Radio Advertising Bureau Elected 2027 Board Leaders
The trade association appointed four new officers to oversee its strategic direction for the upcoming year.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) board of directors elected a new slate of officers for 2027 during its recent autumn meeting. These leadership changes will guide the organization's governance and advocacy initiatives for radio businesses starting in January.
Why it matters
The board's composition dictates the trade group's priorities regarding industry-wide advocacy, sales research, and legislative strategy for the radio sector. Operators look to these appointments as signals of how the industry will approach challenges like digital transformation and local market advertising revenue.
The RAB confirmed ten leadership appointments, including four new executive officers and four new directors, following a unanimous board vote.
The players
Radio Advertising Bureau
A national trade association that provides sales research, training, and legislative advocacy for the radio industry.
Rob Babin
The incoming Board Chair responsible for guiding the organization's governance and national industry strategy.
Erik Hellum
The departing Board Chair who will transition into the Immediate Past Chair role for the 2027 term.
Linnae Young
A new member of the Executive Committee tasked with helping steer the organization's operational direction.
The details
The board approved a new executive leadership team during its gathering in Cleveland, Ohio. Rob Babin assumes the role of Board Chair, alongside Vice Chair Scott Sutherland, Treasurer Julie Koehn, and Secretary Jenny Nelson, with Erik Hellum transitioning to Immediate Past Chair. Furthermore, four new directors joined the board: Kevin LeGrett, Greg Davis Jr., Trip Savery, and Peter Tanz, while Linnae Young secured a seat on the Executive Committee.
Timeline
The board meeting concluded on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
This election follows the governance cycle established by the 2026 RAB autumn board meeting. The leadership shift marks a standard rotation intended to maintain continuity in the association's influence over industry standards and sales practices.
Operators should monitor the board's upcoming policy announcements, as these leaders will influence the resources and data available to radio sales teams. Review your station's participation in trade initiatives as the new executive team begins their tenure in 2027.
The takeaway
The appointment of this leadership team sets the governing agenda for the radio industry's national representative body. Operators should track the official 2027 strategic plan for shifts in research methodologies or advocacy focus that may impact station revenue strategies.
Further reading
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