NRB - Key Persons


A. Larry Ross

Job Titles:
  • Communications
  • President of a. Larry Ross Communications
Larry Ross is President of A. Larry Ross Communications, a Dallas-based, full-service public relations agency he founded in 1994. His mission is to "restore faith in media," by providing cross-over communications at the intersection of faith and culture, and to give Christian messages relevance and meaning in mainstream media. Larry has influenced public opinion through strategic PR counsel to individuals and organizations during a career in mainstream and Christian public relations spanning more than 35 years. Larry's work includes consultation and representation for many influential NRB members, including evangelist Billy Graham, for whom he has served as principal spokesperson since 1981.

Abraham Hamilton, III

Abraham Hamilton, III is a husband, father of six wonderful children, homeschool dad, lawyer, Bible Teacher, and national radio and television talk show host. He serves as American Family Association's General Counsel and hosts "The Hamilton Corner," which airs Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. CST on the American Family Radio Network (AFR). He also hosts "The Hamilton Corner" television program, which airs Friday evenings at 8 p.m. CST on NRB TV. He has an undergraduate degree in New Testament Biblical Literature and a Juris Doctor degree. Abraham ("Abe") is licensed to practice before all Louisiana State Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Louisiana, as well as all Texas State Courts.

Allie Shipe

Job Titles:
  • Communications Content Specialist II

Ashlee Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Membership Coordinator

Becky Littrell

Job Titles:
  • Convention Registrar

Beth Wakefield

Job Titles:
  • Director of Events

Bethany Miller

Job Titles:
  • Communications Content Specialist

Bill Blount

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Music License Committee
  • President of Blount Communications Group
Bill Blount is President of Blount Communications Group, a Christian radio network of eight full power stations, operating on 13 frequencies, located throughout New England, which he and his wife, Deborah, founded more than 43 years ago. He previously served as Chairman of the NRB Board. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the International, Membership, Ethics, Nominating, Awards, Public Policy, and Resolutions Committees, as well as a member of the NRB Music Licensing Committee. He has traveled extensively, partnering with international ministries such as TWR, HCJB, FEBC, The Bible League, Compassion International, and Gospel for Asia. For recreation, Bill enjoys motorcycles, snowmobiles, scuba diving, and hunting. He and Deborah live by a lake in a small New Hampshire town.

Bill Bumpas

Job Titles:
  • Encouragement Media Group
Bill Bumpas was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, and is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University. Bill has been in radio since 1991 and began working at Encouragement Media Group (Tyler, TX) in 2019 serving as the ministry's Vice President of Programming. He worked numerous positions at KCBI (Dallas) in a 14-year span. Bill also served as producer of a weekly radio program for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He spent many years doing Christian news reporting as well as working at secular news talk stations. Bill has been married to Susan for 25 years and has three children.

Billy Irvin

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Bonnie Sala

Job Titles:
  • President / CEO of Guidelines International Ministries
Bonnie Sala is the second-generation President/CEO of Guidelines International Ministries, founded in 1963. Bonnie enthusiastically leads Guidelines as the ministry creates and shares Bible-based audio messages in 25 languages that encourage, equip, and bring hope in Jesus to new believers, the unreached and those living under persecution. Bonnie writes and voices the daily Reset audio devotional heard on-air in the U.S. and around the world, on radio, online and podcast. Passionate about creating Kingdom partnerships, she enjoys serving as a member of NRB's International Committee and loves traveling to work.

Brett Larson

Brett Larson Crawford Broadcasting In 1999, Dr. Larson began a full-time career with Crawford Broadcasting at the legendary WDCX-FM. He now serves in leadership with Crawford as a Corporate General Manager who oversees 5 full-power Christian radio stations in Buffalo, Rochester, Birmingham, and Cullman/Huntsville. Dr. Larson also hosts a daily radio program called Skopos. He's earned a Bachelor's in Communications, a Master's in Business Administration, a Master's in Theological Studies, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Liberty University. Dr. Larson currently serves on the Board of Directors for the NRB association and served for 5 years on the Executive Committee. Dr. Larson also serves as Elder Chairman at The Center Church near Lockport, NY. He and his wife, Kim, have 3 wonderful boys. Read More

Bruce Everhart

Job Titles:
  • Chief Development Officer at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago
He is a well connected media and donor marketing executive. He oversees a team of over 50 professionals supporting a multi-channel communications program for a large institution with radio, education and publishing arms. Bruce has spent almost 35 years in biblically centered donor development with 15 years' experience in local radio station management at WMBI, Chicago. He is a proud graduate of the University of Kansas in broadcast journalism with post-grad work at Wheaton College and Loyola's Quinlan School of Business. He and his wife Cindy make their home in suburban Chicago.

Carlton Capps

Job Titles:
  • Event Sales Manager

Charles Morris

Job Titles:
  • Leader of Haven Ministries
Charles Morris Haven Ministries As the leader of Haven Ministries, Charles Morris is always thinking of ways to lead Christians and non-Christians to Christ - hence the familiar slogan, "Telling the great story … it's all about Jesus." A former broadcast news reporter, Charles has also worked as an editor and bureau chief for United Press International before serving as a press secretary for two former U.S. senators. He and his wife, Janet, have authored several books, including Saving a Life and Missing Jesus. Charles' latest book is Fleeing ISIS, Finding Jesus: The Real Story of God At Work. Read More

Chris Kinsel

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Christopher Gould - SVP

Job Titles:
  • SVP
  • Salem Media Group
Christopher Gould currently serves as SVP/GM for Salem Media Group, overseeing national and local Christian teaching and talk programming. Chris also helps facilitate Salem's ministry relations and their many pastors events annually, which reach thousands of pastors. He also sits on the acquisition committee for Salem Books. Since February 2021, he lives in Colorado Springs and also oversees three local Salem radio stations: KBIQ Q102.7 FM, KGFT The Word 100.7 FM, and KZNT The Answer AM 1460 and 101.1 FM. Prior to joining Salem's executive team in 2011, Chris served as Salem's GM in Tampa for 10 years. In 1992, Chris began his radio career in Boston with Fairbanks Communications and later worked for CBS, James Chrystal, and Fairwest Direct. Married for 35 years, Chris and Michelle have four amazing grown children. He loves to serve, read, teach, hike, and of course, study God's word and win people to Christ.

