Cumulus Ups McNair To SVP/Engineering

• Cumulus announced the promotion of Yancy McNair to Senior Vice President of Engineering, effective April 1. He will succeed Conrad Trautmann, Chief Technology Officer, who will retire at the end of March after a remarkable 25-year career with Cumulus Media.

McNair is a 21-year Cumulus veteran who currently serves as VP of Technical Operations. In his newly expanded role, he will oversee Engineering, Telecom, Real Estate, and Purchasing for the company, reporting to CFO Frank Lopez-Balboa, who noted, “Yancy’s impressive career at Cumulus, spanning over two decades, makes him the perfect choice for this role. Starting as a market engineer and steadily advancing through the ranks, Yancy has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise. His deep understanding of our operations and his proven track record of success uniquely qualify him to lead our Engineering team into the future.”

Commenting on Conrad Trautmann’s contributions to the company, Cumulus President & CEO, Mary Berner said, “Throughout his tenure, Conrad has been a driving force for innovation and excellence. Among his many remarkable achievements, he seamlessly transitioned our content team to remote broadcasting within days of the pandemic’s onset, built a comprehensive Cyber Security strategy and the team to execute it, and led critical system transitions that have positioned us for future success. His unwavering dedication to advancing the industry he loves will leave a lasting legacy, influencing its future for years to come.”