iHeart Downsizing Continues

• UPDATED 12/18: If you were also adversely affected by these cuts, please email your contact info to Kevin@RAMP247.com.

Brady exits late nights on Z100/New York after three years. He was also tracking nights for iHeartCustom’s Rhythmic Top 40 format and weekends for WKQI (Channel 95.5)/Detroit. Prior to joining Z100 in January 2017 Brady did nights at former iHeartMedia Top 40 KPWK (Power 93.3)/Seattle, Alpha Media’s KBFF (Live 95.5)/Portland, OR and WXYK (The Monkey)/Biloxi, MS — 586-914-6500 or joeblum93@gmail.com; Facebook/Twitter/IG: @BradyOnAir.

Jordan Polite, Show Producer, iHeartMedia Sports-Talk 940 WINZ/Miami; previously MD at Alpha Media’s Beatz 96.3 (WMBX-HD)/West Palm Beach — jopo312aa@gmail.com.

Camille Hantla, Digital Content Director for the 16 iHeartMedia stations in Birmingham, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa, AL — Camille.Hantla@gmail.com.

Hilary Mills, Mornings on WMJJ (Magic 96.5)/Birmingham, AL; mornings on WMXA (Mix 96.7) & middays on WKKR (97.7 Kicker FM)/Auburn, AL. Fours years with iHeartMedia Birmingham, preceded by four years with iHeartMedia/Qantum Auburn — 404-626-8736 or htn0001@gmail.com.

Mason Black, Digital Content Director, iHeartMedia Huntsville, AL — mdb0017@gmail.com.

Victoria Sottek, Promotions Director & Digital Content Director, iHeartMedia Salisbury-Ocean City, MD –301-788-9865 or Victoria.Sottek@gmail.com.

Colin A. Campbell, a 34-year fixture at iHeartMedia Columbus, OH, where he was Commercial/Imaging Producer and voice talent for the cluster. Joined WLVQ/Columbus in 1985 under Taft Broadcasting. Also did IT for radio for 12 years, ushering in NexGen automation. “Radio is all I know, and I’m good at it, if I do say so myself,” Campbell tells RAMP. Take full advantage of Colin’s numerous skills and years of experience — call 614-679-4759, email ColinCampbellVoice@me.com, and check out his demos at ColinCampbellVoice.com.

Jake “Paco” Navarro, PD/afternoons for WXSR (X101.5)/Tallahassee and 96 Rock (WPAP-HD2)/Panama City, FL and Production Director for both markets — 949-306-5023 or radiojake13@gmail.com.

Corey Moss, Production/Programming Asst., iHeartMedia Huntsville, AL, a four-year cluster veteran. Previously worked at WKAC/Athens, GA — cmoss1981@gmail.com.

Sam Nelson, Director of Urban Programming, WLVH, WQBT & WSOK, iHeartMedia Savannah, GA-Hilton Head, SC. Previous stops: WHJX/Jacksonville, WJMO/Cleveland, WVKO/Columbus, OH, OM of Cumulus Savannah; PD of WUHT/Birmingham — 912-658-3720 or snelson586@yahoo.com.

Amy Lynn, middays, WCKT (Cat Country 107.1) and afternoons on Classic Hits WOLZ/Ft. Myers, a cluster vet since 2009. She previously worked for CBS Radio Seattle — 503-505-1463 or AmyLynnRadio@gmail.com.

Lynn Hernandez, middays at KMOD/Tulsa and cluster Production & Public Affairs Director, a 20-year iHeartMedia veteran, with previous stops at KEGL, KZPS & KDGE/Dallas Fort-Worth; four years on-air at KROX & KLBJ/Austin — 918-841-1635 or lynnhernandezkmod@gmail.com.

Derek Moore, Digital Program Director, iHeartMedia Sacramento and afternoons at Classic Rock KYRV (93.7 The River); previously APD/co-host of “The Rise Guys” on KIFM (ESPN 1320) and nights/fill-in for 15 years on Classic Rock KSEG (96.9 The Eagle) — 530-613-5318 or derekmoore49@hotmail.com.

