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Country Radio Broadcasters Announce 2024-2025 Board


Country Radio Broadcasters
Country Radio Broadcasters

Country Radio Broadcasters has completed its elections for the organization's 2024-2025 board of directors. The new board features industry professionals who ensure the success of Country Radio Seminar. Returning to CRB Officer positions are Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media) as President, John Shomby (Country's Radio Coach) as Vice President and Beverlee Brannigan (Beverlee Brannigan Creative Coaching) as Secretary.

The upcoming Board of Directors for this year will include both elected and appointed members. Among those who will be serving are Emily Cohen Belote (Amazon Music), Justin Chase (Beasley Media Group), Mike Harris (UMG Nashville), Debra Herman (Apple/Shazam), Jennifer Johnson (Riser House Records), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Ashley Morrison (iHeartMedia/WFUS), Jordan Pettit (Opry Entertainment Group), Greg Strassell (Hubbard), Allison Warren (Cumulus Nashville) and Kristen Williams (WMN).

Continuing their terms on this year's Board include Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Beverlee Brannigan (Beverlee Brannigan Creative Coaching), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), Gator Harrison (iHeart Country), Steve Hodges (Sony Music Nashville), Clay Hunnicut (BMLG), Kenny Jay (Albright & O'Malley & Brenner), Jon Loba (BMG North America), Mike McVay (McVay Media), RJ Meacham (Curb Records), Brent Michaels (KUZZ), Charlie Morgan (Apple Music), Rod Phillips (iHeart Country), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio & Media), Royce Risser (The Familie), Tim Roberts (Audacy/WYCD), John Shomby (Country's Radio Coach), and Matt Sunshine (The Center for Sales Strategy).

The CRS Board of Directors is made up of volunteer professionals from all areas of the Country music industry. Together, they govern the organization and see that its mission is being fulfilled. Country Radio Broadcasters was created to provide a platform and structure for education and growth for the country music community, serving as the conduit connecting the interests of country radio with the individuals who are part of the country music industry.

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