Dandy Departs Cold River:
As reported earlier via Breaking News, Cold River Records VP/Radio Promotion Jim Dandy will depart the company Aug. 1 to begin a new career in law enforcement technology and mobile applications. Dandy joined Cold River in 2010 (CAT 7/19/10) and rose to VP in 2012. His previous experience includes time with KOUL/Corpus Christi, TX and Quarterback Records. "Cold River has been the opportunity of a lifetime," says Dandy. "I cannot thank Pete O'Heeron and the entire Cold River team enough for being a second family to me. This choice was not easy because of the love I feel for this company and this industry. I truly believe Cold River is stronger than it's ever been and is the kind of place everyone should hope to work." Reach Dandy here. Cold River SVP John Ettinger is on the hunt for Dandy's successor and is accepting inquiries here.
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