Christy Roberts

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Marketing / Membership Division

Chuck Finney

Job Titles:
  • Finney Media
His dad was in radio in Cincinnati, so he began loving the whole enterprise as a little kid. Right out of college, he led a station team that began doing radio research. He spent a number of years in secular radio. then God led him to Christian radio with Salem's KLTY in Dallas where, as Program Director, he led a team that grew the station to record audience levels where listeners were engaged with a message of hope. For the last fifteen years, Chuck has been leading a team at Finney Media that works with Christian stations, teaching ministries, hosts, and talent-all directed to helping ministries grow audience via research, consulting, and talent coaching.

Chuck Smith

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator

Collin G. Lambert

Job Titles:
  • Founder and President of Lambert Creative Media
  • Visionary Leader
Collin G. Lambert is a visionary leader dedicated to sharing Christ's message through innovative content. As founder and president of Lambert Creative Media, Collin crafts creative live and recorded experiences that resonate with culture. The passionate host of Missions Today, a powerful weekly radio program/podcast focused on missions, Collin's influence also extends to the world of faith-based business mentoring as the Director of Radio Products for Resource Global. He's also reshaping the narrative around fatherhood with the Dad Ain't No Joke Podcast. For 43 years, Collin's been impacting Christian and mainstream media, including 7 years as Vice President at Moody Radio.

Dave Raley

Job Titles:
  • Imago Consulting

David Michael Jeremiah

David Michael holds a BA in Business Administration and a Master's in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. His educational background and practical understanding of ministry and broadcasting have prepared him to lead as President and COO of Turning Point. In his executive role, David Michael oversees the operational direction of the organization and works alongside his father to set the vision of the ministry. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, his leadership skills ensure Turning Point's successful path for the future.

David P. Santrella

In his native Chicago, Dave worked for various local radio stations. Dave joined Salem in 2001 to manage the Chicago market and progressed steadily within Salem becoming regional VP/GM and Ops VP. In 2010 he became President of Radio, in 2015 President of Broadcast Media, and in 2022 became Chief Executive Officer of Salem Media Group. From June 2021- 2023 he served as the Joint Board Chair for the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) and served as Radio Board Chair prior to that. Now, he sits on the board of the NAB's Leadership Foundation. He has been featured in the Radio Ink "The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio," and was interviewed as "Motivator, Innovator, Warrior" on their cover in December 2021. Dave Santrella Salem Media Group In January 2022 Dave was promoted to Chief Executive Officer after serving 12 years as the President of Broadcast Media for Salem Media Group. Salem is a publicly traded company (SALM) specializing in Christian and Conservative content with over 1400 employees and 3500 affiliates in 30 markets. He continues to oversee all local stations as well as the network assets and rep firms. Under Dave's leadership, Salem has launched Salem Surround - a digital platform - which has been a powerful revenue growth engine for the company and has dramatically increased Salem's digital abilities and footprint to help their clients. Salem Podcast Network, SalemNOW, and the Salem News Channel have also been launched under his leadership. Throughout his nearly 40-year career in the radio broadcast communications industry, Dave has provided leadership in promotions, marketing, sales, and management. A Chicago native, Dave worked for NBC's locally-owned radio station WMAQ for 12+ years and then for CBS's WBBM for 8+ years. In 2001, Dave felt called to use his talents and abilities in a more significant way and joined Salem to manage the Chicago market. He progressed steadily through Salem ranks, becoming VP/GM over his region within two years and five years later to Ops VP. In 2010 he moved to his current role, governing the entire broadcast division. Due to his depth of expertise in the industry, Dave collaborates with many industry organizations. He is currently the Joint Board Chair for the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) and served as Radio Board Chair of the organization the previous year. He is also on the President's Council for NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) and is on the RAB (Radio Advertising Bureau) board. Most recently and with Dave's specific work with religious content, he has been honored with the "Eye To Zion" award in 2020 by The Genesis 123 Foundation and is on the advisory board for the Museum of the Jewish People in Israel. In 2021 he was included in the Radio Ink "The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio," and was featured on the cover of Radio Ink Magazine in December 2021. Dave and his wife Barb have four adult children and have been married for over 30 years and reside in Camarillo, California. Read More

David W. Clark

Job Titles:
  • Organizational Consultant
David W. Clark is an organizational consultant. He serves on the boards of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, MOVIEGUIDE®, and Network211. He is a Leadership Fellow and adjunct professor in Dallas Baptist University's doctoral program. He was president of Palm Beach Atlantic University from July 2003 until his retirement in June 2009. David worked extensively in Christian media, serving as president of FamilyNet, vice president of the Broadcast Communications Group for the North American Missions Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention, president of KMC Media, and vice president of marketing for the Christian Broadcasting Network where he headed an in-house agency that placed television programs in 200 domestic and 20 international markets. He received the William Ward Ayers Distinguished Service Award from the National Religious Broadcasters in 2009. He served on the board of directors for 33 years and as chairman of the board for six years. He was also one of the founders of the Fellowship of European Broadcasters (FEB) and COICOM which serves Christian broadcasters in Latin America.

David Young

Job Titles:
  • Blount Communications Group
  • Vice President at Blount Communications
As Vice President at Blount Communications, Dave Young is privileged to lead a team broadcasting the Gospel in difficult places in New England. He also serves as Vice President of Good News Ministries International, ministering in the interior of Liberia through radio, pastoral training, educational initiatives, and more. And is helping to develop a new ministry called Gospel for Portugal. Dave has served NRB as a board member, committee member, and currently as Chair of the International Committee. He and his wife Rachel have been married for 40 years and have two daughters and two grandchildren.

