Kenneth Wayne French

Background

French, Kenneth Wayne was born on May 18, 1952 in Damascus, Virginia, United States. Son of Kenneth Park and Adelphia (Sluder) French.

Education

Bachelor in Broadcast Journalism, University of Southern California, 1974.

Career

Sports announcer, Station WSSC, Sumter, South Carolina., 1974-1976; general sales manager, Station WWDM-FM, WFIG, Sumter, South Carolina., 1976-1980; general manager, Station KIXY-FM, KQSA, San Angelo, Texas, 1981-1983; vice president, general manager, Station KELS-FM, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1983-1984; general sales manager Station KKCS-FM, KKHT, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1984-1985; local sales manager, KEYN-FM/KQAM, Wichita, Kansas general manager, Station KBUY-FM, KDJW, Amarillo, Texas, 1986-1987; operating partner, general manager Station KMVR-FM, KOBE, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 1987-1988; general manager, Station WYBB-FM/WNST-FM, Charleston, South Carolina., since 1989. Executive vice president The French Group, Charleston, South Carolina., since 1990.

Achievements

• Kenneth Wayne French has been listed as a noteworthy Radio station executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association, San Angelo, 1981-1982, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Las Cruces, 1987-1988, Aggie Sports Association, Las Cruces, 1987-1988. Director-elect LasCruces Chamber of Commerce, 1988-1989, Dona Ana Arts Council, 1988-1990. Board directors Happy Days, Special Times, Charleston, since 1993, vice president, president-elect, since 1994, v.chmn., 1996-1998.

Member Charleston Area Broadcasters (president 1993-1994), International PlatformAssn., (charter member, Executive Board since 1998) Carolina Film Alliance.

Interests

• Avocations: helping children, all sports, 4 wheel drive off-road, snow and water skiing, reading.

Connections

Married Patsy Baker, September 1, 1979.

Father:

Kenneth Park French

Mother:

Adelphia (Sluder) French

Spouse:

Patsy Baker