WASHINGTON, DC - The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) today announced the 15 graduates of the 2009 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Established by the NABEF in 2001, the program is designed for senior level broadcast radio and television managers seeking to advance as group executives or station owners.
"Since the program began nearly ten years ago, we have seen radio and television broadcasters use the skills acquired at the Broadcast Leadership Training program to acquire stations and advance their careers," said NABEF President Marcellus Alexander. "We congratulate our most recent graduates, and look forward to watching them make their marks in the evolving communications space."
The program focuses on the process of assessing, purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations. The 2009 BLT graduates are:
| Meredith
Beal CEO Lasting Value Broadcasting, Austin |
Maria
King CEO Medina Media Acquisitions, Inc., Wadsworth, IL |
Brian Burns Director of New Media Morgan Murphy Media, Madison, WI |
Mark Lippert Sales Manager LaSalle County Broadcasting, Oglesby, IL |
Noe Chaparro General Manager WGES-AM Valrico, FL |
J. Roger Powe III General Sales Manager WMGM-TV Linwood, NJ |
Matthew Donegan National Sales Manager WRAZ-TV Durham, North Carolina |
Sharon Prill SVP & General Manager Journal Interactive Group, Milwaukee |
| Linda
Greenwood General Manager/Owner Operator WRJD-AM Greensboro, NC |
Michael Shumpert President & CEO Praestantia Broadcasting, Flint, MI |
Brian Harrington General Sales Manager WTLC-AM/FM Indianapolis |
D. J. Stephens Station Manager WHDO-TV Orlando |
Jason James Principal/Analyst Patrick Communications, Elkridge, MD |
Jeff Wolfe General Sales Manager WAPT-TV Jackson, MS |
George Jones General Sales Manager WHTD-FM/WCHB-AM Detroit, MI |
As previously announced, NABEF is accepting applications for the 2010 BLT program through June 30. Click here for additional information.
About NABEF
The NAB Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in supporting and advocating: education and training programs, strategies to increase diversity, initiatives stressing the importance of the First Amendment, community service, philanthropy and timely broadcasting issues.
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The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and television stations, NAB advances their interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.