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Flood Communications has named former NRG Market Manager Andy Ruback its next CEO. Flood owns 15 radio and television stations in Nebraska. Ruback began his career as an AE before moving on to management positions with Clear Channel and City Weekly. Most recently, he served as Market Manager for NRG Media in Omaha.

James Harris has been named afternoon host for News station 550 KFYI-AM in Phoenix. PD Aaron Trimmer said, “As the ringleader of the Conservative Circus, James brings a unique perspective and unrivaled enthusiasm for talk radio to 550 KFYI. We’re thrilled to add his voice to the station weekday afternoons.” Harris previously worked as afternoon host for KQTH-AM in Tucson.

Radio One D.C.’s WKYS 93.9 FM welcomes “DJ 5’9” Davis as the new addition to The FAM in the Morning. DJ 5’9 began his career while attending Virginia State University. DJ 5’9 said, "Becoming a part of The FAM in the Morning on WKYS 93.9, has been one of the best journeys and experiences of my professional career."

Tuesday it was Honolulu. Wednesday it’s 95X, “Raleigh’s New Rock Alternative.” The top-rated morning show has begun broadcasting Monday through Friday, 6-10 a.m. ET.

Rock station WFXH in Savannah-Hilton Head adds the syndicated morning show 2 Guys Named Chris, replacing Lex and Terry. VP/GM Gigi South said it's all about the sale. “The ability to drive sales is one of the things we find extremely appealing about the show."

GatesAirnhas appointed John Belza as Chief Financial Officer. He will report to CEO Bruce Swail and oversee the finance function, and develop new processes and initiatives. He will also oversee the human resources and information technology functions.

Erik Hellum, Executive Vice President, Radio, Townsquare Media, CMG Executive VP Bill Hendrich, and Christine Travaglini, President, Christal Radio + Katz Partnerships are the three newest members of the Radio Advertising Board of Directors.

Gene Vidler joins Entercom's New Orleans cluster as DOS to work for Chris Wegman. Vidler takes the Entercom job after working as VP of Sales for Tyler Media's nine-station cluster. Vidler has held sales positions in Nebraska, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. He started his radio sales career in Shreveport with Great Empire Broadcasting’s KWKH in 1993.

One of Radio Ink's Best Local Sports Talkers of 2017 is leaving his current job for another. Dan Sileo, who's been hosting mornings on The Mighty 1090 in San Diego since 2014, is leaving the station for another gig in the market. Sileo tells Radio Ink he's not ready to announce where he's going just yet but he will be hosting a Sports Talk show in San Diego.

Beasley Media Group has signed Mike Felger to a multi-year contract extension. Felger is the co-host of the Felger and Mazz show on WBZ-FM/ 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston. Beasley picked up WBZ in a swap with Entercom as part of the Entercom/CBS merger.