Dan Mason New Chair Of Broadcasters Foundation

The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in need, has elected Dan Mason chairperson along with several new members to its board.

The new board members are Caroline Beasley, interim CEO of Beasley Broadcast Group; Perry Sook, president-CEO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group; and Jordan Wertlieb, president of Hearst Television.

In addition, Bill Hoffman, president of Cox Media Group, will now serve as co-vice chair with Richard A. Foreman, president-CEO of Richard A. Foreman Associates, while Leo MacCourtney, president of Katz Television Group, will take over as treasurer of the Broadcasters Foundation.

Mason has served as co-vice-chairperson since June of last year, following his retirement as president-CEO of CBS Radio. He assumes the chairmanship role from Phil Lombardo, CEO of Citadel Communications, who is retiring from the position after 13 years and who is being recognized for his service with the title of chair emeritus. Also retiring from the Board are George Beasley and David Barrett.