Travis Dylan, SVP of Programming, iHeartMedia Charleston, SC — first joined the company in 1995 and was named to his current post in 2014. Previously oversaw Savannah and Augusta, GA — travisdylan757@gmail.com.

Don Pollnow, Market President, iHeartMedia Wichita since June 2019. Previously VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Green Bay, WI, and earlier management roles in Oklahoma City, Little Rock, AR, Topeka, KS and Stevens Point-Wausau, WI — 502-542-2999 or DonPollnow@yahoo.com.

Mike Tyler, PD/afternoons, WCKT (Cat Country 107.1)/Ft. Myers, FL — joined the cluster in May 2014; previously spent six years as PD/mornings at Country sister WRNX/Springfield, MA. He’s also worked in Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh; Idaho Falls; Orlando and other markets — RadioGuy.101@gmail.com.

Willie Tanner, Area Digital Content Director, iHeartMedia Columbia, Myrtle Beach & Florence, SC & Augusta, GA, a company veteran since 2013 — William_TannerSC@yahoo.com.

Jake McBride, afternoons, KKIX/Fayetteville, AR, with the station since 2002, first in mornings then moving to afternoons. His prior career stops include Cumulus and 11 years with Susquehanna — MrJakeMcBride@gmail.com.

Tim “Romeo” Herbster, Regional SVPP, Pacific Northwest, PD of KKRZ (Z100) & KXJM (Jam’n 107.5)/Portland. Previously programmed WIOQ/Philadelphia, served as VP of Programming at GOOM Radio, seven years as MD/nights at Z100/New York — TimHerbster@gmail.com.

Jared Fallon, PD of Top 40 KBKS/Seattle — previously programmed WIOQ/Philadelphia and WKFS/Cincinnati. Earlier in his career Fallon was OM of Clear Channel Eau Claire, WI and PD of WBIZ — 715-308-4508 or jaredpfallon@gmail.com.

Cort Webber, PD of KFBW (105.9 The Brew), 1190 KEX and ALT 102.3 (KKRZ-HD2)/Portland — 25-year market vet with previous stops at the former KBBT and KUFO — Cortwebber@gmail.com.

Shawn Garrett, Seattle-based Regional Director of Digital, iHeartMedia Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Anchorage and Fairbanks for four years; previously served on the iHeart Digital team in L.A., Philadelphia, NYC — reach him at ShawnO@gmail.com.

Kristina Kage, mornings, KXJM & afternoons, KKCW (K103)/Portland. Previously did mornings on WLIT/Chicago — 360-931-3155 or KristinaMKage@gmail.com.

Keith Abrams, SVP of Programming, Cleveland Region, PD of WMMS and WMJI/Cleveland. Landed in Cleveland in 2008. Previous stops include OM of CBS Radio Denver, PD of KBSG/Seattle, WWMG/Charlotte and WHTX/Pittsburgh — 440-665-2278 or KeithAbrams961@gmail.com.

“Java Joel” Murphy, PD/afternoons Top 40 WAKS (96.5 Kiss FM) and Hip Hop WAKS-HD2 (Real 106.1)/Cleveland — 315-267-6182 or javajoelmurphy@gmail.com.

Corey Rotic, most recently did nights on WMMS/Cleveland. A 20-year cluster vet, Rotic was the artist formerly known as “Corey The Board Op” when he worked on the syndicated Rover’s Morning Glory show. Corey just launched a short-form Rock news feature, The Rotic Report and he can be reached for employment inquiries at 216-240-1866  or coreyroticsucks@gmail.com.

 JJ Cook, SVP of Programming, Cedar Rapids, IA, a 23-year company vet dating back through Clear Channel/Jacor/Critical Mass in 1997. Cook was previously a consultant with Broadcast Programming in Seattle and VP of Programming for Heritage Broadcasting. Other programming/on-air stops: Santa Rosa, CA, Grand Forks, Rapid City, Springfield, Lincoln & Syracuse — 319-329-3714 or iowaviking@mchsi.com.

