Joel Folger graduated from Moorhead State University in Minnesota, majoring in communications.  Joel married Becky in 1988 and has 3 children.  In his spare time Joel plays sports dad and bus driver, managing one daughter's budding soccer career; supporting the other at cheerleading competitions; and cheering at his son's football games.

His radio career began in his hometown at KTRF in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and moved into on-air positions at KCLD in St. Cloud, KQRS Minneapolis and KPPI Denver.  Joel programmed KJYO Oklahoma City and legendary Dallas stations KEGL and KDGE.  He also was program director at KDWB in Minneapolis. He has worked with some of this country's best radio personalities.  Joel has a great reputation as a talent coach.  At one point the night jocks on Z100 New York and KIIS Los Angeles were both benefactor's of Joel's training.

JOEL'S BUSINESS:  In 1991 Joel Folger started his business, Folger Entertainment Company.  He is known for his ratings success with Adult Hits stations in the United States.  His company specializes in consulting the Adult Hits format.

READ ABOUT BOB FM^SM.  Huge successes in  Pittsburgh, Austin, Norfolk, Wichita, Erie, Rockford and many more.  Joel works with stations in markets of all sizes, from Philadelphia and San Antonio to Chico and Myrtle Beach.  Read a 2005 R&R article about Joel Folger and BOB here.  If your market doesn't have a Variety Hits station...  We suggest you be first.  Already have a Variety Hits station and need help?  Time to call Folger.  817-545-3113.  For information about the THE BAR^SM best described as Variety Country, call former program director of KSCS Dallas Dean James.  Dean is a strategic partner with Joel and specializes in Country radio.

Music, marketing, programming, branding, talent coaching, research guidance...  winning solutions to make your station better.  We custom tailor our services to fit your needs.  Call the expert radio programming consultants at Folger Entertainment Company:

817-545-3113