Doug Hamand, Vice President of Programming Operations at Cumulus Media, will retire from the company at the end of June, concluding a 48-year career in radio.
Hamand joined Cumulus in January 2016 after 21 years at Clear Channel/iHeartMedia, where he held operations manager and programming leadership roles in several markets, including Lexington, Kentucky, Birmingham, Alabama, and a decade in Tampa/St. Petersburg.
He shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post, writing: “I’ve had a ball. It’s hard to believe that when I started 48 years ago, this day would ever come but here we are. I’m excited to share that I will be retiring at the end of June.”
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After 21 years with Jacor/Clear Channel/iHeart… and the past 10½ years with Cumulus… it’s time for me to change the channel,” he wrote.
Hamand credited the many talented people he worked with, saying one of the most rewarding parts of his career was watching colleagues grow and succeed. “Radio has given me more than I ever could have imagined when this journey began nearly five decades ago,” he added. “But now, while my grandchildren are still at that age where they actually want to spend time with me, it’s time to put family first.”
He thanked everyone who had been part of his long journey, calling the past 48 years deeply rewarding.