Salem Houston: Chuck Jewel Retires, Darren Ryder New GM

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, April 19, 2021

Chuck Jewel

After an impressive 48-year career, Chuck Jewel is retiring from Salem Media Group's Houston cluster of stations (100.7 KKHT FM, and 1070 KNTH AM) effective April 30. Chuck joined Salem in September of 2004 but also had a long run at WHO/KLYF in Des Moines where he rose through the ranks into sales management followed by becoming a General Manager in 1988.

"The 16 1/2 years with Salem have been the most fulfilling of my career," said Jewel.

Darren Ryder will step in as the new General Manager bringing over 20 years of experience leading teams with Time Warner Cable, Spectrum, and most recently Townsquare Media. He was also the General Manager for Salem's Orlando operation a number of years ago.

"We are delighted to have Darren re-join Salem," said Salem SVP, Linnae Young. "Darren is an innovative leader, who has developed sales and marketing strategies resulting in impressive growth for his clients and his teams. He has worked on local, regional, and national levels in both audio and digital."