HOUSTON, TX – May 5, 2025 – Hope Media Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Evans to Vice President of Radio, effective immediately. Since joining the organization as WayFM Network Program Director in July 2023, Jeff has brought exceptional leadership, a deep well of industry experience, and a passion for collaborative, purpose-driven programming.

“Jeff’s background leading multiple brands under a unified vision, coupled with his heart for people and collaboration, has been a tremendous asset to our mission,” said Scott Herrold, Chief of Content at Hope Media Group. “Whether he's building a strategy or encouraging a team, Jeff leads with clarity, humility, and purpose. I’m excited to see how Jeff’s heart for discipleship shapes the way we think about content across all our platforms. He’s helping us think bigger—not just about reach, but about transformation.”

In his new role, Jeff will continue to lead day-to-day programming for WayFM while expanding his oversight to include the organization’s program directors and creative audio services department. His leadership has already made a significant impact, particularly through his direction of support drives at WayFM and his commitment to talent development across Hope Media Group’s brands.

“I’m incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve,” said Evans. “Our mission is deeply personal to me, and I’m passionate about using radio to reach people for Christ. I look forward to serving all of our talented programming teams and helping lead us into a new season of innovation that embraces a digital and content-first future—reaching audiences wherever they are as we move toward 2030 and beyond.”

About Hope Media Group:

Hope Media Group is a family of media brands that engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope through radio, events, online content, and mobile apps. Its platforms include Houston-focused KSBJ, the national network of WayFM stations, the Spanish-language Christian network Vida Unida, digital content outlets NGEN Radio (Christian hip-hop and pop), Hope Nation, WAYLOUD (Christian rock), the God Listens Prayer App, and a concert and event producer, Hope Events. Click here to learn more about the ministry.