AL Radio: iHM Area President Ray Quinn Retires

Ray Quinn

iHeartMedia has announced the retirement of media veteran Ray Quinn, Area President for iHeartMedia's Alabama area, effective, March 22. He's been with iHeartMedia for 14 years and has worked in the broadcasting industry for over 50 years. 

Quinn has held leadership posts at several stations throughout his career, including VP/Market Manager for KOSI-FM, KALC-FM and KQMT-FM in Denver; WMYX-FM, WXSS-FM and WSSP-AM in Milwaukee; WOLX-FM, WMMM-FM and WBZU-FM in Madison WI and more.

The governor of Kentucky also recognized Quinn as a Kentucky Colonel for participating in numerous charitable projects in his community. He was awarded the March of Dimes "Order of the Battered Boot" for walkathon fundraising efforts over the years. He was was even recruited by the U.S. State Department in 1992 to provide pro bono consulting work to the first companies to be awarded commercial radio and TV licenses in Czechoslovakia and Hungary.

"Ray is one of a kind. He is known as a unicorn of a leader with his passion, enthusiasm and constant innovative thinking," said iHeartMedia Division President Shosh Abromovich. "He has impacted so many of our lives in this industry for the better. We are beyond thankful for the many years Ray has led our teams and are truly excited for him to enjoy this next chapter of his life."

"It's been an amazing 51 years in radio and 14 years with iHeartMedia," commented Quinn. "Along the way, I've worked for and with some of the most intelligent people in the business and I am grateful to iHeartMedia for allowing me to lead multiple markets in the Southeast. While I will miss my team and the day-to-day battles, it's time to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders."