Joel Shorman has been named general manager of Hull Broadcasting/KFIX-96.9 FM in Hays.

Shorman was born in Oklahoma, moved to Boston and then moved to Austin, Texas, where he lived for the last 24 years until moving to Hays seven months ago. His travels have taken him to many states in the U.S. as well as other countries including Mexico, Ireland, England, Italy and the Hindu Kush in Pakistan. His education background includes studies in business and music performance, he plays electric and acoustic guitar and enjoys building electric guitars.

“It is difficult to replace a longtime employee and general manager. Cameron Perry will be missed,” said Rich Hull of Hull Broadasting. “I am very pleased that Joel Shorman has accepted the challenge of general manager. He is relatively new to broadcasting, but his short history with Hull shows he has the ability and determination to make this move work. Joel is a valuable employee and represents the values that Hull Broadcasting represents.”

Shorman’s hobbies include muscle car and motorcycle restoration, hunting and fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, radio control cars and boat racing.

“I love hiking, camping, and spending time with my family and dog as often as possible,” Shorman said. “All of my extended family hail from Nebraska and Kansas (farming families now retired).

“I am incredibly excited and deeply humbled to have the opportunity to take on this challenge. Cameron Perry was a radio legend as well as a mentor and will be impossible to replace,” he added. “He is gone but will never be forgotten, because I want to carry on his passion for rock ‘n’ roll radio, while bringing my own creative energy to the table for this fantastic company.”