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He will be the new Western Region, Radio Account Manager for Electronics Research, Inc., responsible for the sale and support of ERI’s broadcast antenna systems, towers, transmission line systems, and FM filter and combiner products. Roudebush has over 25 years experience in terrestrial broadcasting and telecom

With his last gig as an RVP/GM for Townsquare, 30 year radio manager Johnny Lathrop is ready for his management assignment. In addition to working for Townsquare, Lathrop has also spent time with Clear Channel, Gulfstar, Capstar and GAP. He can be reached at 903.283.0460 or [email protected].

Radio industry veteran Danny Ocean has been named United Stations’ newest representative in its Affiliate Relations department. Ocean will handle the Northeast region and focus on Top 40 and Hot AC properties, including Open House Party and The Dave & Jimmy Morning Show.

Up against sales executives from some of the biggest companies in radio, Gen Media Partners' VP/D.O.S. Julie Quarm and Senior AE Alison Rae won National Radio Awards for Sales Manager and Account Executive, respectively. The awards are from the Alliance of Women in Media’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter (AWM DFW) where their 34th annual Gala was held last Thursday.

The New York station has added House Smarts with Lou Manfredini to its Saturday morning lineup. The weekly talk show is dedicated to helping listeners with home improvement tasks and updating homeowners on the latest products and methods that can help add value to their home.

AIRE Radio Networks announced Monday it will extend its partnership with renowned syndicated radio personality, medical expert, and multi award-winning influencer, Dr. Cesar Lozano. Dr. Lozano will continue to host his daily syndicated program, which engages over 2 million listeners per week through an eclectic blend of motivational messaging and music.

Mark Crowley is the first Chief Operating Officer at Marketplace. Previously, Crowley served as the VP/GM of Southern California Public Radio, a subsidiary of American Public Media. Marketplace produces and distributes programs by American Public Media.

Electronics Research has hired James Ruedlinger for the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Engineering. He will have responsibility for managing both of ERI’s RF and Structural Engineering Groups. Ruedlinger spent the past two years working for Crown Castle as an Engineering Manager. He spent almost 15 years previously with ERI, from 2000 through 2014.

ESPN's Scott van Pelt was playing golf when a member of The University of Maryland's student-run radio station reached out to him on Twitter. The station needed another $1200 to stay funded and keep operating. Van Pelt graduated from the school.

In February, Jon Grayson resigned from the Overnight America show on KMOX in St. Louis. On Thursday, the station hired Ryan Wrecker to take over that shift. Wrecker moves to St. Louis from Fort Wayne, where he most recently served as PD for WOWO-AM. He's also been a regular writer for Radio Ink Magazine with a focus on digital.