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Broadcasters Foundation of America
https://broadcastersfoundation.org/who-we-are/
Our History
"Over 70 years ago, when a fellow broadcaster fell on hard times and was unable to receive his salary, his broadcasting colleagues came together and chipped in to support him until he was back on his feet. That initial idea became the Broadcast Pioneers, which launched similar programs within cities across the country. Today, we have the Broadcasters Foundation of America, which combined the Pioneers’ efforts and expanded outreach to the whole country."
About Us
"The Broadcasters Foundation of America reaches across the country to provide an anonymous safety net for radio and television broadcasters who find themselves in acute financial need. For over seventy years, the Broadcasters Foundation of America, along with it Board of Directors, many volunteers and countless contributors, have aided over 1,000 broadcasters and their families across the United States."
Our Staff
James B. Thompson - President
Frank Pesce - Vice President, Business Affairs
Peter M. Doyle - Vice President
Emily Barratt - Office & Grant Manager
Renee Cassis - Public Relations Consultant
RC Communications Marketing
Our Officers
Chairman
Scott Herman - CEO, SHH Media Management
Vice Chairman
Jordan Wertlieb - President, Hearst Television
President
James B. Thompson
Vice President
Peter M. Doyle
Vice President
Jeff Haley - Vice Chairman, Marketron
Vice President
Steve Lanzano - President, TVB
Vice President
Dennis Lyle - President, Illinois Broadcasters Association
Vice Presiden
Julie Talbott - President, Premiere Networks
Vice President & Treasurer
Leo MacCourtney - President, Katz Television Group
Vice President - Business Affairs
Frank Pesce
Vice President
Charlie Weiss - SVP Business Development, NATPE
Secretary & General Counsel
Richard Bodorff - Wiley Rein, LLP
Chairman Emeritus
Philip J. Lombardo - Citadel Communications Company