Debra Fraser - President

Job Titles:
  • 2nd Vice Chair
  • President
  • President of TLN Media
Debra Fraser currently serves as President of TLN Media. Her television and media ministry experience has expanded over 40 years. Debra worked to launch the ministry's San Francisco full-power broadcast station in 1998 where she would later be named General Manager. Debra built the ministry's Affiliate Network of stations sharing programming to over 100 like-minded outlets. She was named President of Total Living International in 2016. Her introduction to cable and broadcast began in her teens. Her passion and drive led to nearly 12 years as an executive with Family Christian Broadcasting (FCB) where she helped launch KFCB TV 42 in Concord, California, and eventually oversaw operations, sales, and programming for multiple stations. Whether in an interview or business setting, her passion is to provide an opportunity for every person on the planet to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ through media. Under her leadership, TLN Media received several NRB and Emmy awards, for a program she hosted. She serves on the NRB Television Committee, Board of Directors, Executive Team, and currently chairs the Public Policy and Awards Committees.

Diego Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Donald J. Trump - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Dorthy Spaulding

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Doug Myer

Job Titles:
  • COO / General Manager of WDAC
Doug Myer WDAC-FM Radio COO/General Manager of WDAC and WBYN-FM since 2009, Doug Myer began his management career with WDAC Radio Company in 1999 as Sales Manager and in 2002 as General Manager of WDAC. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Lancaster Bible College and serves as a corporation member of LBC and member of the education committee. He also serves on the NRB Executive Committee, the board of the Lancaster Child Evangelism Fellowship, and chairperson of the Lancaster National Day of Prayer. He and his wife, Janet, have three children. Read More

Dr. Charles Stanley

Job Titles:
  • Steps Down As Senior Pastor of First Baptist Atlanta Shifts Focus to in Touch
Dr. Charles Stanley announced that he is beginning a new season of life and stepping down as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where...

Dr. John F. Ankerberg

Job Titles:
  • President and Founder of the John Ankerberg Show
Dr. John F. Ankerberg is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago, and holds three advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts in Church History and Philosophy of Christian Thought and Master of Divinity (with honors) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary. Dr. Ankerberg is the President and Founder of the John Ankerberg Show which for the past 42 years and currently is airing in over 200 countries in various languages. His program presents contemporary spiritual issues and defends biblical Christian answers on television and radio. He believes that Christianity can not only stand its ground in the arena of the world's ideas, but that Christianity alone is fully true. He has spoken at more than 78 American universities, numerous nationwide conferences, and worldwide at major events across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He and his wife Darlene live in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and have one grown daughter, Michelle.

Dr. John Sorensen

Job Titles:
  • Large Member
  • President & CEO of Evangelism Explosion International
In his native Chicago, Dave worked for various local radio stations. Dave joined Salem in 2001 to manage the Chicago market and progressed steadily within Salem becoming regional VP/GM and Ops VP. In 2010 he became President of Radio, in 2015 President of Broadcast Media, and in 2022 became Chief Executive Officer of Salem Media Group. From June 2021- 2023 he served as the Joint Board Chair for the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) and served as Radio Board Chair prior to that. Now, he sits on the board of the NAB's Leadership Foundation. He has been featured in the Radio Ink "The 40 Most Powerful People in Radio," and was interviewed as "Motivator, Innovator, Warrior" on their cover in December 2021. John Sorensen is the President & CEO of Evangelism Explosion International, a ministry dedicated to equipping and training believers worldwide to witness for Jesus Christ. Before being called into ministry full-time with Evangelism Explosion, John worked on regional and national TV and radio ads, as well as for sound design for film. John was honored with numerous local, regional, and national awards like Best Short-Film at the New York Film Festival, Best of Show at the Columbus International Film Festival, and PromaxDBA's Gold Medallion for the best radio ad of 1995. Within the ministry, John has served as the Director of Marketing, Vice President of Ministry Advancement, and Executive Vice President before being appointed President in 2008, an office held previously only by EE's founder, Dr. D. James Kennedy. John is married to Ann, has four adult children, and lives in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina.

Dr. Kevin Roberts

Job Titles:
  • Heritage Foundation President, Honored With NRB 's 2023 First Freedoms Award

Dr. Linda Smith - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President

Dr. Paul Virts

Job Titles:
  • Retired Broadcast Executive, Media Research Specialist
Dr. Paul Virts is a retired broadcast executive, media research specialist, and consultant. As an executive he served for 13 years as senior vice president for media at University of Northwestern (MN) and for four years as COO of Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef. Most recently he conducted donor and media research for consultancy DickersonBakker for 7 years. Earlier he was the manager of marketing research at CBN and taught full-time and part-time at Regent University. He plans to continue to provide research consulting with broadcast ministries. Paul first attended NRB in 1980 and served on the NRB Board and various NRB committees for nearly 20 years.

Dr. Richard Lee - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Richard Lee PhD is the president and speaker for the national television/radio broadcast ministry, There's Hope America. During his life and ministry, he has also pastored three mega churches in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. He has authored 21 books for major publishers, including the American Patriot's Bible which reached #5 on Amazon's best seller list. Currently, as a popular speaker for churches, conventions, and university campuses, as well as numerous media interviews with those who are both friendly and unfriendly to Christianity, he speaks with passion and confidence of the great influence of America's religious history and its power to bring positive change to our culture today.

Dr. Robert J. Pacienza

Job Titles:
  • Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Dr. Robert J. Pacienza is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (Fort Lauderdale, FL), the CEO/President of Coral Ridge Ministries, and the Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture.

Dr. Ron Harris - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Dr. Ron Harris began his broadcast career in 1966, and has worked professionally in radio, television, and church media, along with serving as a professor of communications at Southwestern Baptist Seminary and Dallas Baptist University. He is a graduate of TCU and DBU, where he has also served on the Board of Trustees and as Chairman of the Board. Ron Harris is the founder and president of MEDIAlliance International, a ministry that helps build up Christian media leaders in over 40 countries through training, mentoring, and encouragement as they share the Gospel and biblical truth in their own cultures. Dr. Harris is a past Chairman of the NRB Board of Directors and has been an NRB member since 1981. Ron is currently the chairman of the NRB Board of Governors. Ron and his wife Judy live in Arlington, Texas.

Dr. Ted Baehr

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Ted Baehr's purpose is to redeem the values of the mass media of entertainment by helping the Entertainment Industry understand the large Christian audience and by educating audiences to be media wise. Ted has written and contributed to 37 books. Ted was president of the organization that produced The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe for CBS-TV in 1980, boasting 37 million viewers and winning an Emmy Award. Ted is the Publisher of Movieguide®: The Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment. www.movieguide.org offers in-depth analyses of current movies from a biblical perspective. Ted has lectured the European Parliament, the House of Lords of the Parliament of the U.K., the Parliament of Norway, the Bombay Communication Institute, Oxford, and more. Ted teaches HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL) filmmaking classes. Ted produces the Annual Movieguide® Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.

