Stockman to Exit Pillar Media

Pillar Media Chief Programming Officer Matt Stockman will exit the organization on Aug. 31, 2026, following more than six years of leadership in programming strategy and content development. Stockman is stepping away to focus full-time on expanding his consulting work serving nonprofit and Christian radio organizations nationwide.

Stockman joined Pillar Media at WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) in Jan 2020 as Director of Programming.

“Matt’s leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on our organization,” Executive Director Art Garza said. “While we never enjoy losing great talent, we’ve long known this entrepreneurial path was something he felt called toward. We’re grateful for his contributions and excited for his new consulting venture. Matt will always be part of our family, and we know this won’t be the last chapter we share together.”

Matt launched his radio career as on air talent and general manager of WZND Radio at Illinois State. After graduating, Matt made stops at several stations before coming to know Jesus as Savior in the early 1990’s. Matt’s Christian Radio experience includes J103/Chattanooga, Spirit FM/Lynchburg, VA., 101.1/Nashville, WMIT/Charlotte, KCMS/Seattle, and most recently PD at KLOVE. Matt also served as a missionary for a year at Christian radio station Onda Paz 93.2 FM in Barcelona, Spain.

“I’ve loved every moment of my time with Pillar Media,” Stockman said. “At every level, this team has been an absolute dream to work with, and I thank God for the privilege it has been to serve alongside each of them. I believe God has opened the door for this next chapter, and I look forward to using my experience and gifts to help other organizations make an impact for the Kingdom.”

Pillar Media will begin a search for its next chief programming officer. In the meantime, the organization remains focused on delivering encouraging, Christ-centered media that serves communities across five local markets, reaching over 1 million people a week.