Milt-A-Whirl: As reported earlier via Twitter and Facebook, former Cumulus/Albuquerque Market Manager Milt McConnell (CAT 1/22) has been named SVP/MM for Alpha Broadcasting's five-station Portland cluster, which includes Country KUPL. McConnell succeeds Alpha President/COO Bob Proffitt who says, "Milt is a 100% radio guy, blessed with the talent to stay way ahead of the business trends by being an early adopter of technology, along with knowing basic radio skills inside and out." McConnell's 35-year career includes 27 in Albuquerque, with a previous stop in Indianapolis. "I am just thrilled to get back to live and locally owned radio," he says. "What Larry Wilson and Bob Proffitt have created with  these premier brands at Alpha is incredible and I am excited about growing our influence in this dynamic city." He's on the job today; congratulate him here.