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Travis Moon is the new PD for Country station KUBL-FM/K-Bull 93 in Salt Lake. It's a return to KUBL for Moon, who was afternoon host, APD, and Music Director for the station earlier in his career. Moon joins the Cumulus station from KAJA-FM (San Antonio), KASE-FM and KVET-FM (Austin), where he was Director of Country Operations/Afternoon Drive for iHeart.

iHeartMedia Phoenix announced today that Vinnie Del Rosso has joined 99.9 KEZ’s Beth and Friends morning show as a new on-air talent and executive producer. Del Rosso will serve as an on-air counterpart to the longest-running morning show host in the Phoenix market, Beth McDonald. He will also be the show’s executive producer.

Futuri Media has announced three key additions to its team: Chris Huneke, Alison Stubbendieck, and James Hunziker. All three new hires are based in the company’s new Cleveland-area headquarters.

Dixon was the morning show co-host on KIOA in Des Moines. The station posted this message on its website Friday: "Earlier today, we lost our precious friend and coworker – and your beloved morning radio friend. For the last decade, she battled cancer with the most amazing courage and spirit. Eventually, her physical form was no match for the disease, but her will to live a rich life – filled with fun and laughter, never yielded."

The morning team of Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch have signed a new contract with The Link 107.9, “Charlotte’s Best Mix.” The 5.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. show is currently syndicated in 40 markets across the nation. Bob and Sheri have been nominated for nine Marconi Awards, and Sheri is the recipient of six Gracie Awards, presented by The Alliance for Women in Media.

The Charlotte New Country station has named JT Bosch to the dual positions, effective August 14. Bosch will host weekdays from 2-7 p.m. He most recently served as Assistant Program Director and night host for 98.7 WMZQ in Washington, D.C. He has also handled both on-air and programming duties with stations in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Callaghan hosted the KAT-FM morning show with Lisa Bennett for the last seven years. He was part of the Dubuque radio landscape for over 40. KAT-FM reported Callaghan died Thursday from complications of lung and pancreatic cancer. In September, doctors determined Callaghan had an aggressive form of lung cancer. He leaves behind his wife, three daughters, and three grandchildren.

Miami’s Sportsradio 560 WQAM has hired Chris Wittyngham as the pre-game co-host for Dolphins broadcasts. Wittyngham will work with former Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder as host of Dolphins Gameday on WQAM, KISS 99.9, and the Dolphins Radio Network. Wittyngham currently works for CBSSports.com as a host on their digital channels.

Univision has appointed Steve Mandala to President of Advertising Sales and Marketing. Mandala was most recently Executive VP of Advertising Sales. He will oversee advertising sales and marketing for the Univision Network, UniMás, UCI’s cable networks including Galavisión and Univision Deportes Network, as well as local media and digital. As he transitions into the role, he will work closely with Keith Turner, who announced plans to retire this year.

20-year sports talk veteran Charlie Pallilo has been hired by Gow Media in Houston. Starting August 21, Pallilo will host a weekday show on SB Nation 1560-AM from 11 am-1 pm. Pallilo was hired by iHeart's sports-talker KBME-AM in 2004. He was fired last October when iHeart brought in former KILT-AM Houston host Josh Innes when he was let go in Philadelphia.