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I was elected president and CEO of the American Public Media Group (APMG) in 2011. Prior to becoming CEO, I served as Chief Operating Officer for APMG for eight years. APMG is the nation's largest owner and operator of public radio stations (99 stations in 8 states), including Minnesota Public Radio (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) and Southern California Public Radio (Los Angeles/Palm Springs/Ojai). APMG also produces and distributes premier national programming, including Marketplace and Performance Today, and is the distributor of BBC World Service programming to all public radio stations in the U.S. APM serves 20 million listeners each week on more than 1,000 radio stations in all 50 states, and millions more on APMG’s internet sites, social and mobile platforms. I have been deeply involved in APMG's growth since 1983, serving in senior leadership positions ranging from building radio stations and managing radio station groups to leading Digital Media, and head of Business Development to local and national Programming.In addition to more than 33-years at APMG, I've also led business development, strategic planning, fund raising for a private hospital group and its foundation in Reading, PA, and was vice president for Advancement and University Relations at a private liberal arts university in Riverside, CA. I have served on the Boards of National Public Radio (NPR), The Sheridan Story/Every Meal and Concordia Academy, and I'm an active member of the Itasca Project (a civic alliance of private-sector CEO’s, elected officials, public administrators and education leaders seeking new ways to address regional economic competitiveness and quality of life). I have a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in journalism communications.

As Chairman & CEO of Jack Morton Worldwide, Josh’s vision for the agency is to foster an ideas-led culture that creates the world’s most powerful and engaging brand experiences, and to help Jack Morton’s clients build the world’s most talked-about experience brands. Josh became CEO in March 2003 and added the title of Chairman in 2007. Under his leadership, Jack Morton has invested in its core offerings to help launch products and brands; engage customers and consumers; and align employees and sales channels. Through his stewardship, the agency has grown globally, with offices in the US, UK, Australia, China and the Middle East and has invested in enhanced planning, measurement and digital capabilities. During his tenure the agency has elevated its creative talent, winning dozens of awards from industry bodies including the Cannes Lions, Effies, Stevies, EX Awards and Webby Awards. Josh is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the board of City Year Boston, a national youth service corps.

Toby Poynter is a Chief Executive Officer at Poynter Institute and is based in Fort Worth, Texas. He has worked as Network Operations Control at CBS News and CBS -Television Dallas/Fort Worth at Gaylord Entertainment. Toby studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey between 1983 and 1985 and University of Texas At Arlington between 1981 and 1983.

Jeff Katz is a VP:Operations at Definition 6. He has worked as President and Chief Operating Officer at Definition 6 and General Manager at CORNERSTONE PROPANE LP. Jeff studied at Jacksonville University between 1996 and 1997 and University of Maryland between 1987 and 1992.