Thomas has promoted market vet KJ Bland from weekends/fill-in on Urban AC KJHM (Jammin’ 101.5) to fulltime afternoon drive host, starting today. The shift had been handled temporarily by beloved market vets Larry Ulibarri and Kathie J, whose regular full-time radio gig is doing mornings across the hall on Rhythmic KFCO (Flo 107.1).
In a staff memo, Thomas said, “KJ brings with her very substantial large market experience and has the perfect personality and sound to help Jammin’ 1015 grow to… the next level™! Please join me in congratulating KJ and welcoming her to this enhanced role on our team.” Ms. Bland’s previous stops include middays at KRNB (Smooth R&B 105.7)/Dallas, MD/middays at WMKS/Greensboro and APD/middays at WJMZ (107.3 Jamz)/Greenville, SC.
Thomas added, “Meanwhile, a big thank you to Larry and Kathie, who have been holding down afternoons up to this point. L&K can now fully dedicate themselves to winning mornings on Flo 107.1!”