Boston: RAMP learned of the departures of KJ Johnson, APD/mornings on WKAF (97.7 The Beat), WRKO midday talent VB In The Middle and Production Asst. Brittany Jennings, and 30-year company veteran Gwen Blackburn, longtime Public Affairs host on WXKS (Kiss 108) and WJMN (Jam’n 94.5).

Jen Richer, midday host, News-Talk 104.7 WONK FM (WWDC-HD2/W284CQ)/Washington, News Director for iHeartMedia DC. Former co-host/Executive Producer for The Tommy Show for eight years on WIAD (94.7 Fresh FM) — jenricher@gmail.com.

Stacy Lyn, morning host, WONK-FM/Washington, midday personality for iHeartMedia’s Classic Hits and Oldies custom formats — previous: DC101 & WASH/Washington, WBAL & WWMX/Baltimore, SiriusXM — email stacylynmoore@gmail.com or visit StacyLynVoiceovers.com.

Kevin White, Producer & Imaging, WMZQ/Washington, DC; started as morning show intern/board-op, worked his way up to fulltime producer in 2016 —  443-908 8063 or kevin.p.white1986@gmail.com.

Tom Schmid, morning show producer at News-Talk WTVN-AM/Columbus, OH, a nine-year station vet — 614-439-3780 or ThomasBlixa@aol.com.

Bill Ryan, Executive Producer of the KZZP (104.7 Kiss FM)-based syndicated Johnjay & Rich show for the past 11 years, has been released. Contact him at 310-686-9161 or billryanjjr@gmail.com.

Also inside KZZP, Lady La has exited as midday personality. She previously worked across the street at Entercom rival KALV (Live 101.5) and Riviera Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3). Reach out to her at ladyla94@gmail.com.

Across the hall on KGME (Fox Sports 910), afternoon host Matthew Jarecki is gone, as is the 7-9pm show, The Freaks With Kenny & Crash — mjarecki94@gmail.com.

Dave Rossi, PD/midday talent, Classic Rock WNRQ (105.9 The Rock)/Nashville since Jan. 2015. Previous PD stops include crosstown Triple A WRLT (Lightning 100), WRAX/Birmingham, WIXV/Savannah, and two tours with WAVF (96 Wave)/Charleston, SC. Call him at 615-970-2111 or email DaveRossi615@gmail.com.

Shaun Vincent, APD/MD/afternoons, Hot AC WMMX (Mix 107.7)/Dayton, OH, a 23-year station veteran — Shaunvincent321@yahoo.com.

Those cuts have apparently extended into the executive level as well, as RAMP has unconfirmed reports of the departures of three Regional Market Presidents: Michael Hudson, who oversaw the New Orleans & Baton Rouge Area; Derrick Martin, Regional Pres. of St. Louis & Springfield, MO & Cedar Rapids, Des Moines & Quad Cities, IA; and Robert Dove, Regional Pres./Pacific Northwest.

UPDATED 11/6:

Kerry Wolfe, SVP of Programming, iHeartMedia Milwaukee, PD of WMIL, a 31-year company vet. Started his career in Raleigh, followed by Kinston & Greensboro, NC, Colorado Springs —  kerrylwolfe@hotmail.com.

Natalie DiPietro, Integrated Marketing Sales Manager; previously Marketing Director for Entercom’s WXSS/Milwaukee; earlier stops: WKQX (Q101) and WRCX/Chicago — 414-429-1037 or DiPietroN@aol.com.

Jimmie Kaska, Director of Digital Content, Milwaukee & Madison, WI, a 17-year iHeart veteran. Also did sports play-by-play, anchor, host & talk producer in Milwaukee & Madison, and was a News-Talk-Sports PD & Sports Director in Eau Claire, WI — 608-698-3650 or jimmiekaska@gmail.com.

Jim O’ Hara, longtime SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Quad Cities — 563-528-9369.

Jagger, PD of WKSS (Kiss 95.7)/Hartford for four years and host of The Weekend Throwdown With Jagger, distributed by Sun Broadcast Group. Previously MD of Z100 & nights on WKTU/New York, PD of KC101/New Haven –– 203-535-6337 or jaggerwthrowdown@gmail.com.

Gavin, morning show co-host, WKSS (Kiss 95-7)/Hartford — 860-803-5720.

