Another longtime programmer has exited Westwood One following its elimination of seven 24/7 formats.
Cheri Marquart, a 32 year veteran of the company and its predecessors, is no longer with the company. Marquart joined then Jones Radio Network in 1994 as Music Director and afternoon host for its Smooth Jazz programming. She would rise to a Program Director in 2002 overseeing the launch of Classic Hits-Rock and added AC and Christmas in 2012. She would be promoted to VP/Programming of Contemporary Formats overseeing AC, Hot AC, CHR, Active Rock, Urban AC, Hip-Hop and Christmas and also was imaging voice for Adult Standards. Marquart was also APD/MD of Smooth Jazz “95.7 K-High” KHIH Denver from 1994-2000.
Marquart commented, “47 years in radio and 30 of them at the network, that’s a pretty good run. I cherish my time coaching talent, working with creative people, and making many lifelong friendships.” Marquart can be reached at cheri.marquart@gmail.com.
