Presidents
Below is a listing of NABJ’s Presidents since its founding in 1975. These men and women have served courageously and held high the banner of our cause. They are champions of media diversity and have made resounding impacts across the industry.
Ken Lemon
2023 - Present
Dorothy Tucker
2019-2023
Sarah Glover
2015-2019
Bob Butler
2013-2015
Gregory Lee, Jr.
2011-2013
Kathy Times
2009-2011
Barbara Ciara
2007-2009
Bryan Monroe*
2005-2007
Herbert Lowe
2003-2005
Condace Pressley
2001-2003
William W. Sutton, Jr.
1999-2001
Vanessa Williams
1997-1999
Arthur Fennell
1995-1997
Dorothy Butler Gilliam
1993-1995
Sidmel Estes*
1991-1993
Thomas Morgan*
1989-1991
DeWayne Wickham
1987-1989
Al Fitzpatrick
1985-1987
Merv Aubespin*
1983-1985
Les Payne*
1981-1983
Bob Reid
1979-1981
Vernon Jarrett*
1977-1979
Chuck Stone*
1975-1977
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