Dandy Departs Cold River:
Cold River Records VP/Radio Promotion Jim Dandy will depart the company Aug. 1 for a position outside of the music industry. He joined Cold River in 2010 (CAT 7/19/10) and rose to VP in 2012. His prior experience includes KOUL/Corpus Christi, TX. "Jim Dandy has been the backbone of this company for over a decade," says Cold River Pres. Pete O'Heeron. "His work ethic, creativity and commitment to our mission has distinguished him as a relentless warrior. We will miss his leadership greatly, but we support his new career path and wish him the very best." Reach Dandy here. Cold River SVP/Radio Promotion & Artist Development John Ettinger is on the hunt for Dandy's successor and is accepting inquiries here.
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