SXM's Schumann To Depart:
As reported via Breaking News, SiriusXM Sr. Dir./Country Programming JR Schumann is leaving after nearly seven years to pursue other opportunities. He will continue in his current capacity until July 15, after which VP/Programming Darrin Smith will oversee Country channels on an interim basis. Schumann joined in Dec. 2015 (CAT 12/15/15) after stops at KSCS & KPLX/Dallas; WWKA/Orlando; KYKX/Longview, TX; and WZZK/Birmingham. Reach him here through July 15.
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