Dr. Tony Evans - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, former chaplain of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Cowboys, author of over 125 books, booklets and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 1,400 US outlets daily and in more than 130 countries. Dr. Tony Evans was married to Lois, his wife and ministry partner of over 50 years until Lois transitioned to glory in late 2019. They are the proud parents of four, grandparents of thirteen and great-grandparents of three.

Dr. Tony Hart

Job Titles:
  • 1st Vice Chair
Dr. Tony Hart was born in 1954 to Dr. B. Sam and Joyce Hart. He has worked with several church plants and seen God establish them as testimonies in their communities to His glory. Tony has preached in area-wide crusades and led several international mission trips training pastors in developing countries. He has experience as a Youth Pastor, Radio Station Manager, and Program Producer. Since 1992 he has served as Senior Pastor of Montco Bible Fellowship in Lansdale, PA. In 1998 he took over from his father as President of GOGF Ministries. Tony has also written a monthly column for the local newspaper and is the author of the books "Winning Is Everything," "2 Tablets for Your Marriage," and "Table Talk with Jesus." He has taken his education seriously and earned his undergraduate degree from Philadelphia Biblical University (Cairn University). He has completed a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from Biblical Theological Seminary (now Missio Seminary).

Eben Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Ed Cannon

Job Titles:
  • President of Far East Broadcasting Company
Ed Cannon serves as President of Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) and is Chairman of Executive Committee for FEBC International. Ed's unique professional career includes leadership experience in both large ministry and corporate settings. Prior to FEBC, Ed served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. During his 8 1/2 years at Moody, Ed had oversight of broadcasting, publishing, the legal department, fundraising, and the operations of the Institute. Having served in executive positions at Amoco Oil and BP, Ed has focused on bringing various business disciplines to his work. Ed serves on the NRB Board of Directors. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. He and his wife, Mary Jean, have two sons.

Emily Ramos

Job Titles:
  • Event Coordinator / Finance Division

Erwin W. Lutzer

Erwin W. Lutzer The Moody Church Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over sixty books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler's Cross. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on Running To Win and Songs In The Night, with programs broadcasting on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than forty countries in five languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Read More

Evy Carrol

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Femi Akojenu

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Gene Bender

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Gene Bender The Bridge Austin, KTXW Gene Bender, a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in communications, is a long-time veteran of Christian radio. He began his broadcast career helping launch Austin's first Christian radio station. Over the years, Gene served several station ownerships and in 2014 acquired a new signal covering Austin and Central Texas, launching the Bridge Austin 1120 AM. In 2018 a second Austin signal was added at 101.1 FM. Gene has previously served the National Religious Broadcasters on the Radio Committee, Regional Chapter, and NRB Board of Directors. Gene and his wife, Gayle, live in Austin and have four married children and five grandchildren. Read More

Gov. Ron DeSantis

Job Titles:
  • Florida Governor

Grace G. Rendall

Job Titles:
  • Vice President and General Manager of KSCE Channel 38 Christian Television
Grace G. Rendall has been Vice President and General Manager of KSCE Channel 38 Christian Television in El Paso, TX, a full-power station broadcasting in English, Spanish, and Arabic, for more than 26 years. Grace is a member of NRB, the NRB TV Committee, the Board of Directors of the NRB and NRBTV, and other Christian, civic, and trade organizations. Grace is the first of eight children born to missionary parents serving in Mexico. She and her husband, David, are the proud parents of four grown children, and 10 grandchildren.

Greg West

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Jack Hibbard

Job Titles:
  • President of the Hibbard Group
Jack Hibbard is the President of The Hibbard Group, an agency he founded in 2009, out of his passion to strengthen ministries through media. He has over 4 decades of experience in radio, television and media. He previously served as President of Walter Bennett Communications and General Manager of WCHR, Trenton, NJ. He is the past Chair of the NRB Eastern Chapter and served two separate terms on the NRB's Executive Committee. He and his wife Erin married in 1983. They have two married sons and 5 grandchildren.

Jay Flowers

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer of Grace
Jay Flowers is the chief operating officer of Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. Jay Flowers is the chief operating officer of Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. In 1989, after graduating with a degree in communication from The Master's University, Jay began his career with Grace to You as a writer. He met his bride, Stephanie, at a home Bible study in 1998 and married her as soon as possible. He and Stephanie have two children, Madeline and Mason, and minister as part of Grace Community Church in Southern California, where John MacArthur serves as pastor.

Jeff Young

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Jeffrey Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Jennifer Hayden Stokes

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Jennifer Hayden Stokes, EdD, serves as Kinship Radio Network's Executive Director. Based in Mankato, Minnesota, Kinship Radio operates twenty-two signals in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Previously, she was Moody Radio's Director of Research and Learning and has been station manager of Moody Radio's WRMB-88.3 FM, Boynton Beach, FL as well as Blount Communications WFIF-1500 AM, Milford, CT. Jennifer has worked and taught in international contexts, including TWR's Executive Producer of its Women of Hope radio program. Jennifer recently released her first book, The Pioneer's Way: Leading a Trailblazing Life that Builds Meaning for Your Family, Your Community, and You. As a Rhode Island native, one of her greatest accomplishments is learning to speak with a Midwestern American accent, though currently you'll find her refining her Minne-sOh-tah "Os."

Jeremy Carrol

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Jerry Rose

Job Titles:
  • Chairman Emeritus of Total Living International
Jerry Rose is Chairman Emeritus of Total Living International (TLI), a Christian media communications group where he served as President/CEO and Chairman for four decades. Jerry is an author and Emmy award winner for Among Friends and Ink 180. He created content for multiple television programs including Significant Insights and Journey. Awards include Silver Circle of Chicago Broadcasters, National Achievement Award for Radio, Television, and Film from the Daughters of the American Revolution, NRB Milestone, NRB William Ward Ayers, and most recently NRB Hall of Fame. Jerry has served on the NRB Board of Directors, its Executive Committee, and as President. He and his wife, Shirley, continue their lifelong journey of directing people to Christ through electronic media.

