Rick Iler, news director of Scripps NBC affiliate KSHB Kansas City, Mo., has been appointed to represent Regions 4 and 5 on the RTNDA board of directors. These two regions include Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Iler fills the vacancy left by Stacey Woelfel, news director at KOMU Columbia, Mo., who was named chair-elect of RTNDA in April.

"I am very excited to a part of such a prestigious organization," Iler said. "RTNDA is the standard for teaching and services for the broadcast industry and I am honored to represent Regions 4 and 5."   

“Rick’s decision reflects his longtime support of RTNDA, and programs and services to help electronic journalists keep ethical journalism a high priority,” said RTNDA Chairman Ed Esposito. “Rick is a wonderful addition to the board of directors at a time of transition and great challenges in our industry.”

Iler has been news director of KSHB since August 2007; his prior experience includes stints as either news director or assistant news director for KPHO Phoenix; KARK Little Rock, Ark.; KCEN Waco, Texas; KSN Joplin, Mo.; KRIS Corpus Christi, Texas; and KENW Portales, N.M. He began his career as a studio camera operator at KFDA Amarillo, Texas.