(MSC News)--Another move is made by a locally owned and based broadcast radio group, as Many Signals Communications expands its lineup of experience and talent by adding a former staffer to a role of leadership.

Following the recent purchase, and launch, of radio station KOZA 96.9 in Topeka, the President/Owner of KNZA, Inc. is announcing the hiring of Wade Gerstner as General Manager, and part owner, for the Hiawatha-based, six-station radio group, operating as Many Signals Communications.

Justin Fluke says the decision to bring Gerstner on-board comes with personal knowledge of the skillset he brings to the company. "We are a growing company and I wanted one more key piece to add to our ownership and management team," Fluke said. "Wade and I have a long history and respect for each other, including working together at KNZA from 2001-2006; and like many of our employees, he is passionate and dedicated to broadcasting with tremendous experience and the versatility to wear several hats and help lead our company into the future, especially as we expand into new and larger markets."

Gerstner, who begins his new role July 1st, brings more than 25 years of broadcasting and leadership experience to the local station group, most recently serving as GM of local radio stations in Glen Elder, Kansas, where he's worked since 2006. Under Gerstner's guidance, KD Country 94 won the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Small Market Station of the year four times, including a stretch of 3 consecutive years. Gerstner has won numerous awards throughout his career including KAB awards in more than 10 different categories, which highlights his diverse on-air abilities. He was most recently named the 2024 Oscar Stauffer Kansas Sportscaster of the year. He also has filled in and done work on both the Kansas City Royals pre and post-game shows as a co-host and producer and select play-by-play for women's and men's basketball and baseball on the K-State Sports Network.

Gerstner, in a statement to MSC News, says he's "so excited about this new chapter and radio adventure," adding that he looks "forward to joining a team full of radio professionals who are highly respected, pro-active, and truly dedicated to making all of the stations the best they can be!"

Gerstner joins Fluke's Many Signals Communications ownership team which also includes Vice-President Jake Spalding and Program Director Seth Tollefson.

Gerstner, and his wife of 22-years, Mandy, have three sons.