Jim Kirkland

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director, Audio Ministry for BGEA
Jim leads two teams of talented folks; one that produces outreaches such as Sirius XM's The Billy Graham Channel, the Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch podcast, and Billy Graham Minutes, and another that operates Blue Ridge Broadcasting, home of four-time NRB Station of the Year and two-time NAB Marconi Award-winning WMIT (The Light FM). Jim joined Blue Ridge Broadcasting in 2001 as Program Director, becoming General Manager four years later. In 2008, he assumed responsibility for all of BGEA's radio ministries and was named Executive Director in 2015. Previous to joining Blue Ridge, Jim spent a dozen years in programming leadership of general-market radio stations in six different formats. He earned a BBA in Marketing from the University of Memphis. Jim is a past chairman of NRB's Radio Committee. He and his wife, Janet, have two daughters in college. In addition to cheering all three of them on, he also serves as a deacon at Biltmore Church in Arden, NC.

Jim Sanders - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • Principal
  • Ambassador Advertising Agency
  • Chairman / Ambassador Advertising Agency
  • Principal and Executive Vice President at Ambassador Advertising Agency
Jim Sanders is a Principal and Executive Vice President at Ambassador Advertising Agency. He helps guide the direction of the organization and its vision as well as the creative and technical aspects of the agency. Jim is a Co-Founder of the Christian Radio Consortium. He has served on the Board of Directors for NRB since 1999. He is also the President of Amb-OS Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Ambassador Advertising. He holds an M.BA from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and a B.A. in communications from Biola University.

Joe Battaglia

Job Titles:
  • Renaissance Communications
Joe Battaglia Renaissance Communications The founder and president of Renaissance Communications, a media company whose mission is to provide media platforms for gifted communicators of Biblical truth. Current clients include Prison Fellowship, Key Life Radio Network, Sight & Sound Productions, The Business Bible, the animated children's series The Garden, and author/teacher Kim Crabill. Joe is an executive producer of the nationally syndicated radio program "Keep the Faith," the #1 faith-based music radio show and currently is on the board of National Religious Broadcasters and WAY Media. He is the author of six books, including Make America Good Again; and The Politically Incorrect Jesus Read More

John Carley

With a passion for using technology to share the Gospel, John has done this through many successful media projects, and has traveled worldwide training ministry and business technology professionals on best practices and innovative ideas. John also serves as advisory to www.ConnectTheDotsMinute.com which helps through radio, podcasts, and digital media to connect the dots of between faith, culture, politics and life. When not found inspiring those to use technology, John is discipling his family and growing rare fruit!

John Fuller

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Focus
John Fuller is vice president of Focus on the Family's audio department and co-host of the award-winning daily Focus on the Family radio program. John also hosts several Focus on the Family radio features and podcasts. Fuller represents the ministry at various events and has spoken internationally, written for dozens of publications and authored the book, First Time Dad. John and his wife Dena enjoy time with their adult children, being outdoors to soak up the Colorado sunshine, and serving at their church.

John Ondo

Job Titles:
  • Ondo Media

Jon Fugler

Job Titles:
  • Chief Content Officer With TWR
He has served in Christian broadcasting since 1980, when he was named Director of Radio for Campus Crusade for Christ. From 1986-2011, Jon established and managed a number of non-commercial Christian stations in California, pioneering contemporary Christian music on the airwaves. God called Jon into media missions to the unreached in 2011, serving with HCJB/Reach Beyond for seven years as VP of Advancement. He co-founded the International Day for the Unreached in 2014 and is currently Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. He joined TWR in 2018. Jon has a history in print media, as well, including publishing the Christian Times for 10 years and authoring 10 Christian books. Jon's passion is to help believers know the Christ of the cross, echoing the Apostle Paul, "What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord" (Philippians 3:8). He and his wife, Noonie, have three children and nine grandchildren and reside in North Carolina.

Jonelle Capps - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Executive Assistant to the President

Josh Kashorek

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Joshua Weiss

Job Titles:
  • Ex - Officio Member

Judy Kron

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Manager of Programming at Moody Radio, Is No Stranger to the Broadcast Media World
A native of Illinois, Judy began her career at the Cable News Network (CNN) in Atlanta, Georgia before joining Moody Radio in Chicago, IL to launch The Morning Ride on Moody's flagship station, WMBI 90.1 FM. Judy has gone on to produce several national programs including In the Market with Janet Parshall, Faith & Finance and presently, Bold Steps with Dr. Mark Jobe. She was also the voice for many years on Moody's Praise & Worship Channel. Judy earned her bachelor's degree in organizational communication and media studies at Purdue University and her master's degree in biblical studies at Moody Theological Seminary. Judy and her husband, Justin, have been married for 24 years and have 3 children, Mackenzie, Joshua, and Madeline along with the cutest mini golden doodle named Ivy. Judy Kron, assistant manager of programming at Moody Radio, is no stranger to the broadcast media world.

June Hunt

Job Titles:
  • Author
June Hunt is an author, singer, speaker, counselor, broadcaster, and founder of Hope for the Heart - a worldwide biblical counseling, coaching, and caregiving ministry. She is also the award-winning host of the live call-in counseling radio program, Hope In The Night. For over 35 years, June has provided biblical hope and practical help on real life issues through her 100+ topic Keys for Living Library. June's biblical resources have been translated into 36 languages, impacting over 60 countries on 6 continents around the world. To learn more about June Hunt and the ministry of Hope for the Heart, visit https://www.hopefortheheart.org/.

