Heather Lomagistro Named Florida Broadcasters CEO

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 2:39pm CT

Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB)

The Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB) has named Heather Lomagistro President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. She succeeds longtime leader Pat Roberts, who transitions to the role of President Emeritus after nearly four decades at the helm of the organization.

Lomagistro most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, she will oversee the Association as it continues representing Florida's radio and television broadcasters before state and federal lawmakers, the FCC and emergency management agencies.

Roberts joined FAB as a consultant in 1987 and became president the following year. During his tenure, he helped establish the Association as one of the nation's leading state broadcast organizations. According to FAB, his nearly 40 years of service make him the longest-serving president of any state broadcasters association in the country.

"Leading FAB has been the honor of my career, and it is a place I will always champion," Roberts said. "What I'll carry with me isn't any one fight we won - it's the people, the stations, and the communities they serve. Entrusting it to Heather makes this transition an easy one. FAB is in better hands than ever."

As President Emeritus, Roberts will remain in an advisory and advocacy role to support the leadership transition.

Lomagistro said she plans to build on the Association's foundation while preparing it for the future. "FAB is strong because of its people - the best Executive Committee, Board, and staff anywhere," she said. "My focus is on protecting what makes us special, sharpening how we operate, and making sure we are ready for whatever the future of broadcasting brings - with Florida's broadcasters at the center of everything we do."

FAB Chairman John Soapes praised Roberts' legacy and expressed confidence in Lomagistro's leadership. "Pat has served FAB as a visionary leader, making this Association a best-in-class organization," Soapes said. "Heather is the right leader for FAB's next chapter. She has earned our confidence, understands the needs of our members, and has the vision and ability to lead this Association forward."

Immediate Past Chairman Lara Kunkler added that Lomagistro possesses the operational expertise and strategic vision needed to guide the Association into its next phase.