George Preston Named CEO At KMFA/Austin

Preston (Photo: WFMT)

CAPITOL BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION Classical KMFA/AUSTIN has named WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS Classical WFMT/CHICAGO VP/GM GEORGE PRESTON as CEO, effective at the end of JANUARY. PRESTON, who succeeds the retired Pres./GM ANN HUME WILSON, worked at WBUR/BOSTON, WXCR/TAMPA, and WNYC-A-F/NEW YORK before his first stint at WFMT as a host in 2009-13; he served as GM at KCME/COLORADO SPRINGS before returning to WFMT as VP/GM in 2019.

"GEORGE comes to us with exceptional experience," said KMFA Board Chair SORIYA ESTES. "One of KMFA's central goals is to increase our community partnerships as a collaborator both inside and outside the AUSTIN arts community. He has a deep understanding of the classical music landscape and possess the qualities needed to expand and engage our listening audience size and diversity in AUSTIN, CENTRAL TEXAS, and beyond."

"The potential for growth at KMFA is unlimited," said PRESTON. "The station has an impressive legacy in one of AMERICA's great music capitals. The gorgeous facility, including the spectacular DRAYLEN MASON Studio, and the dynamic and talented team of staff and board have KMFA positioned to be a national leader in Classical Radio."

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