Schuler Leaves Arista: Arista VP/Promotion Chris Schuler has left the company he joined in April (Breaking News). Formerly at UMG/Nashville for nine years where he rose to VP/Promotion & Radio Marketing (CAT 4/17/19), Schuler succeeded Josh Easler at Arista. Sony/Nashville EVP/Promotion & Artist Development Steve Hodges will lead Arista promotion through year-end and plans to fill the opening in the new year.