Sony/Nashville Chairman/CEO Randy Goodman will retire at the end of the year. "There are too many people to thank specifically who helped and supported me along the way: my family foremost for their support and grace in letting me stay with it all these years," says Goodman. "Looking back over my career’s arc, I am humbled and honored to have had the privilege to work with the artist legends I have; and as importantly, the teams I’ve been privileged to work with and lead. As excited as I am for what’s next no doubt it is bittersweet. It’s all been a gift.” Goodman took the helm of SMN in July 2015 (CAT 7/8/15). It was a return to RCA, where he previously spent 16 years, eventually rising to EVP/GM. He also served as President of Lyric Street (1997-2010) and as Rascal Flatts' day-to-day manager (2013-15).