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Sean McMaster posted his departure from the Townsquare station on Facebook, Monday. He said it was with mixed emotions that he wrote this post: "Today was my last day at WGNA. After more than 20 years of sharing my life with the greatest listeners of all time, this even to me, seems to be unbelievable'."

Rob Scorpio (pictured) has been named Senior VP of Programming for the San Diego/Riverside region, and Kid Jay is the new PD for KGGI-FM in Riverside. Currently, Scorpio oversees iHeartRadio’s six stations in Riverside/San Bernadino, while also acting as PD for KSSX-FM in San Diego and KGGI-FM in Riverside.

Univision makes the announcement that it is shifting its morning show on La X 96.3 FM from mostly music to The Luis Jimenez Show. Jimenez and his crew broadcast a mix of sketches, stunts, and song parodies, and host guest stars from entertainment, sports, and politics.

Alternative Seattle station 107.7 The End is handing over nights to weekend jock Cody Whistler. Whistler joined the station’s promotions team over a decade ago and added a swing role on-air three years ago. He’ll be on air every Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. – midnight.

Call them Justin and Chop. The hosts of the new The Irregular Guys show, Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. on 750/102.9 The Game (KXTG). They'll be breaking down a sports fan’s favorite beer, car, movie, and more each weekday, and talk about the day’s biggest sports stories.

Pete Norden has begun work as the new Senior VP of Sales for the iHeart cluster in Tampa. Norden has been with iHeartMedia for more than 19 years, most recently serving as the Market President in Sarasota for the past nine years.

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association will induct Craig Eckert into its Hall of Fame in a ceremony on August 15, during the NBA’s 82nd Annual Convention in La Vista, Nebraska.

Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will perform at the 2017 Golden Mike Award, Monday, February 27, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Broadcasters Foundation is honoring Meredith Corporation's Paul Karpowicz with the Golden Mike Award, and Retired CMG Executive Bill Hoffman with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

CBS Radio gives veteran country music programmer Tim Roberts his second VP role. Roberts will also retain his current position of VP of Music Programming for Detroit, with direct programming oversight of Country station WYCD-FM, Classic Hits WOMC-FM, and Top 40 WDZH-FM. Roberts is also one of Radio Ink's Top Country PD's for 2017.

The Kicks 101.5 (Atlanta) morning host had surgery to install three stents to clear a blockage to one side of his heart, and is reportedly resting comfortably. The prognosis is good.