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Craig Swagler hired as Your Public Radio GM
A veteran of CBS Radio, Swagler begins in the role Aug. 1.Julius White named WVAS station manager
White most recently worked as a reporter for The Black Information Network.CPB CFO and general counsel plan to retire next year
William Tayman Jr. has been CFO for the corporation since 2006, while Westwood Smithers Jr. joined CPB in 2005.Comings and goings: Nashville Public Radio appoints COO, WMHT hires marketing VP …
Robert Sanchez joined Nashville Public Radio as COO.Rich Bradley, founder of NPR Illinois and PMJA, dies at 83
“Rich was instrumental in launching so many journalism careers — including mine,” a colleague said.Sherry Brownrigg named KVNO GM
"I’m thrilled to take on this new leadership role at KVNO."Comings and goings: NHPR hires CFO, Vermont Public announces host changes …
Travis Boucher joins New Hampshire Public Radio after working for several hospitals.David Rotterman named CEO for PBS Western Reserve
Rotterman previously held several executive positions with Buffalo Toronto Public Media.Comings and goings: WABE CCO leaves station, PBS Hawaii announces hires and promotions …
Scott Woelfel joined WABE in 2020.Tim Isgitt named CEO of Public Media Company
Isgitt succeeds Erin Moran, chief executive since 2019.Comings and goings: WFYI hires CTO, CPB adds to Next Generation Warning System team …
Sean Anker started his career with WFYI and will be returning to the Indianapolis station.OPB CEO Steve Bass to step down next year
Bass said it’s time to give a new leader the chance to take OPB "to another level."Sarah Ashworth hired to lead Wisconsin Public Radio
Ashworth most recently worked as SVP of content for Vermont Public.WQED names Jason Jedlinski CEO
Jedlinski previously worked as GM of "The Hill."NPR hires Daphne Kwon as CFO
"She is exactly the kind of leader we need to guide us at this time," CEO John Lansing said.
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