Jim McHugh Goin’ Fishin’

• Adams Radio of the Delmarva Peninsula announced the retirement of Sr. Account Executive Jim McHugh, closing out a 41-year radio career without ever having to move!

McHugh has served the Delmarva community for his entire career, which started started in 1980 at WIBF. The following year he joined WJWL (now WUSX), which was later owned by Great Scott Broadcasting until Adams Radio took possession in 2017. Over the years McHugh has served in almost every position possible, starting on the air (left) and later added duties for sister stations WOCQ, WZBH and WGBG/Salisbury-Ocean City, MD.

As he approaches the end of his broadcast career, McHugh said, “I never once considered another position outside of radio. This business has been very good to me and my family and I have enjoyed every moment of my career. I wish my Adams family all the best and continued success. I’m very much looking forward to spending more time with my wife and family.”

Ron Stone, Pres./CEO of Adams Radio, commented, “Rarely these days do you find an exemplary employee like Jim McHugh — someone that loves radio and commits their entire career to not only radio, but one cluster of stations and one community. Jim was instrumental in the transition from Great Scott to Adams Radio, and his dedication and loyalty to the radio stations has been unmatched. I, and all of Adams Radio, wish Jim the very best life has to offer in his retirement. Jim, you will be missed!” Johnette Cochran, VP/GM of Adams Radio in Maryland, added, “Jim McHugh is a respected colleague and pioneer in the broadcast industry, and we will miss his energy in our building.”