SPIRIT 105.3 names new program director

KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 announces the appointment of Matt Stockman as program director beginning October 24, 2012. Stockman will oversee programming for Seattle’s CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) station and replaces former Program Director Scott Valentine, who left his role for a radio station in New York.

“KCMS is very much in need of someone with great people skills and natural leadership ability,” said Stan Mak, vice president of CRISTA Broadcasting and general manager of KCMS/KCIS. “Matt brings the ideal radio programming experience to KCMS.”

With more than 20 years of radio programming experience in the CCM format, Stockman served as program director at WZTO/Nashville, WRXT/Roanoke-Lynchburg, and WBDX/Chattanooga. He also served as morning host and music director at WMIT 106.9 The Light in North Carolina, owned and operated by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. His most recent radio assignment took him overseas to consult Christian radio stations in Spain, Sweden and Nigeria.

Stockman is excited to conclude his assignment overseas and return to the States with his family to join the KCMS team. “I am thrilled to join CRISTA Broadcasting,” said Stockman. “Working for a legendary radio station like SPIRIT 105.3 is a privilege and honor.”

KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 of Seattle, regarded as a leader in Contemporary Christian Music, is owned and operated by CRISTA Broadcasting. CRISTA Broadcasting also owns and operates AM 630 KCIS in Seattle, KWPZ PRAISE 106.5 in Bellingham, and KFMK SPIRIT 105.9 in Austin. CRISTA Broadcasting is a member of the CRISTA family of ministries.