Summary of Fiscal Years 2009–2012

SUMMARY OF FISCAL YEARS 2009–2012 SUMMARY OF FISCAL YEARS 2009–2012 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Jim McCluney Chairman Jim McCluney has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emulex Corporation and Vixel Corporation, and has held senior executive positions with worldwide responsibilities at both Apple Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation. Most recently, Mr. McCluney was instrumental in developing Emulex’s strategy for growth and executing four strategic acquisitions: Endace, ServerEngines, Aarohi Communications and Sierra Logic, positioning Emulex for entry into new high-growth market segments. His visionary growth strategies and global market knowledge have cemented him as an asset to the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees, holding the position of Board Chair. “PBS SoCaL is California’s largest classroom, the 2nd largest broadcast market in the US, the largest stage for the arts and our most trusted source of information. These are just a few examples of why I chose to serve on the Board of PBS SoCaL. I see an expansive and developing future for PBS SoCaL.” Mel Rogers President & CEO As a former radio and television reporter and program host, Mr. Rogers is passionate about TV and radio aimed at creating an informed citizenry. He became the president of KOCE-TV in 1997, at which point he aggressively expanded efforts to make the station an indispensable part of the Orange County fabric. After 17 years under Rogers’ leadership, PBS SoCaL is now one of the top 3 most watched PBS stations among the nation’s 350 PBS stations. His public television influence extends beyond Southern California—he completed six years as a member of the national PBS Board of Directors and three years as Chair of the California Public Television Association and is former Chair of the Utah Broadcasters Association. “After 17 years at the helm, it’s exciting to see that PBS SoCaL is now one of the top 3 most watched PBS stations among the nation’s 350 local PBS stations. Thanks to the support of many of you, PBS SoCaL may be the most impactful philanthropic enterprise in Southern California.” EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP S. Paul Musco Vice-Chairman As one of Orange County’s most influential businessmen, S. Paul Musco has established himself as an effective entrepreneur and global philanthropist. Among his many companies is Relief Pod International, helping people be prepared, self- sufficient and confident during disaster and emergency situations. He is a trustee and major fundraiser for many prestigious organizations, including Chapman University, the Los Angeles Opera and the Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council. Mr. Musco holds the position of Vice-Chair on the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees. “I feel PBS SoCaL is an important part of who we are as citizens and plays a critical part in the development of our future generations. I am pleased to serve as Vice-Chair of the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees. This is an organization whose mission I believe in and support.” Andrew Russell Chief Operating Officer Andy Russell is one of the most impactful leaders in public television. Over the past 20 years, he has held executive positions at PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with a wide range of national responsibilities. He led the efforts that created PBS’s Ready To Learn service for pre-school children and that re-shaped the PBS primetime schedule. He led the creation of PBS Distribution, now the fifth largest PTV organization in the US, which serves as the ancillary distribution arm for PBS programs on digital and home video platforms. He has also been responsible for public television’s strategy and many of its major initiatives since 2001. He joined PBS SoCaL in the spring of 2013. “PBS SoCaL is founded on the belief that media can do more—that it can foster discovery, inspire empowerment, and build understanding in our increasingly diverse, complex, and ever-changing world. In the coming year, I look forward to our strategic efforts to drive growth of this immensely important PBS station.” A Message from President & CEO PBS, Washington D.C. “PBS SoCaL is vital to the success of PBS, and we are proud of their accomplishments as they step into their role as the lead PBS station for Greater Los Angeles. PBS SoCaL is not only essential to the communities of Southern California, it is important to the nation. PBS SoCaL is connecting arts and artists not just to your region, but to America. Since 2011, when it became the PBS flagship station in LA, PBS SoCaL has strengthened our on-air image, built up our online and mobile services, and grown our capacity to make a larger impact in this dynamic, important media market.” — Paula A. Kerger EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Administrative