KERA in Dallas announced Monday that president and CEO Gary Ferrell had unexpectedly resigned for personal reasons. Station spokeswoman Sharon Philippart told the Dallas Business Journal the resignation, which was effective immediately, was not requested by the KERA board. Ferrell, former CFO at Los Angeles’ KCET, is reportedly returning to California. The Kansas City Star also reports that William T. Reed will announce this week that he’s stepping down as president and CEO of Kansas City Public Television effective June 30. (registration req.)