J’Michael Francois has been named SummitMedia VP of Programming for R&B and Gospel. He joins from Cumulus Media Baton Rouge—New Orleans, where he was OM for the past 18 years.
Francois assumes responsibility for WBHK (98.7 KISS FM) and WAGG/Birmingham, AL, and WJMZ (107.3 Jamz)/Greenville, SC, and WRKA (103.9 The Groove)/Louisville.
Randy Chase, SummitMedia EVP Programming, said, “We are lucky that J’Michael, with all his passion and experience, chose SummitMedia to advance his career and our vision. His expertise and talents will serve our listeners and better position the SummitMedia R&B and Gospel presence nationwide.”
Francois added, “I am humbled and honored to take the helm of R&B and Gospel at SummitMedia. It’s humbling to have an opportunity to lead some of the industry’s most incredible content creators and innovate and grow stations beloved by our community of listeners and clients. Together, we will set the bar even higher.
