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David Rehr Resigns As NAB President/CEO
May 6, 2009
NAB President/CEO David Rehr has stepped down from his post with the lobbying organization. He will remain with the NAB during a transitional period. NAB COO/CFO Janet McGregor will work with Rehr and assume day-to-day duties until a permanent successor is named.
"I have enjoyed leading America's broadcasters through this time of change and challenge," Rehr said in a statement. "Our efforts to educate America about the digital television transition have been enormously successful, and our effort to reinvigorate radio through the Radio Heard Here campaign is positioning radio broadcasters well for the future."
"I am looking forward to building on these experiences and working with the broader Washington community to further advocacy efforts through marketing, communications and education," he continued.
"David made a significant contribution and has been extremely dedicated to making NAB a stronger organization," NAB Joint Board Chairman Jack Sander said. "On behalf of the board of directors and our member stations, we thank him for his leadership and wish him well in the future."
"In large part due to David's efforts, we have a very solid infrastructure in place. Our senior staff members are experienced and extremely talented. Our board of directors and members are a powerful force comprised of the best minds in broadcasting," Sander added. "We are prepared and well positioned to represent radio and television's best interests as we progress into the digital future."
Rehr joined the NAB in December 2005 from the National Beer Wholesalers Association. He was recently interviewed for the Cover Story of the March 27 edition of FMQB, excerpts from his interview can be read below.