Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Kelly Kibler Senior Vice President of Operations for Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Kelly Kibler Senior Vice President of Operations for Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio

New York, N.Y. – June 12, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, announced today that Kelly Kibler has been named Senior Vice President of Operations, effective immediately.  In her new role with the company, Kibler will oversee the Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio markets and will report to Tom Schurr, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's President of Operations – Major Markets.

Kibler has been with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment for more than 16 years, holding a variety of leadership and sales positions in the Dallas, San Diego and Las Vegas markets.  Since 2010 she has served as Market President for Clear Channel Dallas, where she was also previously Director of Sales.   Kibler began her radio career in 1991 at Heftel Broadcasting and later joined CBS Radio as an Account Executive in 1995. 

"Kelly's strong performance and high level of achievement make her the perfect choice to oversee and lead our Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio markets," said Schurr.  "Her track record is one of continuous success with the company."

"As a native Texan, and a veteran of Clear Channel, I can think of nothing that could be more exciting or a better fit than being able to create additional opportunities for the company in Texas," said Kibler.  "I am really looking forward to working closely with Tom Schurr and the outstanding Texas team to take our business to the next level."

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Dallas will begin an active search for a new Market President.

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