David Fisch, morning show host, WHCN (The River 105.9)/Hartford, exits after four years. Previously worked for The Herd with Colin Cowherd on ESPN Radio and WMRQ — 203-676-5655 or davidefisch@yahoo.com.

Terry O’Donnell, PD of Top 40 WKKF, WRVE & Wild Country 99.9 (WRVE-HD2)/Albany, NY. Previously programmed Albany Broadcasting rival WFLY and Townsquare’s WQSH; OM of iHeartMedia Springfield, MA and PD of iHeartMedia Top 40 WPKF, AC WRNQ & WKIP-AM/Poughkeepsie, NY –– 518-257-6714 or terryod@nycap.rr.com.

Chase Daniels, PD/afternoons, Country WRWD/Poughkeepsie, NY since August 2018; added PD stripes for Top 40 WPKF and Classic Rock WBWZ in January. Previous stops: Binghamton, Utica, Elmira, Ithaca, NY — 607-321-1153 or chasedaniels106@gmail.com.

Scott Kunda, Production Director, iHeartMedia Hudson Valley, 15+ years in the building — 845-857-9459 or scottkunda69@gmail.com.

Jeff Cochran, SVP of Programming, iHeartMedia Salt Lake City, PD of KAAZ & KODJ for 13 years, a 20-year iHeart vet. Previously programmed WLIT/Chicago, KOSI/Denver, KEZK/St. Louis, KMZQ/Las Vegas and was RVPP for iHeartMedia Boise — 801-580-5686 or JeffCochranPD@gmail.com.

Ryan Poore, Digital PD for iHeartMedia Salt Lake City, a 19-year market veteran — 801-557-2077 or me@ryanpoore.com.

Phil Tower, longtime Director of News & Content and Programming at News-Talk WOOD-AM & FM/Grand Rapids, MI — philtower@gmail.com.

Bill Black, Director of Urban Programming, WJLB & WMXD/Detroit since June 2019. Previously spent 13 years with Radio One as PD of Urban WENZ (Z107.9) and Urban AC 93.1 WZAK/Cleveland and Regional OM for Cincinnati and Columbus.

Kirby Gwen, on-air talent/Audio Producer for Mojo in the Morning & midday talent on WKQI (Channel 95.5)/Detroit. Previously nights, middays, mornings on WJLB/Detroit. 13 years on-air and promotions experience — KirbyGwen@gmail.com.

Bill McAllister, morning host at Classic Rock WLLZ/Detroit; previously spent 16 years with CBS Radio Detroit, most notably morning host on WXYT (97.1 The Ticket) from 2008 to 2016 — billymj63@gmail.com.

David Allen, former PD of News-Talk WFLA/Tallahassee and WFLF/Panama City, FL; Production Director/On-Air at WMGF (Magic 107.7)/Orlando from 2005-2015 — davidallenonair@gmail.com.

Tony McGinty, co-host of The Stansbury Show on WRQK/Canton, OH and Digital Content Coordinator for Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Youngstown. Previously morning show co-host with Keith Kennedy on WKDD/Akron from 2013-January 2020 — 440-554-6556 or tmcginty0@gmail.com.

In Charlotte, we understand the company has parted ways with Promotions Director Marlene Simon and Digital Program Director Alie Davila.

UPDATED 11/9:

Amy Malone, nights, WKDD/Akron, OH, & Production/Promotions/PSA Director for WKDD, WRQK, WHOF, and WHLO/Akron & Canton, a 10-year cluster vet. She previously worked for Citadel/Saginaw, MI doing mornings on WKQZ (Z93) — Reach this 22-year industry pro at amp42578@gmail.com.

Gavan Bruderer, Commercial & Imaging Producer, iHeartMedia Salt Lake City, 8 1/2 years — 801-695-1264 or gavanbruderer@gmail.com.

Matt Provost, Digital Director, iHeartMedia Connecticut, on-air at WKSS/Hartford, KC101/New Haven & WRNX/Springfield since 2018. Previously served as Digital Director for iHeart New Hampshire — email mattprovost1@gmail.com or visit mattpro.media.

