Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva as a part of the WBA Summer Conference.
The four inductees are:
Dave Magnum built Magnum Media with his family, including dozens of broadcast stations across Wisconsin.
Kelly Radandt‘s broadcasting career reflects a rare blend of strategic leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to people and community.
Jeff Tyler‘s nearly 50-year broadcasting career is marked by versatility, vision, and a lasting impact on local radio.
Steve Wexler’s broadcasting journey began with a childhood passion for radio and evolved into a distinguished career spanning on-air performance, executive leadership, and industry mentorship.
View each of their Hall of Fame videos and bios by clicking on their names above.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame was created in 1989 to honor broadcasters that have devoted a minimum of 25 years to the Wisconsin broadcasting industry The award recognizes an individual’s history of exemplary leadership in community and statewide service as a broadcast professional. The Hall of Fame is housed at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and at the WBA Hall of Fame website.
With this year’s inductees, the WBA Hall of Fame membership roll grows to 172 members.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association also recognized four Local Broadcast Legends Thursday during the WBA Summer Conference:
Randy Allen is an on-air presence with deep knowledge of country music and unwavering professionalism which has made him a trusted companion to listeners throughout the Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh markets.
Dave Luczak is the voice Milwaukee woke up to, becoming one of the most trusted and enduring figures in local radio.
Rod Perry is a lifelong broadcaster whose career has spanned more than 65 years, making him one of Wisconsin’s most enduring voices in radio.
Susan Siman is a trusted voice in Wisconsin television journalism for nearly four decades, earning a reputation for extraordinary professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
The Local Broadcast Legends Award is a great honor and recognition for individuals that work behind the scenes and within their communities fulfilling the commitment broadcasters have made to serve their local communities. They are individuals who exemplify localism. This award is a means to extend recognition of these individuals beyond their local communities.
The WBA Hall of Fame inductions mark the end of the 2026 Summer Conference. The 2027 Summer Conference will be at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay June 16-17, 2027. See you there!