Washington, D.C., – The Board of Governors and other officers of the National Press Club have elected Mark Hamrick, Associated Press Broadcast Business Editor, the chairman of the board. A 20-year veteran of the AP, Hamrick is the only broadcaster serving on the board.

“I'm thankful for the support of my colleagues and honored to serve this institution at a critical time in journalism” said Hamrick. “Between rapid changes in technology and the business environment and the demanding stories journalists have been covering in the past few years, the National Press Club has never been more relevant.”

The National Press Club recently opened a new all-digital broadcast facility at the historic National Press Building. The Broadcast Operations Center is fully equipped for reporters engaged in live remotes with their stations or for news sources conducting one-on-one interviews or media tours across the country or around the globe.

About The National Press Club
The National Press Club, established in 1908, is the oldest and largest Press Club in the world with more than 3,700 members. It is located at 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. To learn more visit: www.press.org

About The Associated Press
The Associated Press is the world's oldest and largest newsgathering organization, providing text, audio, news photos, graphics, video and technology to more than 15,000 news outlets worldwide. More than 3,300 television stations, radio stations and networks in more than 50 countries use its broadcast news software and systems, including ENPS, AP NewsCenter and AP NewsDesk.