SAM
KLEMET
President/CEO, MAB, and Executive Director, MAPB
BIO
Sam Klemet
Sam Klemet is MAB’s President/CEO, succeeding retiring President/CEO Karol L. White in January, 2022.
Mr. Klemet rose out of 38 applicants to be the number one choice of the MAB Transition committee for the position. Mr. Klemet has a unique combination of skills coming from a broadcasting background working in radio, television and public radio as well as serving five years with the Indiana Broadcasters Association. He has worked in both commercial and public broadcasting and association management.
Mr. Klemet joined the MAB as CEO/President-elect in 2021 from his role at Director of Member Services for the Indiana Broadcasters Association. A Michigan native, he graduated from Michigan State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Broadcast Journalism.
JENNIFER
CLARK
MAB Director
of Finance
BIO
Jennifer Clark
Jennifer Clark is a veteran of finance having served as Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer at the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and most recently as Deputy Director and Chief Operations Officer for the Michigan Oil and Gas Association. Clark joined the MAB in December, 2021.
RACHEL KRAUSE
Executive Director of Programs
BIO
Rachel Krause
DAN
KELLEY
Director of Technical Services
BIO
Dan Kelley
Dan Kelley is the Director of Technical Services/Digital Communications Director/Engineering for the MAB. He serves as the main contact at the MAB regarding EAS and Emergency Warnings. He joined the association in 2007, following a 30+ year career in radio that started during high school in suburban Chicago. He has been a station Program Director, Operations Director, Station Manager, Chief Engineer and on-air talent. His background includes stops at CBS Radio, Clear Channel and Citadel Communications. In addition to his work at the MAB, Dan also operates a nationally-recognized online radio station. He attended Columbia College and William Rainey Harper College in Chicago. Dan has two sons and resides in Lansing.
DENISE WESTON
Director of Membership and Services
BIO
SARA SIEGMANN
NCSA
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BIO
CLAIRE CORR
Events and Member Relations Manager
BIO
Claire Corr
Claire Corr has made a career coordinating events for businesses and non-profits in the state and helping those organizations’ fundraising and public relations efforts.
ANN
WALTERS
Office Manager/MAPB Coordinator
BIO
Ann Walters
Ann began at the MAB in 1999 as the Executive Assistant to President Karole White. As well as her executive assistant duties she now also manages the MAB office and oversees all its properties, assists with membership and serves as the coordinator for the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters Board of Directors. She also manages the MAB alternative broadcast inspection program. Ann received her Associates Degree from Yuba College in California in business management. Her interests include gardening, attending Detroit Tigers baseball games and baking with her three adorable grandchildren