Vermont PBS has announced several promotions and additions to its leadership team, intended to position the company to effectively meet the needs of viewers. These changes will also help Vermont PBS increase its commitment to local content. Glenn Dudley has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Engineering, tasked with developing technological strategies and leveraging technology-based solutions for Vermont PBS. Glenn has been with Vermont PBS for 16 years serving in various technical positions. Jeff Vande Griek has been promoted to the new role of Vice President of Member Experience. This position oversees all marketing and communications for Vermont PBS, and interfaces with the Development team to ensure the organization’s communications are aligned. Jeff has been with Vermont PBS since 1996, overseeing the organization’s promotions and communications. Scott Campitelli joins Vermont PBS as Vice President of Content Development and Distribution, where he will oversee Vermont PBS’ production and programming teams while also spearheading the acquisition of new content. Scott joins Vermont PBS from RETN, where he served as Executive Director for the past 20 years. Scott is a founder in 2007 of the statewide Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) digital program-sharing network of the Vermont Access Network (VAN), connecting community media channels throughout the state. “The additions of Glenn, Jeff and Scott rounds out the senior leadership team and positions Vermont PBS for future success,” said Holly Groschner, Vermont PBS’ President and CEO. “The team in place today will allow us to nimbly respond to the rapid changes in technology and business that are the reality of operating a public media company. I’m excited to have this team of leaders in place as we move toward our 50th year of operation in 2017.” Vermont PBS also welcomes two additional hires. Julia Andrews joins the organization as Senior Manager of Member Experience, helping to shape the company’s marketing and communications strategy. Previously, she ran a marketing and PR consultancy, J Andrews Marketing. Julia also spent a decade in marketing in the telecommunications industry for national providers. Eric Ford joins Vermont PBS as Senior Manager of Local Content. Eric is leading up the organization’s focus on acquiring the best Vermont content available. He joins the company from Burlington City Arts, where he was Director of Communications. Ford is also co-founder of the Burlington Film Society which began in 2012, and serves on the board and film festival programming committee of the Vermont International Film Foundation. Vermont PBS is Vermont’s statewide public media provider, bringing visual stories to Vermont and beyond on television and online. Vermont PBS PLUS is the station’s second HD channel, launched in 2014, featuring a mix of locally produced stories and PBS favorites. Vermont PBS is available over the air and on most cable outlets in Vermont and Montreal.