Huffman (Photograph: GPB)
GEORGIA Governor BRIAN KEMP has formally introduced that BERT WESLEY HUFFMAN has been named CEO of GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING. HUFFMAN, President of GPB since 2021, was named as Interim CEO when TEYA RYAN retired in MAY. The GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION voted unanimously on FRIDAY (8/4) to make HUFFMAN’s appointment everlasting.
“I need to congratulate BERT as he steps into this function and continues his service at GPB,” mentioned KEMP. “I do know he’ll assist make sure the company stays a valued a part of the lives of Georgians by way of informative content material.”
“The Fee is proud to nominate BERT to this necessary place,” mentioned GPTC Chairman BRIAN DILL. “His document of devoted service helped to set him aside all through the method of discovering the company’s subsequent chief, and we all know he’ll assist information GPB in fulfilling its mission throughout its tv, radio, and academic providers all through the State.”
