<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608664378508.jpeg" alt="Ben Waters" />
 <figcaption>Ben Waters</figcaption>
 </figure>Eagle Communications announced this week that Ben Waters has been named market manager for its Salina market, effective Jan. 1.Waters, who has been with Eagle since 2018, most recently served as market manager in Hutchinson."We are thrilled to hand the reins to Ben in Salina. He is the right choice to grow our operations there," Eagle CEO Kurt David said. "Ben has already been engaged with the community and with clients and his knowledge of Eagle's extensive product suite will be a great benefit to help grow the Salina business community."He also trained under the tutelage of longtime Eagle leader Terry Drouhard, who leaves a great legacy during his time guiding our Hutchinson and Salina markets," David added.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608664350707.jpeg" alt="Terry Drouhard" />
 <figcaption>Terry Drouhard</figcaption>
 </figure>Drouhard retired effective Dec. 31 after 31 years with Eagle Communications."It's been my privilege to observe Ben's rapid growth the last couple of years," Drouhard said. "His rise in our company has prepared him for his new position to lead our Salina radio stations and Salina Post and is a testimony to his ability to understand business and help our customers. My congratulations to Ben — a great fit to lead the Eagle product as he strives to serve the Salina community and surrounding area."In Salina, Eagle operates 99KG, 94.5 Prime and KINA, as well as Salina Post."I am very thankful to have started my career under the direction of Terry Drouhard," Waters said. "I am excited for the opportunity to grow into a new role and lead the team in Salina. Eagle is a great company to work for, and my family and I are excited to be a part of it."Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with over 165 employee-owners. The company operates more than 30 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network.For more, visit <a href="https://eagleradio.net/">eagleradio.net</a>.

Waters named general manager of Eagle Radio of Salina