Salem’s Allen Power Announces Retirement, Will Remain Senior Advisor.

Salem Media has announced that Allen Power, President of its Broadcast Media division, will retire Sept. 30 after a 50-year career in broadcasting. In a news release, Salem said Power will remain with the company as a senior advisor.

The announcement coincided with the 50th anniversary of Power’s first day in broadcasting. He began his career on June 15, 1976, and has spent the past 26 years with Salem Media.

Power joined Salem in 2000 as the company’s first GM in Atlanta. He later served as Regional VP and Senior VP before being named President of Broadcast Media in 2023.

“Allen and I have worked together for nearly 25 years in a variety of roles at Salem,” David Santrella, Salem’s CEO, said in a statement. “His leadership, his ability to inspire those around him, and his incredible understanding of our business will be missed. Beyond his business accomplishments, he has led with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to serving others. While we will miss his daily leadership, we are grateful that he will continue serving Salem as a Senior Advisor.”

Power said the retirement decision comes as he reaches a career milestone.

“Fifty years ago today, on June 15, 1976, I started my first job in broadcasting,” he said. “I have spent more than half of my career at Salem, and it has been such a blessing to devote my efforts to spreading the message of the gospel through broadcasting. I am grateful to the Atsinger and Epperson families, Joe Davis, Dave Santrella and my many wonderful Salem colleagues and ministry partners. After five decades of hard work, the next chapter will be about investing my time and gifts in faith, family, and worthwhile organizations. After a sabbatical, I will decide where and how to do that.”

In addition to his duties at Salem, Power has held leadership positions within the broadcasting industry. He currently serves on the executive committee of the board of directors of the National Association of Broadcasters and previously served as chairman of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. Earlier in his career, he served on the board of the South Carolina Broadcasters Association.

Salem said it plans to announce additional leadership appointments and succession plans in the coming weeks.