Christopher Henderson Named Vice President of Human Resources for Salem Communications

Commenting on Henderson's appointment, Joe D. Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said, "Chris Henderson's background as Salem's corporate counsel combined with his private practice experience in labor relations and his five and a half years with Salem brings a new level of expertise to our human resources team. Chris will be warmly received by our various business units across the United States."

An attorney with Salem since 2001, Henderson was named vice president and corporate counsel earlier this year. Prior to joining Salem, Henderson worked for 13 years as senior associate attorney for Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog, an Orange County, Calif., law firm where he both mediated and litigated many labor relations and employee-employer issues.

Henderson has practiced law for more than 18 years and has received an "AV" rating by Martindale. He graduated in 1985 from Arizona State University and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego in 1988. Henderson is a member of the American Bar Association, the Southern and Central U.S. District Courts, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the California Bar. He serves on the national board of Community Bible Study, a National bible study ministry and co-chairs the operations board at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, Calif.

About Salem Communications

In addition to its radio properties, Salem Communications owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), an Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 102 radio stations, including 65 stations in 23 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Released July 31, 2006