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Cumulus Media Promotes Yancy McNair to SVP of Engineering


Yancy McNair
Yancy McNair

Cumulus Media promotes Yancy McNair to Senior Vice President of Engineering, effective April 1. McNair will oversee Engineering, Telecom, Real Estate, and Purchasing for the company. McNair, a 21-year veteran of the company, rises from his role as Vice President of Technical Operations. He assumes leadership responsibilities from Chief Technology Officer Conrad Trautmann, who will retire at the end of March 2025 after a 25-year career with Cumulus Media.

"Yancy's impressive career at Cumulus, spanning over two decades, makes him the perfect choice for this role," said Lopez-Balboa. "Starting as a market engineer and steadily advancing through the ranks, Yancy has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise. His deep understanding of our operations and his proven track record of success uniquely qualify him to lead our Engineering team into the future."

"Throughout his tenure, Conrad has been a driving force for innovation and excellence," added Cumulus Media President and CEO, Mary G. Berner. "Among his many remarkable achievements, he seamlessly transitioned our content team to remote broadcasting within days of the pandemic's onset, built a comprehensive Cyber Security strategy and the team to execute it, and led critical system transitions that have positioned us for future success. His unwavering dedication to advancing the industry he loves will leave a lasting legacy, influencing its future for years to come."

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