People in the News

Audacy Chicago personality Dave Kerner is retiring after his Friday shift following 43 years in radio. Kerner, known for his sports reports, joined then-CBS Radio's WMAQ-AM in 1997 after sending tapes to Program Director Ron Gleason for an update anchor job.

Shawn Fort will be Cromwell Media Nashville's next General Manager starting June 15. He will succeed Dennis Gwiazdon, who will transition to an advisory role after leading for nearly four years. Fort will be responsible for overseeing Cromwell's five Nashville stations.

Cumulus Media has promoted Joe Brown to Regional Digital Sales Manager for its Allentown/Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Markets. Brown, who previously served as the Digital Sales Manager for Cumulus Allentown, brings nearly a decade of experience.

After the sudden passing of Paul Boris earlier this month, Results Radio LLC has announced that Julee McArdle will partially fill what he left behind as Program Director for Power 102.1 (KCEZ). McArdle previously served as the Assistant Program Director.

Twin-City-native Isaac Thompson has been elected as a new member of the Board of Trustees for Minnesota Public Radio. Thompson currently holds the position of Managing Director at the New York Philharmonic where he has overseen planning, operations, and education.

iHeartMedia Connecticut's Adam Rivers is adding another station in the cluster to his Program Director duties. In his expanded role, Rivers will oversee various aspects of Hartford's KISS 95.7 (WKSS), including programming, music, on-air personalities, promotions, and digital operations.

Lisa Adams, Program Director and Air Talent at Lotus Seattle's STAR 101.5 (KPLZ), has announced that she will be leaving the station. Following Adams' departure, KPLZ Assistant Program Director Curt Kruse will assume the role of Interim Program Director.

Syndicated personality Delilah was surprised with a $100,000 donation for her Point Hope Ghana mission during a New York conference. Delilah spoke at Vision Expo East about the impact of free eye exams on changing lives.

Days after John DeBella announced his impending retirement from Philadelphia 102.9 WMGK, another legacy talent departed the station. Jim Kinney, a veteran production and on-air talent, retired on Friday, May 12, according to an announcement by Beasley Media Group.

Atlanta talk-radio staple Kim Peterson is bringing The Kimmer Show back to radio starting June 5. Dickey Broadcasting Company News/Talk XTRA 106.3/1230 (WFOM-AM) is bringing The Kimmer and sidekick Pete Davis in for a major daypart.