Kornel Gerstner

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Lauren Libby

Job Titles:
  • Large Member
Lauren Libby TWR International Lauren has led the TWR International media ministry since 2009. He formerly served with The Navigators ministry in Colorado, in senior executive roles. For most of his adult life, Lauren has been instrumental in helping to bring Christ to the nations and develop spiritual laborers for God's kingdom. He speaks to numerous audiences and hosts a radio feature called "Get Hope," heard on over 110 radio stations nationwide. He is Chairman of the Board of New Horizons Foundation. He serves on the boards of Educational Communications of Colorado, and the NRB, and has served on the Board of ECFA and the University of Northwestern. Lauren and his wife, June, have one son who is a deputy DA in Colorado. They reside in Cary, North Carolina. Read More

Lee Miller

Job Titles:
  • MSGPR Ltd Co

Mary Montemayor

Job Titles:
  • Communications Assistant
  • IT Coordinator

Melissa Sturgis

Job Titles:
  • Director of Membership

Michael Fabarez

Job Titles:
  • Founder and President of Compass Bible Institute
Dr. Fabarez is also the founder and president of Compass Bible Institute and the Compass Church Planting Association. Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology and Westminster Theological Seminary in California. Mike has authored several books including: 10 Mistakes People Make About Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife, Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching that Changes Lives, and Bible Survey for Kids. Mike and his wife Carlynn both grew up in Long Beach, California, attending high school together and then the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. They have been married for over 35 years and are parents of three grown children, one daughter and two sons.

Michael P. Farris - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
Mike Farris serves as NRB's General Counsel. Farris previously served as president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and is widely recognized for his successful work on both the national and international stage. Farris was founding president of both the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA; 1983) and Patrick Henry College (PHC; 2000). He continues to serve as chairman of the board of HSLDA and chancellor emeritus of PHC. He graduated from Western Washington State College magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in political science, followed by a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University (with honors). He also earned an LL.M. in public international law (with honors) from the University of London. Farris has specialized in constitutional appellate litigation. In that capacity, he has argued before the appellate courts of 13 states, 8 federal circuit courts of appeal, and the US Supreme Court, where in 2018 he successfully argued NIFLA v. Becerra, resulting in a free speech victory for California's pro-life pregnancy centers. Farris has testified many times before both the House and Senate. He was an executive committee member of the Coalition for the Free Exercise of Religion that successfully lobbied Congress for the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. He also has substantial experience in international religious freedom advocacy. Farris is the author of over 15 books, as well as law review and other scholarly and popular articles. He and his wife, Vickie, have ten children and many grandchildren.

Michael Shelley

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Radio Committee
Michael Shelley has been in Christian radio for nearly 30 years. He currently serves as General Manager of NewLife FM and Life Radio Ministries, Inc. He is a long time member of NRB and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors. He has served on the NRB Radio Committee and as First Vice Chairman of the NRB Southeast Chapter. He has served as Station Manager for WJYO-FM in Ft. Myers, FL., Director of Media Services for Dr. Charles Stanley's In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, and as Assistant Station Manager at WRAF, Toccoa Falls, GA. He recently earned fellows positions with The Colson Center for Christian Worldview and The C.S. Lewis Institute in Atlanta, GA.

Michael Stonecypher

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Media Operations
Michael Stonecypher is the Vice President of Media Operations and Affiliate Relations for The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. CBN is a multifaceted organization that provides programming by cable, broadcast, satellite, and internet to approximately 200 countries. Chief among its broadcasting components are The 700 Club, one of the longest-running programs serving 97% of the U.S. television markets, and CBN News. His media career spans over 40 years, beginning with Contel Telecom, shifting to radio and television with Atlantic Broadcasting, Capital Broadcasting, Max Media then to CBN. Since 2007, Michael oversees the technical strategy of CBN's traditional broadcasting, web and mobile VOD platforms, radio distribution and programming, affiliates and sales. He also serves on Board of Directors for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and holds an Associates in Electronic Engineering from Old Dominion University. Michael enjoys life with his wife of 38 years, his daughter in Utah and son in Florida while keeping up with Olive the Labrador back at home in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Mike Kisha

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Finance

Nev Larson

Job Titles:
  • Crawford Media Group
Nev Larson is celebrating 57 years (since 1966) with Crawford Broadcasting in management of their Buffalo/Toronto 110,000-watt WDCX-FM Christian station, and more recently as director of Christian programming for Crawford's major market stations. Nev has served for many years on the NRB Board of Directors, and on many of the NRB Standing Committees. Nev and his wife, Sue, have been married for 59 years, and have three children: their oldest son Erik called home to Heaven suddenly at age 32; son Brett is General Manager of Crawford's FM and AM Buffalo/Toronto stations (WDCX & WDCZ), WDCX-AM Rochester, and WXJC-FM & AM, Birmingham/Huntsville; and daughter Krista is a pastor's wife and a hospital psychologist in Virginia. Nev and Sue have been blessed with nine wonderful grandchildren.

Noelle (Garnier) Huizenga

Job Titles:
  • Director of Public Policy & Communications
Before joining NRB, Noelle Garnier Huizenga served from 2017-2021 in the White House Office of Digital Strategy, where she specialized in digital content creation and strategic communications. Following her service in federal government, Huizenga worked as a consultant and commentator with opinion and analysis published on a variety of topics in conservative media outlets. Huizenga joined NRB in August 2021. As the director of public policy and communications at NRB, Huizenga leads NRB government relations and public policy engagement and oversees NRB digital media. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Patrick Henry College.

Pat Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Veteran NRB Member

Paul Martin

Paul Martin founded Advocace Media which combined with DickersonBakker, premier donor development consulting firm, in 2019, where he served as Senior Partner. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive, Paul helps donors and business partners discover the joy of participating in ministry through giving. He was a leader of founding teams at KLTY (twice), Salem Media Representatives, Salem Radio Network, Popmail (a digital media solution for radio), Separate Account Solutions (a financial services firm for High Net Worth households) and Christian Broadcasting Network. He received the Scott Campbell Industry Impact Award from Christian Music Broadcasters and the Lifetime Stewardship Achievement Award from the National Center for Stewardship and Generosity. Paul and his wife Paula have 3 adult daughters.

Paul Sirmons

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Perry Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Pete Distler

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Phil Cooke

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder and President of Cooke Media Group
Phil Cooke is the co-founder and president of Cooke Media Group. According to former CNN journalist Paula Zahn, Phil is rare - a working producer in Hollywood with a Ph.D. in Theology. He's produced everything from Super Bowl commercials to creating the most successful Christian media programming of the last few decades. His book, One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born To Do, helps readers find the great purpose and calling for their lives. His book, Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media, will inspire the Church to change the way it engages today's culture. In addition to writing at philcooke.com, he is also a contributor to The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Forbes.com, Wired.com, and FoxNews.com.

