People in the News

Global News Radio 770 CHQR has hired well-known Calgary media personality Ted Henley host The Drive (weekdays 3 to 6 p.m.). Henley officially takes over as permanent host Monday.

Bruce Logan will take the helm as Ops Manager and Brand/Content Director of Hubbard stations WIRK-Country and WEAT/Sunny 107.9 West Palm Beach.

Brian Gebhardt is the new PD for Sactown Sports (KHTK-AM), Bonneville's Sports/Talker in Sacramento. Gebhardt spent the past seven years at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta most recently as Executive Producer of the “Andy & Randy” show. 

Ginny “Rogers” Brophey has been named the new Program Director for Boston Country station 101.7 The Bull. She will report to Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Boston. Brophey is a 34-year radio veteran who has focused on Country radio for the last 24 years.

Gutierrez is promoted to CFO at CBS Local Digital Media. Gutierrez has served as Senior VP of Business Operations for the group since 2011. He adds more responsibilities, including a stronger role in strategy.

iHeart has named Chris Edge Area Senior VP of Programming for Raleigh and Greensboro. iHeartMedia’s Raleigh and Greensboro Area includes 10 stations. Edge is currently responsible for programming five iHeart Raleigh stations, a position he's had for the past five years.

KKSE/Denver has appointed Dave Tepper as its new Program Director, beginning Wednesday. Tepper joins Altitude 950 following a successful stint as Operations Manager of NRG Media’s five-station cluster in Omaha.

Scott Beels, professionally known as Bumper Morgan, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 24, at the age of 59 after living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for one year. Scott was surrounded by his wife Kim of 32 years, and his children.

On Wednesday, Sept. 21, ESPNLA 710AM will debut a new, live-and-local weekday lineup, and focus on all Los Angeles sports. The day will begin with a new local morning show featuring Keyshawn Johnson, Jorge Sedano, and LZ Granderson.

Known on the radio as the Midnight Cowboy, Bill Mack has died from complications of COVID-19. Mack was also a writer of country music and a performer.