Renda AC WEJZ & WGNE (99.9 Gator Country)/Jacksonville OM/PD Todd Shannon is exiting April 26th to become OM/PD of University Of North Texas Alternative KNTU-HD (88.1 indie) and Jazz KNTU-HD2 (88.1 The One)/Dallas, effective May 1st.

KNTU GM Dan Balla said, “I was looking for someone who recognized the potential of the new and fast-growing 88.1 indie brand in DFW. We share the same philosophy about radio and what we can do to make KNTU special. Todd brings an incredible background and wealth of knowledge to a unique situation.””

Shannon said, “When Dan flipped the format on the main signal to indie in July ‘22, engagement with the students increased tenfold. After meeting with the various student employees of the stations, I was so encouraged to see a genuine interest in all facets of radio and look forward to coaching the next generation of broadcasters at UNT.”

Previously, Shannon was Director/Operations at Cox/Jacksonville for 10 years from 2010-2020. The move to Texas puts him closer to his wife’s family.