Julie Koehn

On September 23-24, the RAB held its Fall Board of Directors meeting in Cleveland and elected its 2027 slate of officers and directors.

Newly elected officers include Julie Koehn, General Manager of Lenawee Broadcasting and Southeast Michigan Media (Adrian).  Koehn was elected Treasurer for 2027.  Other elected officers include:

Chair: Rob Babin, Cox Media Group
Vice Chair: Scott Sutherland, Bonneville International
Secretary: Jenny Nelson, Audacy
Immediate Past Chair: Erik Hellum, Townsquare Media

“RAB plays a vital role in bringing our industry together to address the opportunities and challenges ahead for radio,” said Rob Babin. “I am honored to serve as Board Chair and look forward to working alongside our board members, RAB leadership and industry partners to champion radio’s unique value, strengthen our industry and drive continued growth.

Joining the RAB Board of Directors are Kevin LeGrett, Beasley Media Group; Greg Davis Jr., Davis Broadcasting; Trip Savery, Curtis Media Group; and Peter Tanz, Midwest Communications Inc.

Additionally, Linnae Young, chief revenue officer, Salem Media Group, has been appointed to RAB’s Executive Committee.

RAB’s 2027 Executive Committee includes:

Rob Babin, Cox Media Group, Chair
Scott Sutherland, Bonneville International, Vice Chair
Julie Koehn, Lenawee Broadcasting Company, Treasurer
Jenny Nelson, Audacy, Secretary
Erik Hellum, Townsquare Media, Immediate Past Chair
Hartley Adkins, iHeartMedia
Kristin Cantrell, Seven Mountains Media and CapCity Communications
Duane Davis, All Pro Broadcasting
Chris Forgy, Saga Communications
Ginny Hubbard, Hubbard Media That Connects
Mike Hulvey, RAB
Jenny Nelson, Audacy
Christine Travaglini, Katz Radio Group
Bob Walker, Cumulus Media
Jeff Warshaw, Connoisseur Media
Linnae Young, Salem Media Group

For a full list of RAB’s Board of Directors, click here.