The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association (a 501 (c) 6 trade association) and the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Foundation (a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization) are led by a volunteer board of directors, including two representatives from each of our six-state service area serving two-year terms, liaisons from our partner organizations appointed by each group, foundation trustees chosen by the board and an executive committee elected by the board. Each member of the executive committee serves on a four-year cycle, starting as vice president, moving up to president-elect, president and finally serves jointly as past president of the Association and president of the Foundation. Professional journalists and educators from throughout the region are eligible to serve. Terms begin each spring at the annual convention.

President

President-Elect

Past President

 

Minnesota

Minnesota

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

 

North Dakota

North Dakota

South Dakota

South Dakota

 

Iowa

Iowa

Nebraska

Nebraska

 

SPJ Liaison

NTA Liaison

RTDNA Liaison

University of MN Liaison

 

Foundation Trustee

Foundation Trustee

Executive Secretary

Foundation Exec. Dir.

We want to thank the many individuals who have served on the Board since its founding. Particular thanks go to the following individuals who have served as the organization’s president:

2023 Kevin Millard 2022 Stephanie Hedrick 2021 Kevin King 2020 Kevin Jacobsen 2019 Dennis Kellogg 2018 Jessica Laszewski 2017 Susan Ramsett 2016 Barney McCoy 2015 J.P. Skelly 2014 Joe Radske	2013 Matt Cullen 2012 Michelle Van Maanen 2011 Jaine Andrews 2010 Chris Allen 2009 Rod Peterson 2008 Dave Thompson 2007 Anna Peters 2006 JP Skelly 2005 Jeff Stein 2004 Jim Mertens	2003 Jim Paulson 2002 Derrick Hinds 2001 Mike Chausee 2000 Jerry Renaud 1999 Laura McCallum 1998 Jay Trobec 1997 Kevin Dean 1996 Christine Paige Diers 1995 Dave Jensch 1994 Dave Thompson	1993 Steve Murphy 1992 Craig Mattick 1991 Jim Cullen 1990 Al Aamodt 1989 Rick Cohler 1988 Charley Johnson 1987 Dick Heidt 1986 Jeff Hanson 1985 Frank Richardson 1984 Judy Newman
1983 Mike Morgan 1982 Dave Hoglin 1981 John Froyd 1980 Larry Huegli 1979 Norm Schrader 1978 Max Lee 1977 Bud Chadley 1976 Kaye Frey 1975 Cliff Borden 1974 Pete Fenney	1973 Chuck Bundlie 1972 John Husak 1971 Bob Betts 1970 Gordy Kilgore 1969 Dick Gottschald 1968 Paul Morsch 1967 Grant Price 1966 Tom Read 1965 Bob Hill 1964 Steve Henry	1963 Dick Petrik 1962 Norm Heffron 1961 Norm Schrader 1960 Sheldon Peterson 1959 Jim Swartz 1958 Bob Ball 1957 Bob Ball 1956 Bill McGivern 1955 Dick Cheverton 1954 Ken Knutsin	1953 Allen Fobes 1952 Julian Hoshal 1951 Glenn Flint 1950 Charles Hilton 1949 Ray Tompson 1948 Orrin Melton