NEW YORK—At the philanthropic organization’s board meeting in New York, the Broadcasters Foundation of America elected new leadership for its board of directors and announced several members who are stepping down.

Dan Mason

Dan Mason was elected to serve as chairperson, and Phil Lombardo will transition to the position of chair emeritus after 13 years as chairperson. Mason has served as co-vice-chairperson since his retirement as President and CEO of CBS Radio in June 2015.

“Dan is a passionate broadcaster and media visionary who will help us extend our message of hope across today’s communication platforms to reach more colleagues,” said Broadcasters Foundation President Jim Thompson. “On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank Phil for his many years of service at the helm of our charity. He has given tirelessly to our mission’s purpose and helped us raise an unprecedented amount of donations to aid broadcasters.”

The board’s new members are Beasley Broadcast Group Interim CEO Caroline Beasley, Nexstar Broadcasting Group President/CEO Perry Sook and Hearst Television President Jordan Werlieb.

Cox Media Group President Bill Hoffman will take over Mason’s role as co-vice-chairperson, sharing the position with Richard A. Foreman Associates President/CEO Richard A. Foreman. Katz Television Group President Leo MacCourtney was named treasurer.

George Beasley and David Barrett are also retiring from the board.

Dan Mason

NEW YORK – The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Dan Mason to the positions of co-vice chairman and treasurer of its Board of Directors. Mason most recently served as president and CEO of CBS Radio.

“Dan is one of the Foundation’s most ardent ambassadors and gives tirelessly of his time,” said Phil Lombardo, chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation. “The entire Board is grateful that he is taking on these responsibilities to advance our charitable mission of helping broadcasters in need.”

The Broadcasters Foundation seeks to offer aid to improve the quality of life for radio and television broadcasters across the country who suffer from critical illnesses, advanced age, death of a spouse, accident and other serious misfortunes.

Here is the full list of Board members elected during the recent Board of Directors meeting in New York: