Jay Richardson is a 41 year radio veteran who started his career in a small eastern New Mexico town. At the age of 20 he made his way to Texas Tech in Lubbock Texas and joined the staff of KLLL as a part time on air talent. Jay would in just a few years become program director of KLLL. Jay …

Brian Foster is a seasoned media leader with more than two decades of success driving growth, transformation, and performance across radio and digital platforms. Known for bridging legacy broadcast excellence with modern digital strategy, he has led teams through mergers, market shifts, and innovation cycles—delivering measurable results and sustainable growth. Brian’s leadership focuses on performance, collaboration, and vision, positioning organizations …

Tina Murley is the Senior Vice President of Connoisseur West, overseeing operations across San Jose, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Far East Bay, and Alaska. A seasoned media executive with deep expertise in revenue strategy, market development, and multi‑platform operations, Tina is known for elevating performance in competitive markets and leading teams through periods of growth and transformation. Throughout her career, …

Sommer got her start in radio at 15 (and yes, may have told a little white lie about her age to get in the door), and she’s been all in ever since. More than 25 years later, she’s still doing what she loves most—bringing people together. Whether through radio, digital marketing, or bringing “Small Business to the Big Stage,” she …

Zoe Burdine-Fly brings over 40 years of broadcast industry experience and 35 years of leadership, ranging from sales management to regional oversight. Known for her collaborative approach and passion for creating work environments that foster individual growth, Zoe has led teams across markets in Michigan, New Jersey, New York State, and Chicago. As part of Connoisseur Media’s leadership team, she is proud to …

Steve Bearance brings more than 17 years of media and marketing experience and a strong track record of building teams that win. He has held leadership roles with Alpha Media and Cumulus Media, where he’s driven consistent revenue growth, strengthened station performance, and led teams through successful turnarounds. Steve is known for his focus on people, performance, and creating a …

With a distinguished career in radio and media leadership, Bill McElveen brings decades of experience and proven success to Connoisseur Media. He was the founding General Manager of WUTS-FM and has held senior leadership positions throughout his career, guiding teams and driving growth across numerous markets. At Connoisseur Media, Bill serves as Senior Vice President with a primary focus on …