iHeartAche: Reorganization = Major Layoffs

• STILL UPDATING LIVE: Earlier today iHeartMedia announced some wide-ranging corporate restructuring. Almost immediately thereafter, news of massive layoffs began. Below is a running list of those talented professionals who have been downsized from the company and are now seeking their next broadcasting opportunities. This list will be updated as soon as we personally confirm the multitude of names that have been floating around on social media and elsewhere. To add your information to this list, please email me at Kevin@RAMP247.com. Thank you.

• Mike Preston, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Baltimore and PD of Country WPOC— 206-979-2500 and pljpreston@aol.com.

• John Allers, VP of Alternative Programming, Philadelphia, Reading, Harrisburg, PA; PD of WRFF (Radio104.5)/Philadelphia. Nat’l Programming Group Sr. Brand Coordinator, Alternative & Rock — allersjohn@gmail.com.

• Chuck Knight, SVPP, iHeartMedia San Antonio and PD of KQXT. Knight said, “This was a great opportunity to work with some wonderful people. It’s an exciting time for everyone at iHeartMedia and I wish them much continued success.” Knight can be reached at 610-389-1374 or ChuckKnightMedia@gmail.com.

• Ken Payne, APD/middays at WOLL (Kool 105.5)/West Palm Beach, FL. Former PD of WMGF/Orlando and WMXJ/Miami — email him kenpayneradio@gmail.com; social: @kenpayne123.

• Tias Schuster, SVP of Programming, Norfolk — 757-404-8427 or tiasfm@gmail.com.

• Mark Wallengren, a legendary presence on iHeartMedia AC KOST 103.5/Los Angeles for a remarkable 35 years — Watch Mark’s heartfelt video message posted on his Facebook page.

• Ted Ziegenbusch, On-air personality, KOST 103.5/Los Angeles — call 714-995-2742 or email tedziggy@aol.com.

• Tony Bristol, OM/PD of AC WSRS and WTAG (NewsRadio 580 & 94.9FM)/Worcester, MA since 2015. Best known for his three decades with PRO-FM/Providence — reach him at tbristol92@gmail.com.

• Ginny Rogers Brophey, PD, WBWL (101.7 The Bull)/Boston — GinnyBrophey@gmail.com.

• Steve “That Guy” Kramer, morning co-host, KHTS (Channel 933)/San Diego — email him at thatguykramer@gmail.com or text “thatguykramer” to 555888.

• Bree Wagner, APD/MD/on-air, KAJA & KRPT/San Antonio — Bree_1120@yahoo.com.

• HJ “Jojo” Meza, midday co-host, Randy, Jamie & Jojo, KAJA/San Antonio— 830-734-4413 or thehouseofjojo@gmail.com. Social: @thehouseofjojo.

• Trace Hamilton, Nights, Country WEBG (BIG 95.5)/Chicago — call 630-456-6769 or email Thetracehamilton@gmail.com. Socials: @traceahamilton.

• WSIX/Nashville afternoon personalities Tige & Daniel. Reach Tige Rogers at clearedfortakeoff@yahoo.com; email Daniel Baker at Banieldaker@aol.com.

• Jackson Burnes: Executive Producer, Karlson, McKenzie and Heather morning show on 100.7 WZLX/Boston — email him at jacksonburnes@yahoo.com, or hit him on the cell at 617-669-5242.

• Jules Riley, SVP of Programming, St. Louis, PD of Classic Hits KLOU— call 314-941-4391, email jules@julesrileymedia.com or visit julesrileymedia.com.

 • Krissy T. Williamson, Nights, WKQI (Channel 955)/Detroit — Phone: 862-268-7265, email: kristinaontheradio@gmail.com; Social: @krissytradio.

• Jeff Luckoff: Region Senior Vice President Sales, Detroit Region (Detroit, Toledo, Grand Rapids, 18+ years on the job) — jeffluckoff@gmail.com.

