Council on American Politics

David K. Rehr
President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters

David Rehr joined NAB as president and CEO in December 2005. During his first year at the organization, Rehr made it one of his priorities to visit directly with, and obtain input from, as many station groups and individual local broadcasters as possible.

His aggressive schedule of meetings took him to more than 20 state broadcaster conventions. He also met with broadcasters in 25 states and visited 22 local stations. Rehr delivered more than 40 speeches in 2006, including a major address on "The Future of Broadcasting" at the prestigious National Press Club. Another of Rehr's top priorities was a realignment of NAB departments and staff to bring greater value to NAB membership, which was completed last year.

Prior to taking over the helm at NAB, Rehr was president of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA). Under his leadership, NBWA's visibility in the advocacy community soared, and the association was ranked as one of the top ten most influential lobbying organizations by Fortune magazine. With more than 25 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the lobbying community, Rehr has been an outspoken advocate for entrepreneurs and small business before the federal government.

Rehr, who has a doctorate in economics from George Mason University, has been named to Washington Life magazine's "Power 100" list, and is annually listed as a "Top Association Lobbyist" by one of Congress' "must read" publications, The Hill. He has also been featured in Beachum's Guide to Key Lobbyists, and was recently named one of the top 20 most influential people in radio by Radio Ink magazine.

Rehr serves on several boards, including the Entertainment Industries Council, the American Council for National Policy, The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, and the American Council for Capital Formation.

He also serves on the American Society of Association Executives' Key Industry Associations Committee, and is a member of the Trade Association Liaison Council and the Chamber of Commerce's Committee of 100.

Rehr is married to Ashley McArthur, whom he met when she was a congressional aide on Capitol Hill. They have four young children - Andrew, Harrison, Emily and Henry.


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