Former 95.7 The Game and Sportsnet 590 The Fan program director Don Kollins has landed a new opportunity. Kollins is heading back to Canada to join Corus Radio as the company’s new Program Director of its FM stations Peggy 99.1 and Power 97 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Kollins adds over 25 years of experience to the Corus team, having worked in multiple formats as a promotions director, music director, and programmer with companies such as Rawlco Radio, Rogers Communications, and Entercom Communications. He was born and raised in Saskatchewan, and established and advanced his career in markets across Canada before making the journey to the Bay Area.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