• Johnny Maze: PD of Classic Rock WTAK, Classic Hits WQRV, Top 40 106.5 Kiss FM (WQRV-HD2) and ALT 92.9 (WQRV-HD3)/Huntsville, AL. Reach him at 859-229-8404, email: johnny_maze@hotmail.com or facebook.com/mazeradio1.

• Chris “Frito” Frioux: Nights/Music Director at KJYO (KJ103)/Oklahoma City for 19 years — “The only station I’ve ever worked at.” Email Frito at ChrisFrioux@gmail.com; Socials: @FritoOnTheRadio.

• Carl Harris, Creative Services Director for WBTP, WFUS, WXTB/Tampa and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network — carlharrisproduction@yahoo.com.

• Aaron Zytle: mornings on KBRQ/Waco, TX & KLFX/Killeen, TX, and weekends on KEGL/Dallas— 719-352-7527 or azytle@gmail.com.

• Anne Urist: Executive Producer, PM Drive, WMIB/Miami; On-Air, WMIA/Miami — 305-904-0269, anneurist@gmail.com, Social: @annbanz_

• Nick Peña, On-Air/Morning Show Producer, WMIA/Miami — call 786-256-9506 or email Pena.nick@gmail.com. Socials: @nickontheradio.

• Anton Pustovar: Engineer, iHeartMedia Miami — call 954-534-5777 or email kg4oda144@yahoo.com.

• Ed “H-Wood” Nieves: APD/MD/Imaging Director, WMIB & WBGG/Miami — 786-285-8669, enieves1@gmail.com, instagram.com/hwood1035.

• Carolina Calix, local Miami producer for Elvis Duran show; on-air at WHYI (Y100) and WZTU (Tú 94.9)/Miami — call 954-257-0517 or email lcarolinag@me.com; Social: @itscarolinalive.

• Roy Perez, Facilities/Broadcast Engineering/Production/Board Operation, iHeartMedia Miramar-Miami — call 786-395-3769 or email TheeRoyPerez@gmail.com. LinkedIn.

• Wendy Rollins: APD/middays at Alternative WRDA (ALT 105.7)/Atlanta, middays on iHeart Custom, weekends on WRFF/Philadelphia — wendyrollins26@gmail.com, Social: @WendyRollins.

• Kobe Fargo, PD/afternoons, Top 40 WWHT (Hot 107.9)/Syracuse, NY. Phone: 412-526-8817; email: kobeonradio@gmail.com, Social: @kobeontheradio.

• Pat McMahon, half of the Pauly and Pat show on WYYY (Y94)/Syracuse & WDVI (Mix 100.5)/Rochester and nationwide on iHeart’s Classic ’90s Rock stations has also exited. He can be reached at onairpat@gmail.com.

• Steve Dent, PD/nights at Rock WTUE and PD/afternoons on Alternative WZDA (ALT 103.9)/Dayton, OH — 937-231-6786 or RoadRageDent@gmail.com.

• Jadd Naamani, PD/afternoons, KTBT (92.1 The Beat)/Tulsa, OK. Former PD of WERZ (Z107)/Portsmouth, NH. Call 603-303-5600, or email jnaamani@gmail.com. Social: @jaddontheradio.

• Doug “Kramer,” Host of Kramer In The Morning, KHKN (Hot 94.9)/Little Rock — DougKramerLive@gmail.com, @dougkramerlive on all socials.

• Manny Cowzinski, PD of Alternative KTHR (ALT 107-3)/Wichita, who just last week was awarded bonus PD stripes for Top 40 sibling KZCH (Channel 96.3)/Wichita — 316-500-0822 or craighubcap@yahoo.com.

• Maria Palmer, MD/nights, Alternative WEND (106.5 The End)/Charlotte. Also heard on WWDC (DC101)/Washington and WRFF (Radio 104.5)/Philadelphia — 240-682-9412 or maria.r.palmer@gmail.com.

• Scott Davidson: PD/afternoons, WHOF (Sunny 101.7) & New Country 99.7/Canton, OH, weekends on WMJI (Majic 105.7)/Cleveland — 561-703-7812 or davidson1023@gmail.com.

