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NRB members elect a Board of Directors and officers for the association. The officers, along with five members-at-large elected from the Board of Directors, form an Executive Committee, which leads the association.
The Program Committee is appointed annually by the Executive Committee and provides oversight for each year's convention program.
Tom McCabe, At-Large Member, NRB Executive Committee
CEO, KMA/Pursuant
Bob Lepine, First Vice Chairman, NRB Executive Committee
Vice President of Content & Chief Creative Officer, FamilyLife
Peggy Campbell, At-Large Member, NRB Executive Committee
President, Ambassador Advertising Agency
Larry Ross, NRB Board of Directors
President, A. Larry Ross Communications
NRB standing committees are established to advance the overall mission of the NRB and to serve the unique interests of specific constituencies within the NRB family. Work related to the annual convention includes, developing and hosting educational sessions along with various networking and peer-to-peer innovative exchange opportunities.
Radio - Jim Kirkland, Chair
Director of Radio, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Television - Jim West, Chair
President, The Walk TV, LLC
Internet - Chad Williams, Chair
President, Five Q Communications
Church Media - Rod Payne, Chair
Christian Family Network Television
Intercollegiate - Jeffrey Young, Chair
Assistant Professor of Communications, Louisiana College
International - Hannu Haukka, Chair
Great Commission Media Ministries
David Keith, Vice President of Conventions & Technology Development
Program and Production
Tammy Singleton, Director of Conventions & Expositions
Education, Lodging, General Convention Administration
Steve Cross, Director of Marketing
Exhibit Hall, Sponsorships and Advertising
Beth Wakefield, Manager of Convention Services
Affiliate Events, Hospitality Lounges, Hotel Liaison
Patsy Smith, Convention Registrar
Registrations - Attendee and Exhibitor
Much of the heavy lifting and overall look of the Convention is in no small part due to our contractors.
The following are currently working with NRB:
GES - General Decorator (Exhibit Hall and Public Area Signage/Graphics/Counters.)
Encore! Productions (General & Super Session Production Management)
The staff at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center are some of the best in the country. From housekeeping to senior management, the staff give their best to help make our attendees comfortable and the Convention a success.