Richard (Rich) P. Bott II

Job Titles:
  • President and CEO of Bott Radio Network
Rich Bott is the President and CEO of Bott Radio Network, which broadcasts quality Bible teaching, Christian news and information 24/7. Operating 120 stations with a combined coverage of 60 million people across the heart of America, BRN also broadcasts worldwide online at www.bottradionetwork.com, BRN mobile apps, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio, Apple Music, Smart Speakers, Roku and Apple TV. Rich has more than 45 years of Christian radio broadcast experience. He currently serves on the Board of Directors, National Religious Broadcasters; Board of Governors, Council for National Policy; Board of Directors, Far East Broadcasting Company and The D.L. Moody Center. Rich received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He and his wife, Faye, live in Overland Park, KS.

Rob Kirkpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Robert Baehr

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Film Committee
In his role at Movieguide® Robert's achievements to date include: releasing a top 50 iPhone app; building the website to be a top faith and family destination and the number one in its market; taking the radio program from under a million to over 21 million monthly listeners; and serving as executive producer for the nationally broadcast Movieguide® Awards. As senior partner for Worth Awareness Marketing he does regular film consultations with top studios and film production companies such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and the Weinstein Company. He previously worked for Motive Marketing (The Passion of the Christ and Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) as a liaison to the religious community, and with Disney National Promotions Group marketing Pirates of the Caribbean and Enchanted. Robert Baehr Movieguide® Robert currently works as Co-CEO for Movieguide®. His achievements at Movieguide® to date include: releasing a top 50 iPhone app; building their website as a top destination and the number one in its market; building a powerful radio program aired nationally; and serving as executive producer for the nationally broadcast Movieguide® Awards. Prior to joining Movieguide® Robert worked in investment banking, and mergers & acquisitions for HSBC. He also spent time working for Motive Marketing ("The Passion of the Christ" and "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe") in grassroots marketing. He also worked with Disney National Promotions Group marketing "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Enchanted," and "Underdog." Robert owned and operated a top social network that he sold in 2009, and he has spent time with Urban Ministries, Inc. doing special projects for the CEO. Robert received his BA in History from Wheaton College in 2008. He did additional studies at the Chinese University in Hong Kong as well as at Oxford University in England. Read More

Rod Hembree

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Roger K. Kemp

Job Titles:
  • RK Media
For more than 40 years, Roger Kemp has devoted his career to helping non-profit organizations achieve their ministry goals.

Roger Lonnquist

Job Titles:
  • Large Member
  • President & General Manager of Your Network of Praise / New Life Africa Satellite Networks
  • President of Your Network of Praise & New
Roger Lonnquist is President of Your Network of Praise & New Life Africa Satellite Networks, which operate 70 radio facilities in the western US, and 2 satellite networks in Africa, with affiliate FM stations in 20 countries. Roger Lonnquist is President & General Manager of Your Network of Praise / New Life Africa Satellite Networks, which operates over 70 radio facilities in the western US, and two satellite radio channels in Africa, which are carried by numerous FM stations in 18 countries across Africa. New Life Africa also partners in the operation of two stations in Tanzania, and one in Liberia. Roger is active in NRB, currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, International Committee, and the NRB President's Council. He previously served on the TV Committee. He is Vice-Chairman of a K-12 Christian school. He and his wife of 32 years, Janice, own the KJJC Media Group. This group operates a talk radio station in Salt Lake City and three television stations.

Ross McCampbell

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Roy Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Finance Administrator / Marketing Division

Sharon Geiger

Job Titles:
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Director
  • Secretary
Sharon Geiger is the Assistant General Manager/Outreach Director at KCBI FM, a ministry of First Dallas Media. She seeks to help KCBI fulfill its purpose of communicating the Good News of Jesus' love and transforming power and its mission to be a discipleship force in Dallas-Fort Worth by overseeing KCBI's All Teaching platforms, teaching ministry relationships, and mobilizing listeners to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the community. Sharon is in her second term of service on the Board of Directors for NRB. As an award-winning broadcast journalist, Sharon has traveled on assignment to many areas of the U.S. and around the world. She has also trained Christian broadcasters internationally with MediAlliance and Sharing International. Sharon and her husband, Don, are grateful, proud parents and grandparents and are active in their church and community.

Sharyn Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Intercollegiate Committee
  • Ex - Officio Member
  • Assistant Professor for the Cinematic Arts Program at Bob Jones University
Sharyn Robertson, an Assistant Professor for the Cinematic Arts program at Bob Jones University, holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Arts (MA) in Cinema Production, both from BJU, as well as a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Cinema from National University. She has been teaching at BJU since 2008 after coming from the corporate video world where she was a video producer, cinematographer, and editor while working with clients such as Michelin, GE, Inside Edition, and CNN. She became the academic head of her department in the spring of 2011 and teaches various courses including sound design, visual storytelling, and photography. Sharyn has also served as a committee member for iNRB for several years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two young boys.

Simon Tarr

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Stan Jeter

Stan Jeter was born to missionary parents in Cuba. After graduating from university, he worked as a Peace Corps volunteer with Educational TV in Colombia, South America. He began his five-decade Christian media career as a Spanish radio announcer with FEBC. He served as Media Director for evangelist Luis Palau for 13 years, then as a bilingual TV news producer for CBN for 20 years. He helped found COICOM, the Latin American equivalent of National Religious Broadcasters, and ComunicadoresUSA for Hispanic communicators. In the U.S. Stan founded and produced the weekly TV news programs "Christian World News" and "Mundo Cristiano," aired internationally by CBN. With the encouragement of NRB members, Stan recently founded the Global News Alliance to distribute video news reports of God's work, and to train "smartphone reporters" around the world. Stan is the recipient of NRB's Milestone and International Impact awards.

Star Parker

Job Titles:
  • Founder and President of the Center for Urban Renewal
  • Founder and President of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education
  • Large Member
Star Parker is the founder and president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE). CURE aims to fight poverty and restore dignity through scholarship supporting faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. As a nationally syndicated columnist, author, and speaker, she has addressed over 225 colleges and universities. Parker's is the host of CURE America with Star Parker, a leading platform for exploring cultural, political, and racial issues. Parker's holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and international business from Woodbury University and has received numerous awards and commendations for her work in public policy issues.

