The Country Radio Broadcasters recently completed their elections for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Charlie Morgan, Sr. VP and Market Manager for Emmis Communications/Indianapolis, has been re-elected as President of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. for the 2016-2017 term. In addition, R.J. Curtis (All Access Music Group) will return as Vice President and Beverlee Brannigan (Scripps Co.) will serve as Secretary.
Elected and appointed to the Board are: Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner Consulting), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), John Crenshaw (Cumulus Media), Mike Culotta, Ryan Dokke (Curb), Mike Dungan (UMG), Randy Goodman (Sony Nashville), Scott Huskey (Rusty Walker Programming Consultants, Inc.), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Keith Kauffman (Center Stage Tour Promotions), Dave Kelly (Big Machine Label Group), Mike McVay (Cumulus Media), Charlie Morgan (Emmis Communications), Rod Phillips (iHeartCountry), John Shomby (Cumulus Media), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio/Media), and Annie Sandor (Capitol).
Returning to the Board with continuing terms are: Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Beverlee Brannigan (Scripps Co.), Johnny Chiang (KKBQ-FM), R.J. Curtis (All Access Music Group), Andy Denemark (United Stations), John Esposito (Warner Music Nashville), Dan Halyburton (Falls Media Group), Clay Hunnicutt (Big Loud Records), Jeff Kapugi (WUSN-FM), Jon Loba (BBR Music Group), Nick Martin (Big River Broadcasting), Royce Risser (UMG), and Tim Roberts (WYCD).
Charlie Monk continues as a Lifetime Director Emeritus.
Charlie Morgan commented about the new Board and his re-election as President, saying “I am honored to serve again as President of the CRB Board. This promises to be another important year for Country Radio Seminar. With Bill Mayne as our Executive Director, our terrific returning staff and the incoming board, I feel we are set up for success.”
Country Radio Seminar 2017 is set for Feb. 22-24, 2017 in downtown Nashville at the Omni Hotel.
About Country Radio Broadcasters: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or through the CRB/CRS office at (615) 327-4487.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. Country Radio Seminar 2017 is set for Feb. 22-24, 2017 at the Omni Hotel. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information. Like CRS on Facebook and follow CRS on Twitter (Hashtag #CRS2017).
