Audacy New York’s Chris Oliviero will lead the New York State Broadcasters Association board through 2027, succeeding Chris Musial, alongside a reshaped executive committee and four incoming directors elected at the group’s annual Fall Meeting in New York City.
Oliviero was previously elected NYSBA Vice Chair, Radio, for 2026.
Joining Oliviero on the 2027 Executive Committee are Seven Mountains Media Owner and CEO Kristin Cantrell as Vice Chair, Radio; WPIX-TV New York City Vice President and General Manager Chris McDonnell as Vice Chair, Television; WNYT-TV and WNYA-TV Albany Vice President and General Manager Jon Hitchcock as Treasurer; and iHeartMedia Upstate New York and Mid-Atlantic President Robert Morgan as Secretary.
The board adds Pamal Broadcasting Chief Operating Officer Chuck Benfer, WDKX Co-Owner Andria Langston, Nexstar Media Group Senior Vice President and Regional Manager Ron Romines, and Salem Media Group New York and Philadelphia Markets General Manager Laura Sheaffer.
Returning directors are Chadwick Bay Broadcasting Corporation President and CEO Alan Bishop; Sinclair Broadcast Group Senior Vice President and Group Manager Amy Collins; WLIG-LPTV Long Island President and General Manager David Feinblatt; WABC-TV New York City General Manager Marilu Galvez; CBS New York and CBS Boston President and Regional General Manager Johnny Green Jr.; WNYW/WWOR-TV New York City Senior Vice President and General Manager Lew Leone; WNBC-TV New York City President and General Manager Eric Lerner; Red Apple Media and WABC Radio New York City President Chad Lopez; Cox Media Group Long Island Vice President and General Manager Katelin Tinley; iHeartMedia Markets Group President Bernie Weiss; and TelevisaUnivision Senior Vice President of Content Strategy and Operations Roberto Yanez.
Roundtable Media President Marc Jaromin and Buffalo Bills Managing Director of Media Sales and Affiliate Relations Chet Osadchey continue as Associate Board Members.
Departing the board are Ed Levine, LeAnne Markins, Theresa Underwood, Maire Mason, and Jason Finkelberg.
NYSBA President and Executive Director Heidi Raphael commented, “This is an exceptional team. Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York. We are especially grateful to Chris Musial for his steady leadership and to our departing directors for their commitment. Together, we’re ready to make 2027 another remarkable year for our members and the communities they serve.”
