SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell re-elected to America’s Public Television Stations Board of Trustees and as Professional Vice Chair

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice Chair for 2026.

APTS members are comprised of public television stations who play a leading role in developing public television’s legislative agenda and regulatory policies. The nonprofit membership organization ensures a strong and financially sound public television system and helps member stations provide essential public services in education, public safety and civic leadership to the American people.

Below is a full list of newly elected board leaders and re-elected board members.

• Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS in Miami, Florida, has been elected Chair.
• Adrienne Fairwell, President and CEO of South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV), Columbia, South Carolina, has been elected Professional Vice Chair.
• Susan Reardon, Lay Trustee of PBS SoCal, Los Angeles, California, has been elected Lay Vice Chair.

The newly elected trustees are:

• Andrew Batt, Executive Director and General Manager of Iowa PBS, Johnson, Iowa
• Dana Elmquist, Lay Delegate of New Mexico PBS, Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Dan Griffith, Lay Delegate of KET, Lexington, Kentucky
• Rick Schneider, President and CEO of Maine Public, Lewiston, Maine
• David Tang, Lay Delegate of WXXI Public Media, Rochester, New York

The re-elected trustees are:

• Anthony Padgett, General Manager of WOSU Public Media, Columbus, Ohio

Dana Elmquist began his term on Jan. 7, 2026, filling an unexpired term vacancy on the board. The other officers and trustees will begin their terms on March 2, 2026. More information about APTS can be found at apts.org.

“I am honored to be re-elected to another term on the APTS Board of Trustees and to serve again as the Professional Vice Chair. I look forward to helping amplify South Carolina’s voice as part of this national platform and collaborating with public media colleagues to strengthen public television and continue delivering the essential services upon which our citizens depend.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell

FAST FACTS

• SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell was re-elected to serve on the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees.
• Fairwell was re-elected Professional Vice Chair for 2026.
• APTS members are comprised of public television stations who play a leading role in developing public television’s legislative agenda and regulatory policies.
• The officers and trustees begin their term on March 2, 2026.
• More information about APTS can be found at apts.org.

About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state’s public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.