Country Radio Broadcasters Announce New Board and Officer Members

Charlie Morgan, Sr. VP and Market Manager for Emmis Indianapolis, has been elected as President of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. for the 2013-2014 term.

“The Country Radio Seminar has played such a significant role in my own personal growth and success that it is a privilege and a bit humbling to have the chance to serve the organization as President,” said Morgan. “The leadership team, both board leadership and staff, is incredible and the Seminar will continue to be a catalyst for growth and learning for years to come.”

This year’s officers include: R.J. Curtis (All Access Music Group) as Vice President, Carole Bowen (WKIS-FM) as Secretary, and Jeff Walker (The AristoMedia Group) as Treasurer.

Seven newly elected members to the Board are: Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Beverlee Brannigan (Journal Broadcast Group), Jeff Kapugi (CBS Radio/Chicago), Jon Loba (BBR Music Group), Nick Martin (Big River Broadcasting), CRS 2014 Agenda Chair Annie Sandor (Curb Records) and Todd Schumacher (Summit Media Group). Re-elected to the Board are: Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner Consulting), Mike Dungan (UMG Nashville), Mike McVay (Cumulus Media), Charlie Morgan (Emmis Communications), Gary Overton (Sony Music Nashville), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Associates), Jennie Smythe (Girilla Marketing) and John Zarling (Big Machine Label Group).

Board members with continued terms are: Tom Baldrica (Show Dog – Universal), Carole Bowen (WKIS-FM), Johnny Chaing (KKBQ), John Crenshaw, Mike Culotta (Streamsound Records), R.J. Curtis (All Access Music Group), John Esposito (Warner Music Nashville), Dan Halyburton (Texas State Networks), Clay Hunnicutt (Clear Channel), Keith Kaufman (Center Stage Tour Promotions), CRS Director Emeritus Charlie Monk (Monk Family Music), Royce Risser (UMG Nashville), Denise Roberts (Lytle Management Group), Tim Roberts (WYCD), John Shomby (Max Media of Hampton Roads) and Jeff Walker (The AristoMedia Group).