• Greg “Eggman” Moore, 40+-year industry pro — has freelanced for The Howard Stern Show, supplied bits/parody songs to every major prep service. Equally well-versed in production. Email him at eggmanontheair@gmail.com; more info posted on SoundCloud.

• Don “Action” Jackson, APD/MD/afternoons, Classic Hits WMJI (Majic 105.7)/Cleveland — email action923@gmail.com; Facebook: don.jackson.716; Twitter: @donactionjack.

• Skip Kelly, PD, WKSL (97.9 Kiss FM)/Jacksonville — 904-509-4885 or skipk@skipk.com. We understand the entire station will be automated.

• Mel Rose, MD/on-air, WKSL (97.9 Kiss FM)/Jacksonville — 862-377-9305, Stuckwithmelradio@gmail.com; Social: @stuckwithmel.

• Seth Harp, PD/afternoons, WFXJ (97.3 & 930 The Game)/Jacksonville— 251-281-5013, harponsports@yahoo.com; Social: @harponsports.

• Kerry Belkin, Sr. Producer, afternoon drive, WFXJ (97.3 & 930 The Game)/Jacksonville, FL– – phone: 850-408-0196; email: kmb11k@gmail.com; Social: @BelkinKerry.

• Katie Kruz, PD, WZEE (Z104)/Madison — 608-852-2082 or katiekruz@gmail.com. 

• Jeff Haber, PD/middays, Top 40 WFMF/Baton Rouge & PD, Adult Hits KVDU (104.1 The Spot)/New Orleans — 631-617-3397, jeffhaber8@gmail.com; Instagram: jeffonwfmf

• Steve Knoll, PD, Country KMAG & Classic Rock KKBD/Ft. Smith, AR — 214-728-6592, steveknoll@cox.net, facebook.com/steve.knoll1.

• Cliff Dyches: Digital Content Director and PD/on-air for WBBQ, WEKL (Eagle 106.3) and WYNF (Fox Sports 1340)/Augusta, GA — Reach this 26-year company veteran at 706-799-2543 or Cliffdyches@yahoo.com.

• Warren Garling, a.k.a. Chris Warren, 18 years part-time on-air/production with WTRY/Albany, NY — wgarling@aol.com. 

• Steve Bortstein, PD, KCQL (Fox Sports 1340)/Farmington, NM — 505-330-2327 or sydstein@hotmail.com.

• Scott Lester, Executive Producer/programming, The Kane Show, Club Kane, & WZFT/Baltimore — 410-937-5653, scott.lester81@gmail.com, producerscott.com; Social: scottlester.

• Gary Cee, SVP of Programming, WNNJ, WSUS, WBWZ and WHCY/Northwest New Jersey — 845-392-5594, garycee22@aol.com and facebook.com/garycee22.

• Bill Hickok, morning host, Country KBMR/Bismarck, ND. 17 years of service with the six-station cluster — billhickok1950@gmail.com.

• Matt Leonard, Production Director and afternoon drive talent, 100.3 WHEB/Portsmouth, NH. Reach him at 508-320-5002 and/or mclenrd@gmail.com.

• Pete Kaliner, afternoons, WWNC-AM/Ashville, NC — 704-776-6240 or petekaliner@gmail.com.

• Bill Reed: PD/mornings, KXXY/Oklahoma City & MD/on-air, KTST/Oklahoma City (a 26-year company veteran) — Reach out to him at 405-875-2477 or billreed_kxy@hotmail.com.

• Michael “Mic Tee” Henderson: on-air/mix show specialist, Urban WHRK (K97)/Memphis — phone: 901-570-6189; email: BookMicTee@gmail.com; Social: @DjMicTee

• Chad Heritage: SVP of Programming, Little Rock, PD of KSSN — ChadHeritage@gmail.com.

• John Magic, APD/Imaging Director, KBOS (B95)/Fresno — Call 909-641-8992 or email johnmagic2@gmail.com, Social: @johnmagic.

• Aimee Brooks: PD/middays, Rock WIOT; APD/on-air, AC WRVF (101.5 The River)/Toledo — email Afaykosh@gmail.com; Twitter: @Aimeelily75; Instagram: @Aimeeformerdj.

• Billy D’Ettorre: Producer, The Wease Show, Classic Rock WAIO (Radio 95.1)/Rochester, NY. Email: billyd525@earthlink.net; Facebook: Billy D’Ettorre; Social: @RadioFreeBillyD.

• Stuart Langston: a fixture at iHeartMedia Huntsville, AL for nearly 31 years — PD of Talk WBHP, middays on Country WDRM, Production Director for the cluster. Call him at 256-651-5335 or email stuartlangstonvo@gmail.com.

• Dan Mahoney & Stephanie Viva: hosts of the highly rated Dan & Stephanie morning show for the past 25 years on Hot AC WCOD/Cape Cod. Reach Dan at mocha9@comcast.net.

• Marylee Kelly: Production Director, iHeartMedia Cape Cod, afternoon air talent, WCIB (Cool 102). Prior on-air, production and programming experience in Los Angeles, Boston and New England. Reach her at 617-842-8321 or maryleekellyfm@gmail.com; LinkedIn.

• Paul (Stone) Longuski, APD/afternoons, Top 40 KSFT (107.1 Kiss FM)/Sioux City, IA — call 616-826-6273 or email paul.longuski@gmail.com. Facebook: @paulstoneradio, Socials: @paulstoneradio.

• Aly Presser: PD/afternoon drive, Top 40 WSNX/Grand Rapids, MI — email: alypresser@gmail.com; Twitter: @shortaly; Instagram: @short.aly.

• Adam Diaz: Executive Producer/Engineer/air talent, WDSD, WRTX, WWTX, WILM & WDOV/Wilmington/Dover, DE. Call: 443-758-7294; email: a.e.diazwiley@gmail.com; website: adamdiazontheradio.com.

• Amanda J: Morning show producer/air talent, KZOK/Seattle –– call 206-707-5279; email: Amanda.duryee@gmail.com; Instagram: amandajonair.

• Mark Stahr, Director of Production, iHeartMedia Louisville — this 24-year company veteran can be reached at mark@markstahr.com.

• Lee France, PD/middays, KAGG (Aggie 96)/Bryan-College Station, TX — leefrancewv@gmail.com.

• Dan Mason, SVP of Programming, Mobile, AL-Pensacola, FL; PD/afternoons on AC WMXC and PD of News-Talk WNTM — dlafayette@yahoo.com.

• Brian “Crash” Edwards, PD, Active Rock WTKX (TK101)/Pensacola — call 208-969-1887 or email crashedwards@gmail.com.

• Jaleel “J-Will” Williams, PD, Top 40 WPKF (96.1 Kiss FM) & Classic Rock WBWZ (Z93)/Poughkeepsie, NY — email: thejwilljamboree@gmail.com or jaleel.williams@gmail.com; Facebook: jaleel.williams.

• Daniel Rucker: APD/afternoons, Top 40 WNRW (98.9 Radio NOW)/Louisville; mornings, 97.5 Kiss FM (WOLT-HD3)/Indianapolis — call 502-641-6366; email: Rucker502@gmail.com; Instagram: radiorucker; Facebook: RuckerOnTheRadio.

• Lizz Ryals, middays, Country WESC/Greenville, SC. Ryals is a 17-year iHeartMedia veteran who had recently joined WESC. She previously spent 14 years at Hot AC sister WMYI (My 102.5) — now Adult Hits 102.5 The Lake. She can be contacted at Ryalslizzard@yahoo.com.

• Barry Allen: Program Director/morning personality for AC KBFP (Sunny 105.3)/Bakersfield, CA. Reach out to him today at 612-408-5700 or email him at bcedergren@gmail.com.

• Brittany Tully, PD/afternoon drive talent, Country 101.5 WYNK/Baton Rouge, LA — contact her at 337-371-1588 or email Brilynn718@gmail.com. Instagram: Brittany_OnAir; Facebook: BrittanyOnAir.

