Pacifica Radio Appoints Transitional Leadership: Summer Reese

August 16, 2012

For Immediate Release

Contact: Summer Reese
Interim Executive Director
(Mobile) (510) 333-196X
Email: summer [at] pacifica.org

Pacifica Radio Appoints Transitional Leadership: Summer Reese
Board Chair Takes Over as Interim Executive Director

Berkeley- The Pacifica Foundation's Board of Directors has appointed Board Chair Summer Reese as Interim Executive Director effective August 17, 2012, to stabilize the organization with continuity of leadership, while a search for a new permanent Executive Director is conducted.

As Board Chair, Ms. Reese is well versed in the challenges facing the organization and the steps necessary to meet and overcome them. Ms. Reese will continue to work with the board, staff, and volunteers to stabilize Pacifica's finances, increase listenership, and improve service to the community. Outgoing Executive Director Arlene Englehardt will be working together with Ms. Reese for a smooth transition in leadership.

The Pacifica Foundation looks forward to a new and energetic chapter in its history of serving the listening public with news, information, arts and culture and forwarding the Pacifica mission.

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