MCA VP/Audience Development Chris Schuler has resigned, effective today (9/1). "It was a tough decision to leave this fun ride with the UMGN/MCA family these last 12 years but it’s time to start the next adventure," he says. "Special thanks to [Mike] Dungan, [Mike] Harris, Royce [Risser] and Damon [Moberly] for taking a chance on a kid from Kentucky." Schuler was VP/Promotion for Capitol (Breaking News 1/6/2023) and transitioned to his current role during the company's 2025 restructuring. Prior stops include Arista, Mercury and BMI. Reach him here. No word on plans for the position at MCA.