LaMay named NPR Board Chair

Roger LaMay, general manager of WXPN, was recently elected chair of the NPR Board of Directors. “It’s a great honor and responsibility to be elected to lead one of the world’s leading fact-based journalism organizations,” LaMay says. “NPR is peerless in its impact on our culture and democracy.”

A 30-plus year broadcast veteran, LaMay joined WXPN, Penn’s non-commercial, member-supported radio service, in January 2003. He is responsible for the overall operations of the station, including fundraising, programming, and marketing. During his tenure, WXPN forged a long-term partnership/distribution agreement with NPR and NPR Music, moved and expanded its annual summer music festival, and launched its popular “Free At Noon” live weekly concert series.

Additionally, under LaMay’s leadership, the station completed construction of its state-of-the-art studio and headquarters that opened in 2004 in a unique partnership with World Cafe Live, the performance venue named for WXPN’s flagship program that is located in the same building.

The NPR Board guides the direction of NPR by setting policies, providing financial oversight, and monitoring performance.