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Country Aircheck Assoc. Editor Caitlin DeForest and Radio Editor Monta Vaden have been promoted to Managing Editor and Sr. Radio Editor, respectively. Both report to VP/GM Chuck Aly. “Caitlin and Monta are the engine behind so much of what readers expect of Country Aircheck,” says Publisher/CEO Lon Helton. “From Monta’s boundless enthusiasm for Country radio and its people to Caitlin’s exceptional work ethic and creativity, they will continue to be integral to our operations.” DeForest officially onboarded in Sept. 2018 (CAT 9/14/18). Her prior career stops include WWE, Webster & Associates and Cumulus/Nashville. Vaden joined in Nov. 2018 (CAT 11/7/18) from All Access/Nashville, and her previous experience includes five years with then-Journal/Knoxville, including Country WCYQ. Reach DeForest here and Vaden here.
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