Ashley Cavaliere, middays and Production & Creative Services for KC101/New Haven, Producer for the National imaging team, as well as a production center producer, a 13-year company vet — 203-907-7802 or Ashleyonair@gmail.com.

Justin Miller, Exec. Producer, Programming Lead for WWHT & WHEN/Syracuse and WKGS/Rochester, NY, Digital Lead & Talent Manager for Syracuse, Rochester & Binghamton, NY — justinrichardmiller112@gmail.com.

Shari Stone, co-host of Mornings With Montez & Shari on Classic Hits KGOR/Omaha. Previously did middays across the street at Salem’s 100.7 KGBI and NRG Media’s KOOO (formerly “The Big O”) — ShariStone@hotmail.com.

Damian Montez, co-host of Mornings With Montez & Shari with Shari Stone on Classic Hits KGOR/Omaha. 23-year market vet began his career in 1995 at the former KESY (now KSRZ). Did weekends at KEZO & was middays/afternoons on KQCH from 2002-12, and MD/afternoons at Top 40 KISO (96.1 Kiss FM) before joining sister KGOR in Sept. 2018 — dajamo74@yahoo.com.

CJ Goodearl, Production Director for iHeartMedia Orlando for the past 26 years; now available for freelance V/O and production projects. Demos posted at cjvoices.com — 407-341-0473 or cjgoodearl@gmail.com.

UPDATED 11/11:

Eric Paulsen, middays at Adult Hits WRIT (95.7 BIG FM)/Milwaukee & mornings at Adult Hits sister WXXM (Rewind 92.1)/Madison; previously spent 14 years over at Entercom’s WXSS & WMYX; worked for AccuRatings/Strategic and was a start-up partner at Troy Research — 414-899-5200 or eric@wellstreammedia.com.

Mike Tipton, Production Manager for iHeartMedia El Paso and Promotions Director and host of an afternoon drive Sports show on Country 96.3 KHEY. Previously a Production Asst. at ESPN/Bristol, CT, Producer/Traffic Reporter at Townsquare Media in El Paso — 915-342-3303 or mrtipton33@gmail.com.

Mike Bell, PD of KDFO (98.5 The Fox), KRAB (ALT 106.1), KHTY-AM (Fox Sports 970), KBFP (Sunny 105.3)/Bakersfield, afternoons on The Fox, exits after 18 years — 661-302-2095 or mikebell1958@gmail.com.

“Big” Frank Gilbert, Director of Marketing & Promotions for iHeartMedia’s Memphis cluster, a 26-year veteran — 901-643-4784 or frankgilbertjr@yahoo.com.

Shawn Garrett, Regional Digital Director for iHeartMedia in Seattle & Portland. Has also worked in Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia during his 14-year run.

John McKeighan, PD, KDRB-FM (100.3 The Bus)/Des Moines, IA — Jmckeigh@hotmail.com.

UPDATED 11/13:

Mike Killabrew, SVP/Programming, Indianapolis & PD of WFBQ (Q95) — this was his second tour of duty in that position, with a brief stint in between as PD of WWDC (DC101) & WBIG/Washington. Also programmed WXTB (98Rock/Tampa and KPTL (Alt 106.3) & KXNO-AM/Des Moines, IA — 515-608-2460 or killabrew@hotmail.com.

Todd Violette, PD, WOLT (ALT 103.3)/Indianapolis, an 8-year station vet. Previously spent two years with iHeart St. Louis, programmed Cumulus Hot AC KBBY (B95.1)/Oxnard-Ventura, CA; APD/MD of KZZO (100.5 The Zone)/Sacramento and KRBZ (96.5 The Buzz)/Kansas City — toddviolette@aol.com.

Crystal McKenzie Parker, middays at WFBQ (Q95.5)/Indianapolis since 2015; previous stops: the former KZQZ/San Francisco and KCHZ/Kansas City. Also the original 80’s on 8 MD/afternoon talent on XM Satellite Radio. Reachable at voiceofcrystal@aol.com.

