After 15 years leading the New York State Broadcasters Association, President David Donovan announced he will step aside at the end of 2026. Donovan, one of the longest-serving state broadcast associations presidents, will remain with the organization to continue overseeing its government relations efforts, while the NYSBA has formed a search committee to identify his successor.

NYSBA Chairman Chris Musial praised Donovan’s leadership, saying, “David is doing an outstanding job, but he believes the time has come to turn over management of the Association to the next generation. The Board of Directors is delighted he will continue to lead our lobbying efforts in Albany and Washington. The NYSBA Board and Executive Search Committee look forward to advancing the important work of Broadcasters on Multiple Platforms as we begin this search.”

Donovan came to Albany in 2011 with more than 25 years of broadcast regulatory experience in Washington, DC. He served two terms on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Spectrum Management Advisory Committee as well as the FCC’s Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council.

Donovan reflected on his tenure, stating, “It has been a great run. Our goal is to bring someone on board earlier in the year to have a smooth transition. NYSBA has an outstanding Board of Directors and the best staff of any association in America.”