Comings and goings: Bohdan Zachary joins AZPM, OPB’s Morgan Holm to retire …

Bohdan Zachary joined Arizona Public Media as chief original content officer.

For the past two years, Zachary has been principal of his own media company based in Palm Springs, Calif. Before that, he was VP and GM of Milwaukee PBS for seven years before stepping down in 2022.

Before leading a station, Zachary was SVP of broadcasting, programming and syndication for KCETLink in Los Angeles. He was also a producer and director for E! Entertainment Television.

“We are excited to welcome Bohdan to the team,” said AZPM CEO Jack Gibson in a news release. “His visionary leadership will help shape the future of AZPM’s radio, television, and digital original content production, further our mission to provide high-quality, impactful media to the community, and help develop relationships with the independent production community.”

New England Public Media promoted Elizabeth Román to executive editor of NEPM News.

Román joined the organization in 2022 as managing editor of news. She most recently worked as managing editor of daily and digital news, a position she started in last year.

“Elizabeth is a natural leader whose smarts, dedication and good humor inspire everyone she meets,” said NEPM President Matt Abramovitz in a news release. “She’s got great news judgement and the perspective that comes from growing up and pursuing a career in journalism right here in our region.”

As part of the change, Sam Hudzik, who has led the NEPM newsroom since 2013, will leave the station to work in housing law. “Elizabeth’s instincts, talent and hard work have helped power this newsroom since the moment she arrived,” said Hudzik in the news release. “I could not be more thrilled she was picked to lead this amazing group of reporters and hosts. As her friend, I’m proud. As an NEPM listener, I’m excited.”

Morgan Holm is retiring as SVP and CCO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.

After working as an editor for NBC affiliate KOBI in Medford, Ore., Holm joined OPB in 1990 as a radio producer. He’s also been news and public affairs director and VP of news and public affairs. He started his most recent position in 2013.

“It’s been an incredible privilege to work with talented colleagues to serve the public with journalism for the greater good. I think back about moments of tragedy, joy, anger and tranquility captured in thousands of stories during those years,” he said on LinkedIn. “Best wishes and fond farewells to my OPB colleagues today!”

Content

Lynn Hatter was named director of content for WFSU Public Media in Tallahassee, Fla. Hatter joined WFSU in 2007 as a reporter and was promoted to news director in 2014. She is also co-producer of the station podcast Not So Black and White. While working for WFSU, she participated in fellowships for Kaiser Health News and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. “After our national search, it was great to see that the best candidate was right here at WFSU,” said GM David Mullins in a news release. “I am confident that Lynn will be a great leader for WFSU’s Content Team as we continue to evolve our services in an ever-changing media landscape.”

Randy Gorbman will retire as news director of WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Gorbman joined the station in 2013 after working as news director for WHAM, a commercial radio station in Rochester. “I have strived for our newsroom to be accurate, transparent about our processes, and provide context especially when stories are complex. I hope that our reports have been useful to those in our community,” Gorbman said in a news release. “I really can’t imagine having pursued any other career with the same passion.” Gorbman’s last day at WXXI is March 28, but he will occasionally appear on the air on a freelance basis.

Brandi Parisi was promoted to radio network PD for All Classical Radio in Portland, Ore., and will also oversee the station’s International Children’s Arts Network. Parisi, who previously worked as assistant PD, joined the station in 2008 and will continue her role as a midday host and as host and producer of Played in Oregon and the Oregon Symphony broadcast series. She previously worked as a host and producer for Minnesota Public Radio and was PD, host and producer for WBAA in West Lafayette, Ind.

Governance

The board of trustees for GBH in Boston elected Martha Minow as board chair. Minow, a professor at Harvard Law School and chair of the MacArthur Foundation, succeeds Ann Fudge, former CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands. Minow joined the board in 2018, and Fudge will become chair emerita. “Martha is one of our nation’s brightest minds in the field of law, and has been lauded for her dedication to fostering progress and discourse across many causes, from media, to constitutional law, to international conflict,” said GBH CEO Susan Goldberg in a news release. “We look forward to Martha’s leadership as we work together to continue GBH’s reputation as one of the nation’s most trusted producers of public media, and we thank Ann Fudge for her years of steadfast service to GBH.”

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Correction: A previous version of this column incorrectly said Lynn Hatter joined WFSU in 2014. She joined in 2007. It also incorrectly said she held fellowships prior to working for the station. She completed them while working for WFSU.