NAGR 2025 Leadership Roles

The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) announced new leadership roles for 2025.

The Board of Directors is responsible for governing the association. The administration submits plans to the board for approval, and the administration implements the board’s decisions in accordance with the bylaws and standard operating procedures.

The board will be led by the WNZN/Cleveland (Power 89.1) owner Mark Ballard. He was unanimously elected to this position by the Board of Directors. 

2025 Board of Directors:

• Mark Ballard, Board Chair / Cleveland, OH
• Sctonda Kelly-Gordon, Board Vice Chair / Augusta, GA
• Adrian Warren, Jacksonville, FL
• Jeff Hargrove, Dacula, GA (Term starts January 2025)
• Tracey Artis, Cincinnati, OH (Term starts January 2025)
• Max Siegal, Indianapolis, IN (Term starts January 2025)
• Rhonda Sams, Denver, CO (Term starts January 2025)

Ex-Officio Members:

• Charles Johnson, Founder & National President/CEO / Shreveport, LA
• Sybil Sloan, Legal Counsel / Montgomery, AL

The Administration is responsible for the day-to-day management of the association. This includes creating the budget, calendar, and policies for board consideration, and administering all decisions made by the Board of Directors.

2025 Administration:

• Mrs. LaToya Freneey, Chief of Staff / Shreveport, LA
• Mr. Ron Briggs, Media & Public Relations / Memphis, TN
• Mrs. Sonya Blakey, Radio Programming / Chicago, IL
• Mr. Samuel Tatum, Radio Sales / Washington, DC
• Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Women in Radio / Washington, DC
• Mr. Dennis E. Cole, Regions & States / Chicago, IL
  • Ms. Cathy Carroll, Western Region / Las Vegas, NV
  • Ms. Micha “ML6” Logan, Western Region / Los Angeles, CA
  • Mr. Greg “Uncle G” Lyons, Southern Region / Houston, TX
  • Dr. Earl Bynum, Eastern Region / Virginia Beach, VA
  • Mr. Lamar Campbell, Midwest Region / Indianapolis, IN

The Legal Counsel advises the Board and Executive Committee on legal matters affecting the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The office of Legal Counsel will be led by the Sybil Sloan, J.D., who was unanimously elected by the Board of Directors. 

This leadership team brings decades of experience and vision to NAGR, ensuring that the association remains steadfast in its mission while adapting to the evolving needs of our industry. 

The 2025 agenda includes an ambitious slate of events, such as our annual radio convention, special event summits, and virtual meetings. These initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering connection, innovation, and excellence in the gospel radio industry.

For more information about NAGR and upcoming initiatives, visit us at www.wearenagr.org