• Mollie Kendrick: morning co-host, KTCZ (Cities 97.1)/Minneapolis. Previous Top 40 and Country experience — Call 970-980-4940 or email mollieonair@gmail.com. Socials: @mollieonair.

• Mel “Andrews” Ajero, weekend air talent, WSUS/Sussex, NJ — call 201-960-2851, email melajero@yahoo.com; Facebook: melajero.

• Jordan Lass, PD/afternoons, KOSY (Hot 95.7); afternoons, KDXA (ALT 106-3)/Des Moines, IA — jordanhlass@gmail.com.

• Chris “Qui West” Quiles, Nights, KGGI/Riverside, weekends, KSSX/San Diego & KUBE/Seattle — quiwestmusic@gmail.com; social: @QuiWest.

• Nick Nack, 18-year veteran of KGGI/Riverside — On-Air Personality/Mix Show Coordinator — call 951-905-9179 or email booknicknack@gmail.com; Twitter/Instagram: @imnicknack; Facebook: iamnicknack.

• Paul “Brodee” Scott, APD/afternoons, Creative Services Director, Digital Content Coordinator, Top 40 KWNW (101.9 Kiss FM)/Memphis — call 901-634-7902, email pmjscott1@gmail.com; social: @brodeescott.

• Angie Berlier, Producer/On-air Talent, News-Talk WRNO & Sports-Talk WODT-AM/New Orleans — Call 504-782-5633 or email angela.berlier@yahoo.com. Facebook: ProducerAngie.

• JP Hastings, PD/afternoons, Hot AC WDVI (Mix 100.5)/Rochester, NY; PD of AC duo WYYY (Y94)/Syracuse & WMXW (Mix 103.3)/Binghamton, NY; middays on Country WNBL (107.3 The Bull)/Rochester, NY. Call 585-286-8094 or email jphastings1005@gmail.com.

• Ron “Keyes” Stokes, afternoons/Imaging/Production Director, Hot Country WQRB (B95)/Eau Claire, WI — looking for a morning gig — call 920-323-1695 or email ronstvns@yahoo.com.

• Julianne Miller, phone screener, The Woody Show, Saturday night air talent, KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles — call 951-809-1281, email Jewels2784@yahoo.com; socials: @damnJulianne.

• Deanna Regalado, afternoon drive, KPTT (95.7 The Party)/Denver; multi-format tracker in various markets, previous APD experience — email Deannaregalado@hotmail.com; Twitter: DeannaRadio; Instagram: DeannaOnAir.

• Ted McKay, nights, Classic Rock KZPS (Lone Star 92.5)/Dallas — call 214-282-9970, email Weatherbywinchester@gmail.com; Facebook: ted.mckay2.

• Mark “Ranger Bob” Erickson, Production Director, air personality, V/O, imaging, iHeartMedia Cincinnati — 24-year company veteran — “Need a station voice, contact me… I’m looking for my next opportunity.” Call 513-703-6622, email rangersound@gmail.com, or visit rangersound.com.

• Julian “On The Radio” Nieh, Part-time (formerly afternoon drive) at KYLD (Wild 94.9)/San Francisco. Email him at julianontheradio3@gmail.com; visit julianontheradio.com and soundcloud.com/julianontheradio. Socials (FB, Insta, Snap, Tik Tok) @julianontheradio; Twitter @julianondaradio.

• DJ Scottro, On-Air talent/Creative Services Director, Top 40 WKST (96.1 Kiss FM)/Pittsburgh — 15-year company veteran — call 412-680-8432, email djscottro@gmail.com. Twitter/Instagram: djscottro.

• Blaine Jackson, PD, WLUB (105.7 The Bull)/Augusta, GA — call 770-380-4971 or email blaine.jackson87@gmail.com. Facebook: Blaine.Jackson87; Twitter & Instagram: RadioBlaine87.

• Raymond “DJ Ramo-G” Garcia, APD/MD, morning co-host and Mix Show Director for WBTT (105.5 The Beat) & WZJZ (Y100.1)/Ft. Myers, FL. A cluster veteran since 2001 — call him at 239-288-9467 or email garcea82@aol.com and/or djramog@gmail.com.