WMNF-FM to Name Alex Worthey General Manager
The incoming executive brings two decades of experience to the Tampa community radio station starting November 2, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
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The Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation has selected Alex Worthey to lead WMNF-FM as its new General Manager. Worthey, who brings two decades of industry leadership experience, is scheduled to start in the role on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The transition marks a leadership change for the Tampa-St. Petersburg community station following a national search conducted by the Board of Directors.
Alex Worthey brings two decades of leadership experience to the 88.5 FM frequency. The appointment follows a national search process, though the board has yet to disclose its specific long-term strategic benchmarks for the new general manager.
The players
Alex Worthey
The incoming General Manager of WMNF-FM with twenty years of broadcast leadership experience.
WMNF-FM
A community radio station broadcasting on 88.5 FM in the Tampa-St. Petersburg market.
Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation
The governing organization responsible for the operations of WMNF-FM.
The details
Alex Worthey will report directly to the Board of Directors upon assuming his new position. His appointment follows a national recruitment process aimed at securing a candidate with extensive broadcast leadership experience. Worthey previously served as Program Director of WNCU-FM in Durham, N.C., and began his career at WUCF-FM in Orlando.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Alex Worthey begins his tenure as General Manager.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the industry-standard board-led national search process for public media executives. This move aligns with broader broadcast sector trends of securing external leadership to navigate evolving community-supported radio business models.
Operators in the Tampa-St. Petersburg media space should monitor the incoming leadership's potential shifts in programming or outreach strategy starting in November. Changes in station management often signal upcoming adjustments to vendor relationships or community partnership models.
The takeaway
The appointment highlights the priority placed on seasoned leadership for station growth in the Tampa-St. Petersburg market. Peers should monitor the station's official communications following the November 2, 2026, start date for potential shifts in station operating strategy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio & Television Business Report.
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