People in the News

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.

Kevin Weatherly will drop his PD duties at 97.1 AMP as Chris Ebbott (pictured) takes over that role. Ebbott is also PD of K-EARTH. CBS Radio says this will allow Weatherly to focus more on the strategic direction of the market’s music formats.

Both promotions are at Hip Hop station Power 105.1 FM. Eddie Fennel (left) is promoted to APD after serving as executive producer of The Breakfast Club. DJ Prostyle moves into the music director's chair and will continue as the midday host. Prostyle has been on the air at Power for more than six years. He also worked as resident DJ on BET’s 106 & Park.

Dahn Burke is the new Digital Sales and Operations Director for WRQX-FM and WMAL-AM/FM in Washington, DC. It's a newly created position for Burke and she will now work with local businesses to create fully integrated marketing solutions across e-mail, social, Web, mobile, radio, streaming radio, and podcasts.

WWOZ/New Orleans has hired Marcel McGee to lead the station's development efforts. He starts August 1. McGee has two decades of experience in donor relations and fundraising with a variety of institutions, including Loyola University New Orleans, Dillard University, the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations and The American Red Cross-Southeast Louisiana Chapter.