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Mike Cutchall has been appointed as the Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group's Las Vegas cluster. He assumes the position immediately after serving as the interim Market Manager. Cutchall has experience with executive roles in multiple radio companies.

iHeartMedia San Francisco revealed that morning co-host Jack Kulp will be stepping down from 98.1 The Breeze (KISQ) as of Friday, May 5. iHeart has already found his replacement, who will join Carolyn McArdle as the new Morning Breeze co-host starting on Monday, May 8.

Actor, comedian, and Georgia Radio Hall of Fame member Ryan Cameron is the latest air talent to be syndicated by Urban One's Reach Media. The Urban AC show originates out of his hometown of Atlanta on Urban One's Majic 107.5 (WAMJ) and is designed for middays and afternoons.

After 22 years of hosting The Matt & Ramona Show on Radio One Charlotte, the company is raising Ramona Holloway to a new position. Starting Wednesday, May 3, Holloway is the Community Affairs Manager for the cluster. She will leave her on-air role at MIX 107.9 (WLNK).

iHeartMedia Los Angeles night host Christen Limon is stepping up into an expanded role at ALT 98.7 KYSR. Effective May 1, Limon will also serve as KYSR's music coordinator. Limon, a LA native, began her radio career in 2011 as a phone operator, moving into production and on-air.

Salem Media Group has appointed their Columbus, OH market General Manager Carolyn Cassidy to take on that same role in their Tampa/Sarasota, FL cluster. She will retain her responsibilities in Ohio in addition to her native Florida. Cassidy is taking on the position from Barb Yoder.

Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice, Morning Personality at Beasley Media Group's Jammin' 105.7 (KOAS), was honored by the NFL Alumni of Las Vegas as a Celebrity Ambassador for their President Leadership Council. The NFL recognizes Rice's positive impact on youth through broadcasting.

Cumulus Media Indianapolis has announced Laura Steele is being raised from nights to afternoons on classic hits 104.5 WJJK starting May 1st. Before moving to Indy, Steele worked on-air in Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Indianapolis, Nashville, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Legendary St. Louis Cardinals radio broadcaster and former player Mike Shannon passed away on Saturday, April 29 at the age of 83, the Cardinals report. Shannon spent over 60 years with the Cardinals organization, including 50 as a member of the team's radio broadcasts.

Cross cluster changes are refreshing Connoisseur Media Connecticut's six stations in several departments. Jennifer Grullon joins STAR 99.9 (WEZN) from Burlington, VT as an afternoon drive co-host with Kevin Begley. Ed Oliveira and Andrew Krause will also each get promotions.