America's Public Television Stations

WASHINGTON — February 3, 2022 — America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement on the recent CPB Board confirmations:
 
“America’s Public Television Stations congratulate Laura Ross, Thomas Rothman and Elizabeth Sembler on their confirmation by the Senate to serve on the Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
 
“Ms. Sembler has been an eloquent and passionate leader in the public broadcasting community for decades, having served as the chair of the board of WEDU PBS in Tampa, Fla., on our board at America’s Public Television Stations and on the CPB board since 2008. She has been an extraordinarily effective champion for local public television and radio stations, both on the local and national level.
 
“Ms. Ross’s impressive background in government service and community affairs has earned her tremendous respect, not only in the public broadcasting community, where she has served on the board of The WNET Group for three years and WNYC for seven years, but also throughout the state of New York. Her re-nomination to the CPB board is a testament to her dedication and work on behalf of public media.
 
“And Mr. Rothman brings broad experience and a vast knowledge of the film and television industry to this new role, which will be immensely helpful as the public media system continues to evolve, finding new and innovative ways to serve all Americans.

“We commend President Biden for these nominations and the Senate for these confirmations. We look forward to working with the entire CPB board to continue to advance public television’s missions of education, public safety and civic leadership.”