2000-2001 David F. McAtee

“My year as president could best be described as a year of change. A new format for the Star Awards, a revision of the dues structure, a new association Legal Guide and a move to new and improved office facilities for SCBA. Two major accomplishments for the association with lasting impact were the opening of the broadcast exhibit at the S.C. State Museum and the launch of the Fellows Program. There was even talk of an endowment. Thanks to a talented and dedicated board and staff, there were many other achievements during this year including overachieving our NCSA revenue goal, the establishment of a Legislative Liaison Committee, a Membership Education Committee and the development of a Career Fair. I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize my predecessor, Dave Alpert, for the fine job he did in building a solid financial foundation for the association.”

Began his broadcast career as a Production Assistant at WLWI-TV (later to become WTHR-TV) in Indianapolis. He later held production posts with KQTV in St. Joseph, MO.; KWWL-TV in Waterloo, IA. and KETV in Omaha.

Served in sales management positions, first with KETV in Omaha and later with WYFF-TV in Greenville.

Went on to become General Manager of WSET-TV in Lynchburg, VA.; WGAL-TV in Lancaster/Harrisburg, PA. and returned to Greenville (WYFF-TV) in 1993 as President and General Manager

During his leadership, WYFF earned 39 Southeast Regional Emmys, including one for Best Newscast. The station was honored with 84 S.C. Associated Press first place awards, including four for best newscast and won Station of the Year seven consecutive times. In addition, the station was recognized nationally with two regional RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Awards.

He retired in December of 2003 capping a 43 year career in broadcasting.

Served 10 years as President of the SCBA Education Foundation.

Held leadership positions with Greenville Ad Club, AAF, SME of Greenville and United Way of Central Virginia.

Served on various boards including BBB, American Red Cross, Urban League of the Upstate, VAB, PAB and the All Industry Music License Committee.

Recipient of the Greenville Ad Club/AAF Silver Medal and inducted into the SCBA Hall of Fame in 2005.

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2001-02 Alex Snipe

 

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2002-03 John Cottingham

 

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2003-04 Rich O'Dell

 

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2004-05 Margaret Wallace

 

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2005-06 Mel Stebbins

 

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2000-2001 Allan Miller

“I was fortunate to work with a very strong and conscientious board and staff that included South Carolina’s finest broadcasters. We started 2006 by welcoming a new NAB president, David Rehr…our leadership visited with him in Washington and built a strong early relationship with David. He visited our state three times during the year including our highly successful Summer Convention in Hilton Head which included a keynote speech from political and Hollywood icon Jack Valente. Jack spun stories that none of us will ever forget. The board had a very busy year of political advocacy including defeating another attempt to eliminate the state sales tax on broadcast equipment and building strong relationships with Congressman John Spratt and Senator Jim DeMint. The SCBA board led the national effort in advocating “AM radio on FM translators.” So far, the effort has been successful in gaining temporary authority for over 200 AM stations including over a dozen in South Carolina. We also initiated plans to observe the association’s upcoming 60th anniversary in 2008 by commissioning Winthrop professor Haney Howell to write the history of broadcasting in South Carolina. During 2006, the SCBA Hall of Fame moved from McKissick Library to a more prominent location at the USC School of Journalism”.

Active in South Carolina broadcasting since 1968 as an announcer, promoter, manager and Radio station owner/operator. Affiliated with stations WDAR AM/FM in Darlington, WRHI AM/FM in Rock Hill, WRHM-FM & WLCM-AM in Lancaster, WVSZ-FM in Chesterfield, and WFLB-AM in Fayetteville, NC.

Programmed WDAR-FM, South Carolina’s first FM all Country Music station. Nationally recognized Country Music DJ and Race Promoter. Worked in Racing public relations/announcing at Darlington and Charlotte.

Pioneered nationwide use of AM signal on FM translator (WRHI). Early advocate of on-line broadcasting and HD Radio in South Carolina.

Stations have won over 50 SCBA awards including multiple Radio Station-of –the-Year awards for WRHI-AM.

Served on dozens of state, regional, and local boards including SCBA board and SCBA Education Foundation. Inducted into the SCBA Hall of Fame in January 2009. Currently Managing Partner of Our Three Sons Broadcasting in Rock Hill.

 

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2007-09 Mike Hayes

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2009-2010 Jane Pigg

 

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