Tampa's Thomas To WNSH: CBS Radio VP/Classic Hits and programmer of the company's Classic Hits WRBQ and Country WQYK/Tampa Brian Thomas has joined Cumulus as Corporate PD and PD of WNSH/New York. In the corporate role, he will focus on several formats, including Classic Hits. The new role has him relocating to New York, where he previously programmed Classic Hits WCBS, Adult Hits WBUF and Hot AC WWFS for CBS Radio. Thomas joined the Tampa cluster as VP/Programming and WQYK PD in May of 2012 (CAT 5/9/2012).

"Brian Thomas is an incredible programming talent and brings a successful track record in New York to Nash FM New York," says Cumulus EVP/Co-COO John Dickey. "His experience and credibility will be great assets to the creative and leadership capital that Cumulus is cultivating for the benefit of our audiences and customers.”

SVP/Programming Mike McVay adds, “Cumulus has some great programming minds and Brian brings a wealth of experience to our all-star team. We are thrilled to welcome Brian to our programming leadership group and to Nash FM in New York.”

Thomas says, “The opportunity to join the growth and innovation at Cumulus on the Corporate Programming team is really exciting, and I look forward to providing programming leadership and insights across a variety of formats. It’s a thrill to work with Lew and John Dickey, Mike McVay and Kim Bryant to continue developing Nash into a powerhouse national brand and building on the momentum and success at Nash FM New York.”