Steve Arterburn

Job Titles:
  • Founder and Chairman of New Life Ministries
Steve Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the No. 1 nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show, "New Life Live!," heard and watched by millions of people each week on hundreds of stations nationwide on XM and Sirius Satellite radio and on NRB-TV. Steve is also the host of New Life TV, a web-based video channel dedicated to transforming lives through God's truth. Steve is the founder of the Women of Faith conferences attended by over 5 million people and is a New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning author with more than 15,000,000 books in print. His Every Man's Battle series has sold more than 4,000,000 copies.

Steven Sullivan

Job Titles:
  • Policy Strategist

Stu Epperson

Job Titles:
  • Founder and President of the Truth Network
Stu Epperson, Jr. is founder and president of The Truth Network, with radio stations across North Carolina, Central Iowa, and Salt Lake City. Truth Network additionally develops and syndicates programs on over 400 affiliates nationwide. Stu is also the host of "Truth Talk" and the author of two books: "Last Words of Jesus" and "First Words of Jesus: From the Cradle to the Cross" (Christmas 2016). In his spare time, he enjoys coaching and playing basketball. His passion is that all people everywhere will experience truth. Stu lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with his wife, Julie. They have four daughters, a wonderful son-in-law, and a young grandson.

Tim Johns

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Tim McDermott - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer
  • LLC Accounting and Consulting
Tim McDermott has served in broadcasting for over 40 years - 27 of which as the President/General Manager of KSBJ/Houston. He has served in numerous industry positions including NRB Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Radio Chair and was the founding Chairman of Christian Music Broadcasters. Tim has a passion to see organizations thrive, and mentors nonprofit and broadcasting CEOs around the U.S. and around the world. He also hosts a weekly radio worship program - Enter His Gates. In addition to his broadcasting experience, Tim is also a CPA and is the Assistant Tax Manager for Sommerville and Associates where he prepares individual and nonprofit taxes. He has been married to Trudy for over 41 years and they have three married daughters and seven grandchildren.

Tracy Figley

Job Titles:
  • Strong Tower Christian Media WEEC & WFCJ

Troy A. Miller - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President
  • Elected As President & CEO

Troy Miller - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President
A senior executive with more than 30 years of management and business experience, Troy A. Miller was elected as President & CEO of NRB in July 2022. He had served as the interim CEO of NRB since March 2019. Under Miller's leadership, the association has recaptured a strong financial position, grown its membership, and significantly enhanced programming, networking, sponsorship, and exhibition aspects of the annual NRB International Christian Media Convention. Miller is also currently President & CEO of NRBTV, where he has served since June 2005. Miller served with distinction in the US Navy from 1983-1988, including time assigned to the Naval Engineering Command at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS. Miller was part of the commissioning crew of USS Bunker Hill. He worked for personal computer company Gateway, Inc. for ten years and was involved in leading several business startups, including Gateway's expansion into Europe and Asia, new manufacturing facilities, and global information technology application strategy. He served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for D. James Kennedy Ministries. Miller has spoken at seminars on strategic business planning, information technology integration, organizational development, and Christian apologetics, as well as training pastors in the Far East.

Troy Miller Urges - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO

Vickie Archiveque

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Virginia Bossa

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Warren Trumbly

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Wayne Pederson

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the International Committee
  • Ex - Officio Member
Wayne Pederson began his radio career in 1967 as announcer and afternoon drive host on KTIS in Minneapolis. He became Manager of KTIS in 1980 and was promoted to Executive Vice President for Media at University of Northwestern in St. Paul in 1997. During that time Wayne also served on the board of National Religious Broadcasters. From 2001-2004 Wayne was involved in leadership for NRB, Christian Music Broadcasters and Mission America Coalition In 2004, Wayne was invited by Moody Bible Institute in Chicago to serve as Manager of WMBI AM/FM in Chicago and eventually was promoted to Vice President of Broadcasting for Moody In 2008, God called Wayne to serve as global radio as President/CEO of HCJB Global, now Reach Beyond. In 2016, Wayne kind of retired but continues to serve Christian media as Executive Liaison for Far East Broadcasting and Global Ambassador for PraiseLive radio . Wayne has served on the boards of Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability, The Joshua Fund, Near East Media and National Religious Broadcasters Wayne and his wife, Willi, reside in Naples Florida Wayne has two daughters and 9 grandchildren in Wyoming and Minnesota.

Wes Ward

Job Titles:
  • VP of Moody Radio in February 2022
Wes Ward became VP of Moody Radio in February 2022. Prior to serving with Moody, he was Executive Pastor at Gospel City Church, Senior Vice President at Five Q, Senior Director of Media for Revive Our Hearts, Broadcast Manager at FamilyLife Today, National Program Director for Moody Radio and Program Director for WMBI Chicago, and Station Manager/Program Director at KCBI-FM Dallas. Wes served several years on NRB's Executive Committee and as Chair of the NRB Radio Committee. Wes is gratefully married to Carrie and is the glad dad of Graham, Maggie, Benjamin, and Emma.

Yvonne Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Digital Media Committee
  • CTO at Global Media Outreach
  • Founder and CEO of Design
Yvonne Carlson is the Founder and CEO of Design Thinkers; a consulting practice focused on human-centered design and technology innovation. She recently joined Unite Life as Vice President of Product. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Colorado Christian University and completed graduate work in Information Communications Technology at the University of Denver. She is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and serves as the Chair of the Digital Media Committee of the National Religious Broadcasters. Her work experience includes positions in multiple industries, including broadcasting, manufacturing, advertising, and higher education. Yvonne Carlson is the CTO at Global Media Outreach and has extensive experience in technology across multiple sectors. She is the former VP of Product at Unite Life and Director of Digital at Moody Radio and has advanced qualifications in Information Communications Technology. She is a member of the IEEE Computer Society and Chair of the National Religious Broadcasters Digital Media Committee, focusing on the intersection of faith and technology. At Global Media Outreach, she leads innovations to share the Gospel and accelerate discipleship, bringing unique insights and a commitment to mission-centric technology to her role and the organization's objectives.