iHeartMedia has named Jeanna Berge to be market president for Eau Claire, Wis., and Rochester, Minn., as Rick Hencley retires effective April 1.
Her position oversees FM stations KMFX, KRCH, WATQ, WBIZ, WMEQ and WQRB, as well as AM stations KFAN, WBIZ and WMEQ.
Berge also continues as SVP of sales for Eau Claire. She will report to Division President Shosh Abromovich.
“As market president, Berge will work closely with the programming, business and sales teams for all station brands in Eau Claire and Rochester and will oversee the stations’ on-air and digital programming as well as create new revenue opportunities,” a press release states.
Berge joined the cluster in 2011 as an account executive and has worked her way up in sales management.
She described Rick Hencley as a mentor. “I am determined to share that same motivation, positivity and creativity to help these ambitious teams excel.”
Hencley has also worked at Laird Broadcasting, Great Duluth Broadcasting, Phillips Broadcasting, Cumulus and Clear Channel.
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