WASHINGTON, DC - After nine successful years and 156 graduates, the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that a new class of broadcast executives has arrived for the 10th anniversary year of the MBA-style Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Established by the NABEF in 2001, the BLT program is designed for senior level broadcast radio and television managers seeking to advance as group executives or station owners. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.
In recognition of the 10th year, the new class will have the opportunity to meet and learn from many of the program graduates whom have been invited back to participate in the program sessions. The class, program graduates, sponsors and faculty will be recognized at a November 4, reception held on Capitol Hill.
The participants in the 2010 BLT class are:
| Sulma Avenancio Director of Sales WEIB-FM New Britain, CT |
Tracy Gilliam
Owner Tracy T. Gilliam Media Research, Ashburn, VA |
| Stephen Bates Executive Sales Director American Urban Radio Networks, Chicago |
Fred Morton Co-Owner/ Operator KMGS-AM/KPET-AM/KBXJ-FM/KWFB-FM Missouri City, TX |
| Alexis Campbell General Sales Manager Glory Communication, Columbia, SC |
Robert Muzac Director of Operations HRM International, Freeport, NY |
| Glenn Coleman Local Sales Manager Tribune/WDCW-TV Washington, DC |
Maxx Myrick
President Myrick Media, Nashville |
| Pierre Cromartie Vice President and GM KIRE-TV/ Raycom Media, Pollok, TX |
Stephanie Rein Owner/ GM WKTC-TV Elgin, SC |
| Rachel Campbell Deen Regional Sales Manager Bayou City Broadcasting, San Angelo, TX |
Lisa Yokota Director of Marketing KTSF-TV Brisbane, CA |
| Kim Gattis Director of Sales Radio One, Wake Forest, NC |
The 2010 BLT program consists of five intensive super sessions. Included in the curriculum are courses on the process of assessing, purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations. Sessions are taught by broadcasters, FCC staff, communications attorneys, members of the banking community and academic faculty. For additional information on the BLT program, click here.
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