Leading Executives in AM and FM Radio Stations
Bob Pittman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, iHeartMedia, Inc.
Co-founder of iHeartMedia and MTV pioneer; as chairman/CEO since 2011 he led the company’s transformation into a multi‑platform audio leader spanning broadcast, podcasting and live events.
Kelli Turner
President & Chief Executive Officer, Audacy, Inc.
Former board member and CFO/COO who became interim CEO in January 2025 and was named permanent President & CEO on March 17, 2025 to guide Audacy’s post‑restructuring growth.
Mary G. Berner
President & Chief Executive Officer, Cumulus Media Inc.
Turnaround specialist credited with stabilizing and modernizing Cumulus since 2015; repeatedly ranked among the most powerful people in radio.
Caroline Beasley
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Beasley Media Group
Second‑generation broadcaster who expanded Beasley’s footprint and digital initiatives; serves as chair/CEO and an influential industry voice.
Bill Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, Townsquare Media, Inc.
Digital‑first operator who scaled Townsquare’s ‘Local First’ strategy and became sole CEO in 2019, growing high‑margin digital marketing while operating 300+ stations.
Ginny Morris
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Hubbard Radio, LLC
Third‑generation broadcaster who built Hubbard’s market‑leading clusters and national network; long‑time advocate for talent development and localism.
Rob Babin
Executive Vice President, Radio (Head of Radio), Cox Media Group
Heads CMG’s radio division across major markets as EVP/Radio, driving ratings, revenue and Marconi‑winning stations.
Alfred C. Liggins III
Chief Executive Officer, Urban One, Inc.
Veteran CEO who expanded Urban One from Radio One into a diversified Black‑owned media group spanning radio, TV One and digital.
Raúl Alarcón Jr.
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)
Architect of SBS’s growth into a top Hispanic audio company, overseeing Mega, LaMusica and AIRE Radio Networks.
Tanya Vea
President & Chief Operating Officer, Bonneville International
Long‑time Bonneville leader elevated to President & COO, overseeing leading Western U.S. radio brands and community‑service initiatives.
Tom Stultz
Chief Executive Officer, Educational Media Foundation (K‑LOVE/Air1)
Seasoned media executive and board chair who now serves as CEO, steering the nation’s largest Christian radio networks and expansion efforts.
Katherine Maher
President & Chief Executive Officer, NPR
Former Wikimedia CEO named NPR’s chief in March 2024; leading public radio’s national network through digital transformation and audience growth.
LaFontaine E. Oliver
President & Chief Executive Officer, New York Public Radio (WNYC/WQXR)
Public‑media leader guiding the country’s largest local public radio group (WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, WNYC Studios).
Jean Taylor
Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group (MPR/APM)
APMG’s first female CEO, overseeing Minnesota Public Radio and national producer American Public Media (Marketplace, classical services).
Jeff Warshaw
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Connoisseur Media
Founder/CEO who in 2025 agreed to acquire Alpha Media, creating a top‑10 U.S. radio group with 200+ stations focused on local service and digital integration.
Chris Forgy
President & Chief Executive Officer, Saga Communications, Inc.
Career operator elevated to CEO in 2022; continues Saga’s strategy of owning strong local clusters in mid‑sized markets and adding digital revenue lines.
Michael Christenson
Chief Executive Officer, Entravision Communications Corporation
Technology and media veteran leading Entravision’s global ad‑tech and U.S. TV/radio portfolio serving Latino audiences.
Jesús Lara
President, U.S. Local Media (oversees Uforia Audio), TelevisaUnivision (Uforia/Local Media, U.S.)
Oversees U.S. Local Media (TV and radio) and the Uforia audio strategy, uniting top Spanish‑language stations, events and podcasts under one umbrella.
Mary Quass
Chief Executive Officer, NRG Media, LLC
Founding CEO who built NRG into a strong Midwestern operator with a ‘great local radio’ focus across Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
David Santrella
Chief Executive Officer, Salem Media Group, Inc.
Radio veteran elevated to CEO in 2022; leads Salem’s large AM/FM talk and Christian music network alongside growing digital and publishing assets.
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