Hammer Named APD Star 107.9/Las Vegas

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, February 2, 2015

Beasley Broadcast Las Vegas is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian "Hammer" Panerali to assistant program director of Star 107.9 Vegas' Best Variety KVGS-FM. Hammer joined KVGS-FM in 2013 as morning show host, an on-air position he continues to hold Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Additionally, he remains the station's music director, a position to which he was promoted in 2014.

Program Director Mike O'Brian said, "Brian's incredible work ethic and commitment to KVGS, along with his passion for radio and this community, made this decision an easy one. Everyone wins when you have someone like Hammer on your team. He told me his goal is to continue pushing Star 107.9 Vegas' Best Variety to new heights, and I'm confident that's a goal Hammer will achieve."

Hammer adds, "Before arriving in Vegas, I heard that Beasley Broadcast had a knack for rewarding hard work and dedication. I'm completely honored that those traits were recognized in me and I'm beyond thrilled that I'm advancing to the next level in my career. I owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to our PD Mike O'Brian, Market Manager Tom Humm and corporate VP of Programming Justin Chase. Thanks for your confidence with this position fellas! I'm looking forward to honing my skill set under your tutelage...and I owe you all a drink (as long as we can get it on trade)!"