CRB Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 2:19pm CT

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The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) have finalized elections for the organization's 2025-2026 Board of Directors, assembling a slate of industry leaders who guide the Country Radio Seminar (CRS).

Returning as CRB officers are Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media) as President and John Shomby (Country's Radio Coach) as Vice President. Matt Sunshine (The Center For Sales Strategy) has been elected Secretary, succeeding longtime Secretary Beverlee Brannigan (Beverlee Brannigan LLC Creative Coaching).

Re-elected for a third term: RJ Meacham (Curb Records); Brent Michaels (KUZZ/Bakersfield); Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio & Media); John Shomby (Country's Radio Coach); Matt Sunshine (The Center For Sales Strategy).

Newly elected to three-year terms: Ashley Layfield (WFUS/Tampa); Jordan Pettit (Grand Ole Opry); Stacy Waugh (Big Loud).

Appointed to one-year terms: Emily Cohen Belote (Amazon Music); Tim Foisset (Spotify); Damon Moberly (MCA); Greg Strassell (Hubbard Radio).

Continuing their terms: Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media); Beverlee Brannigan (Beverlee Brannigan LLC Creative Coaching); Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck); Justin Chase (Beasley); George Couri (Triple 8 Management); Mike Harris (MCA); Gator Harrison (iHeartCountry); Debra Herman (Apple); Steve Hodges (Hodges Entertainment); Clay Hunnicutt (Merch Traffic); Kenny Jay (Albright, O'Malley, Brenner); Jennifer Johnson (Riser House); Jon Loba (BMG); Mike McVay (McVay Media); Rod Phillips (iHeart Country); Tim Roberts (Audacy); Allison Warren (Cumulus); Kristen Williams (WMN).

"It's a privilege to serve alongside this remarkable group of Country leaders," said CRB/CRS Board President Kurt Johnson. "I'm deeply grateful for their time, talent, and heart. Congratulations to our new board members-and a sincere thank you to those who've served for years. CRS thrives because of the dedication and passion this board brings to the format and the future."