97.7 The River Management Team
Jim Murphy
VP of Programming and OperationsJim Murphy is the VP of Programming and Operations for Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, parent company of 97.7 The River. Jim works closely with Danny Wright, Lauren Marks and more to keep 97.7 The River live, local and all about classic rock and Sonoma County.
Jim has also been involved in developing local music festivals and in strengthening the company’s digital assets. Prior positions include operations manager at KBAY and KEZR in San Jose, program director at WHDH Boston and general manager positions at stations in the northern Boston metro. Jim is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Jim lives right here in beautiful Santa Rosa, CA.
Danny Wright
Program DirectorDanny Wright is a Bay Area Native, born and raised in San Francisco. Danny has been on Sonoma County radio air waves since 2001. He’s a self proclaimed hard core 49ers and San Francisco Giants fan. When he’s not on the air, he loves spending time with his wife and 2 young daughters or biking around Sonoma County.
Danny was honored to join 97.7 The River in 2017, and has been rockin’ ever since!
Jenn Routh
Promotions DirectorJenn Routh is the Promotions Director for 97.7 The River. Under her leadership, The River gives away thousands and thousands of dollars in tickets and prizes every year for FREE. No station in the North Bay has more FREE ROCK than 97.7 The River thanks to Jenn!
Kevin Wodlinger
Key Accounts Sales ManagerKevin Wodlinger is the Key Accounts Sales Manager for 97.7 The River’s parent company, Amaturo Sonoma Media Group. Kevin has been in the radio industry most of his life and has built and managed markets from Missouri to Santa Barbara over the last four-plus decades. He holds certifications in both branding and recruiting. He was excited to join ASMG and 97.7 The River in 2013.
Kevin’s passion is helping people solve problems. He is inspired by his team and thrives on their success in serving the community.
Kevin and his wife live in Santa Rosa and love it!
Lawrence Amaturo
OwnerLawrence Amaturo is the founder and managing member of Amaturo Sonoma Media Group LLC. ASMG owns and operates nine local radio stations, including KZST, KSRO, Froggy 92.9, 97.7 The River, Hot 101.7, 102.7 The Wolf, Oldies 107.9, Country Legends 99.1 The Bull, and 93.7 Jazzy. ASMG also owns NorthBay biz Magazine, the forty-year business magazine for Napa, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. As well as Waterdrop Digital, a digital solutions operation. All twelve media units operate at 3392 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA.
Lawrence, a veteran media and business owner in Santa Rosa, also has significant ownership positions in several auto dealerships.
Lawrence and his wife, Susan, a local physician, are active in the community and engaged in many philanthropic endeavors, including The United Way, Catholic Charities, The LBC, and The Schulz Celebrity Golf Foundation, and are members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Their interests include golfing, skiing, and traveling with their teenage daughters.