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XRAY.FM Announces Its Executive Director Jefferson Smith Will Step Down Smith will continue to work with the station under a new title. Jefferson Smith in 2012. (Vivian Johnson) Updated December 23, 2020 After a turbulent year at the station, XRAY.FM announced Tuesday that its executive director, Jefferson Smith, will step down effective Jan. 1. The nonprofit radio station will begin its search for a new director in the spring. Emily Gilliland, CEO of youth activity nonprofit Camp Fire Columbia, has been named interim director.