Who We Are
Accuracy In Media is a non-profit, grassroots citizens watchdog of the news media that critiques botched and bungled news stories and sets the record straight on important issues that have received slanted coverage.
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Staff Members:
Don Irvine
Chairman
Chairman of Accuracy in Media and its sister organization Accuracy in Academia, directs the day-to-day operations of both organizations, and has been actively involved with AIM for over 30 years. He oversees AIM projects including the American Journalism Center (AJC), an internship training program for aspiring conservative student journalists, and the AIM Center for Investigative Journalism, launched in 2010 as another outlet for providing the public with objective, fact-based news reporting. A producer of political video profiles and podcasts, and a strong promoter of new media technology such as Facebook and Twitter, Mr. Irvine’s popular blog is frequently re-published on influential conservative websites. (202 364 4401 ext. 110, Email) Full bio
Cliff Kincaid
Director of the AIM Center for Investigative Journalism
Joined AIM in 1978. He was Editor of the “AIM Report” from 2003 – 2010. A veteran journalist and media critic, he writes frequent columns and special reports, is the author of several books including The Death of Talk Radio?, and represents AIM at shareholders’ meetings of media companies. He has appeared on The Today Show, Hannity & Colmes, The O’Reilly Factor, The CBS Evening News, Lou Dobbs Tonight, and The Glenn Beck Show. He holds a B.A. in Journalism and Communications from the University of Toledo and previously wrote for Human Events, Oliver North’s Freedom Alliance, and served as a guest co-host on CNN’s Crossfire. Mr. Kincaid is also founder and president of America’s Survival (www.usasurvival.org).(443 964 8208, Email)
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Deborah Lambert
Director of Special Projects
Oversees the area of fundraising and donor relations for AIM. She is also a board member of Accuracy In Academia and writes a column for AIA’s monthly publication, Campus Report. A former antique dealer and freelance writer, she has served as AIM’s Public Relations Director and producer of AIM’s weekly TV show, The Other Side of the Story. Ms. Lambert was born and raised in Connecticut, and holds a B.A. in English from Columbia University. (202 364 4401 ext. 108, Email)
Roger Aronoff
Editor
He is also AIM’s Executive Secretary. Aronoff has worked as a journalist, TV producer, director, writer and distributor. He also hosts AIM’s weekly “Take AIM” show on BlogTalkRadio. Roger joined AIM in May of 1997 and has written, produced and directed award-winning documentaries including Confronting Iraq: Conflict and Hope, The Clinton Legacy and TWA 800: The Search for the Truth. Aronoff has appeared as a guest commentator on National Public Radio, Air America, CNN, Fox News, CNBC’s “Kudlow & Company,” Court TV, Russia Today, and CTV (Canadian TV), among others. A University of Texas graduate with a B.A. in History, Aronoff has worked as a freelance journalist in South Africa and a columnist for the Jewish Herald Voice.(202 364 4401 ext. 109, Email) Full bio
Heidi Barnes
Operations Manager
Handles human resources and administrative tasks for AIM. She is also the internship coordinator for the American Journalism Center. Mrs. Barnes is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in suburban Maryland with her husband. (202 364 4401 ext. 110, Email)
Mercedes Amaya
Mailroom Manager
Joined AIM in 1993. She currently handles all the inquiries of AIM online store’s customers and contributes her creativity to design original AIM buttons for various conferences and trade shows. A native of Ecuador, Mrs. Amaya lives with her husband and two children in suburban Maryland. (202 364 4401 ext. 117, Email)
Logan Churchwell
Director of Public Relations & Online Development
Handles PR, social networking, marketing, media relations and online development for AIM. He also plans AIM’s annual Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award gala and other events for AIM and Accuracy in Academia. He previously served in various media relations and public affairs capacities on Capitol Hill and in political campaigns. Mr. Churchwell holds a B.A. in Communications from Texas Tech and lives in Northern Virginia with his newly married wife. (202 364 4401 ext. 107, Email)
Charlie Rozier
Director of the Accuracy In Media/Allied Educational Foundation Speaker Bureau
Volunteers his time at AIM because he believes that the mainstream media are biased, and AIM conscientiously searches for the truth. Mr. Rozier is a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War (Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal). He is an alumnus of the U.S. Naval Academy, M.I.T. and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After serving in the regular navy for 29 years, Mr. Rozier worked as a systems analyst and engineering manager at TRW for 19 years. (202 364 4401 ext. 115, Email)
Benny Johnson
New Media Director
Benjamin is a 24 year old Political activist from California, via Iowa. He creates and edits New Media for AIM and runs the AIM studio. Former Chairman of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans and active YAF member, Benjamin graduated from the University of Iowa in 2009. He has worked for the RNC, CRNC, Heritage Foundation, and Family Research Council and Heckler and Koch armaments manufacturers in Germany. Benjamin loves his pipe tobacco, God, and Family, but not necessarily in that order. (202 364 4401 ext. 112, Email)