Rex Long, PD of KHFI (96.7 Kiss FM) & ALT 97.5 (KASE HD-2)/Austin; previously programmed KKMG/Colorado Springs, CO, WHHY/Montgomery, KCDD/Abilene — 737-703-8175 or RL45401@gmail.com.

Anthony “The AntMan” Anthony, PD of Country KASE & Classic Country KVET/Austin since 2017, a 20 year company veteran. Previously APD/MD at KNIX/Phoenix, APD/afternoons at WSIX/Nashville — theantman@theantman.co.

Ryan Kramer, PD/mornings on Rhythmic KPEZ (102.3 The Beat) and PD of KVET-AM (1300 & 103.1 The Zone)

Chip Brown & Mike Hardge, hosts of The Bottom Line on KVET-AM (AM 1300 The Zone), along with their producer, Shannon Sweeney.

Tonia Vu, Digital PD for the Austin cluster.

Rad Messick, SVPP for iHeart W. Palm Beach; previously SVPP/Omaha, SVP, Broadcast Architecture — 818-427-5119 or radmessick@gmail.com.

Ethan Briner, Director of Marketing & Promotions, iHeartMedia W. Palm & Treasure Coast, 27-year radio vet (iHeart, Clear Channel, Paxson) — 561-889-1188 or ethan1788@gmail.com.

Dave Hanson, PD of WLDI (WiLD 95.5)/West Palm Beach; previously 17 years with CMG Miami, APD/MD of WFLC. Started at WKTU/New York in 1996 — 954-873-5394 or DDHmusic@aol.com.

Steve Powers, Area SVPP for Memphis, Mobile, and all of Mississippi, a 25-year company veteran — 251-591-7572 or StevePowers961@yahoo.com.

Eddie Rupp, SVP of Programming, Sarasota, FL, middays on Country WCTQ. Had been in the building since 2007 after a stint in Panama City — ER-1001@hotmail.com.

Jim Dorman, SVPP, iHeartMedia Wichita since 2017, PD of KZSN, KZCH, KRBB & KTHR; spent a decade on the label side, previously OM of Citadel/Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA and OM/PD of KTOM/Monterey, CA — 615-601-6436 or JimDorman2@aol.com.

Todd Berry, SVP of Programming, Jackson, MS since 2012. Previously OM of iHeart/Clear Channel Panama City, FL & Huntsville, AL, APD/MD at WPOC/Baltimore, MD of WZZK and PD of WDXB/Birmingham — toddberryfm@gmail.com.

Mike Rowe, PD of WNRW (98.9 Kiss FM) & Adult Hits WSDF/Louisville and nights on Country cousin WAMZ, a 15-year cluster vet, also on-air in Atlanta & Indianapolis — 502-292-7861 or MikeRoweRadio1@yahoo.com.

Also in Louisville: We understand Promotions Director Taylor Stewart, Digital department employees Tori Lutesand Shirer Burkett have exited, as well as Rod Zimmerman, SVPP for Somerset, TN.

Steve Carney, host and producer, WDAE/Tampa, exits after 15 years — 727-692-4881 or carneyontheradio@gmail.com.

Brian Dickerman, afternoon drive/Digital Content Manager at 101.1 WJRR/Orlando, a 24-year station vet. Also worked in format center for WXTB/Tampa, KIOZ/San Diego and weekends on WWJK (107.3 Planet Radio)/Jacksonville — btrdickerman@gmail.com.

Jessica Tillberg, Director of Promotions & Production for iHeartMedia Quad Cities, IA-IL, a 20-year cluster veteran — Jessica.Tillberg@yahoo.com.

Matt Cruz, APD/middays, KDJE (100.3 The Edge)/Little Rock, AR, Director of Promotions and Marketing for Little Rock, Fayetteville and Fort Smith; 19-year company vet, started at the late KOY-FM (Y95)/Phoenix at 14 — 501-410-0682 or matthewspersonalemail@gmail.com.

Ditch Milne, WEGR & WREC/Memphis; previously did afternoons on KGB/San Diego, afternoons & nights on KISW/Seattle.

Taylor Lennox, Digital Content, Mobile, AL

Torrez Harris, PD, WHLH (Hallelujah 95.5)/Jackson, MS.