The Center for Radio Information
was co-founded in 1977 by Scott E. Webster and his father, Maurie Webster, a veteran in the radio industry.
Maurie Webster grew with the radio industry. More than 60 years ago, he had started his career as an announcer and graduated
to KNX Sales Manager, KCBS Station Manager and CBS Vice President for 17 years. As Vice President, he was
in charge of everything from Radio Spot Sales to Engineering to Research
and Publicity.
Like his father, Scott Webster also was a pioneer in a "new" industry, computers. Scott started as a tab operator at
Litton Industries, graduated to programmer and moved on to the Bank of California, DN&E Walter & Company,
and CBS. At CBS, Scott was a systems analyst in the Corporate Group, the
CBS Television Network and CBS Records. At Records, he single-handedly
was the total computer support for the Finance Department. After 20
years at CBS, Scott joined his father in their co-venture, CRI.
The combined talents and experience of Maurie and Scott are what made CRI
the successful and enduring company that it is today.
After Mauries's untimely death in 2001, Scott continued on as President and has taken the company
into the Internet Age. Scott is revamping his systems to be online accessible via the Internet. He is also
using his powerful systems, his love of data and his knowledge of the
radio industry to take the company into the area of radio syndication.
In 1997, Scott founded a second company, WebstersWebsites with its premier travel destination and community website, the Hudson Valley Gateway.
HVGateway is undoubtedly one of the most detailed websites of its kind with over 600 webpages and 1500 photographs.
HVGateway has also been the official website for the local Chamber of Commerce.
Since, his venture into the
the website business, Scott has designed a number of websites for a variety of businesses including real estate, antiques, an animal shelter and a Rotary club.
Scott and his wife, Jean, live and work in the historic village of Cold Spring-on-Hudson, NY, an area known for its unique geography
and for its history. An active member of the community, Scott has been a board member of the local Chamber of Commerce and a founding
member of the local Rotary chapter. He has received distinguished service awards both from the County and
the Chamber for his service and dedication to his community.
