WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 20, 2024 – Kate Riley, President and Chief Executive Officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement today on the passing of José A. Fajardo, former President and General Manager of Hawaiʻi Public Radio:
“America’s Public Television Stations are saddened by the passing of José A. Fajardo, a dedicated public media executive for nearly four decades. We are proud to have worked with José, both as a Board Member of APTS and as President and CEO of WMFE in Orlando, Florida.
“José was an inspirational leader, dedicated and passionate about serving his local communities. We are immensely grateful for his longstanding commitment to our public media system, and his legacy of service will live forever.
“José’s leadership will be greatly missed in the public media community. We mourn his loss and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues.”
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