NYSBA Elects Chris Oliviero Chair for 2027

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5:05pm CT

Chris Oliviero

The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) has elected Audacy Chief Business Officer and New York Market President Chris Oliviero as Chair of its Board of Directors for 2027. The association announced its new officers and directors following its annual Fall Meeting in New York City.

Joining Oliviero on the Executive Committee are Seven Mountains Media Owner and CEO Kristin Cantrell as Vice Chair, Radio; WPIX-TV New York Vice President and General Manager Chris McDonnell as Vice Chair, Television; WNYT-TV and WNYA-TV Albany Vice President and General Manager Jon Hitchcock as Treasurer; and iHeartMedia President of Upstate New York and Mid-Atlantic Robert Morgan as Secretary.

Oliviero succeeds WBBZ-TV Vice President and General Manager Chris Musial, who concludes his term as Chair but will remain on the Board of Directors.

NYSBA also welcomed four new directors: Pamal Broadcasting Chief Operating Officer Chuck Benfer; WDKX-FM Co-Owner Andria Langston; Nexstar Media Group Senior Vice President and Regional Manager Ron Romines; and Salem Media Group General Manager for the New York and Philadelphia markets Laura Sheaffer.

Returning board members include Alan Bishop, Amy Collins, David Feinblatt, Marilu Galvez, Johnny Green Jr., Lew Leone, Eric Lerner, Chad Lopez, Katelin Tinley, Bernie Weiss and Roberto Yanez.

Marc Jaromin of Roundtable Media and Chet Osadchey of the Buffalo Bills will continue as Associate Board Members.

The association also recognized departing directors Ed Levine, LeAnne Markins, Theresa Underwood, Maire Mason and Jason Finkelberg for their service to New York's broadcasting industry.

"This is an exceptional team," said NYSBA President and Executive Director Heidi Raphael. "Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

Raphael also thanked Musial for his leadership and the departing directors for their contributions, adding that the association is positioned to serve its members and communities throughout 2027.