Management Dawn Ariza CFO/VP Human Resources Ms. Ariza has worked in accounting her entire professional life and has been involved in the broadcasting industry for 10 years. Prior to coming on board at PBS SoCaL in 2004, she worked for 17 years with a publicly traded manufacturing company. She is deeply commited to the PBS SoCaL mission and uses her extensive background to help the station in its growth and success. Ardelle C. St.George General Counsel Ms. St.George serves as General Counsel for PBS SoCaL. She is a name partner of the law firm, St.George & Carnegie and also serves as the Corporate Secretary of PDES, an international standards organization. Her areas of practice include negotiating multi- billion dollar outsourcing transactions, representing Fortune 100 companies in technology consortia, and establishing and implementing intellectual property. Ed Miskevich Jamie Cansler Jamie Myers Station Manager Sr. Director, Board/Government VP, Education & Community Relations & Special Projects Engagement BOARD OF TRUSTEES Our Volunteers In addition to those in direct managerial positions, our As we move forward in our role as SoCal’s primary PBS board is comprised of volunteers, financial supporters and station and embark upon an 80-million dollar campaign, community figures. Our board has been in existence since we rely upon our stellar volunteers to actively engage in 1978. Volunteers serve a three-year term, after which time major donor fundraising. While our board is balanced with they may be nominated for an additional two terms. Some both community leaders and major donors, all are charged have served more than three terms, having chosen to re- with fiduciary responsibilities. engage following a brief retirement. Rita Moreno, PBS CEO Paula Kerger, PBS SoCaL board member Helen Members who have supported Hernandez and CBS anchor Laura Diaz PBS SoCaL for over 40 years Community demonstration 50th Anniversary March on PBS SoCaL hosts a town hall on the drop-out event for Ready to Learn Washington, live streaming event crisis (L-R Hari Sreenivasan, Melinda Gates) PBS SoCaL Studio Groundbreaking (L-R) Russ Leatherby, Mary Lyons, Jo Ellen Chatham, Ed Orange County Children’s Book Festival Arnold, Clifford, Mel Rogers, Costa Mesa Mayor Jim Righeimer, Heide Cortese, S. Paul Musco BOARD OF TRUSTEES PBS SoCaL’s mobile studio for career exploration Bob Romney Treasurer Bob Romney was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zenographics (sold in 2007 to Marvell). He was also the principal architect of the Zenographics imaging software. Mr. Romney serves as a member of the Advisory Board at Miramar Venture Partners, and is the Vice-Chairman of UC Irvine’s CEO Roundtable. Additionally, he is a Director for the OCTANe board, and a former Director for the Pacific Symphony Board. Mr. Romney received a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UC Irvine, and a BA from the University of Virginia. Mr. Romney joined the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees in 2010. Mary Lyons Secretary Mary Lyons is a passionate supporter of quality art education and public-private partnerships in the arts. As a singer in the Pacific Chorale, Mary harbors a true love for the arts. Mary is a former public school teacher. Since 1999, she has received numerous honors and awards for her educational advocacy and philanthropy. PBS SoCaL nominated Mary and her husband Phil for the 2010 Outstanding Philanthropist Award. Mrs. Lyons currently serves as Secretary to the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees and has served as a Trustee since 2001. Marian Bergeson Marian Crittenden Bergeson has flourished in statewide public service for 30 years. Former Secretary of Education in the cabinet of Governor Pete Wilson, Marian was initially elected to the California State Senate in 1984. Mrs. Bergeson has remained active in education, serving on the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee and also chairing the Senate Local Government Committee. She also served under Governor Schwarzenegger as the Chair of the California Transportation Commission. Mrs. Bergeson continues to serve on the board of The MIND Research Institute. She is a founding member of the Tiger Woods Learning Center and was former Chair of the Great Park Foundation. Mrs. Bergeson joined the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees in 2000. Dr. Jo Ellen Chatham Dr. Jo Ellen Chatham is Strategic Planning Manager for Local Public Affairs for Southern California Edison. Prior to joining SCE, Dr. Chatham was a college professor teaching political science and President of Eagle Forum of California, a public policy organization. She was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to the Board of Governors of the California State Bar Association and is a former television and radio commentator. Dr. Chatham has been a member and officer of many esteemed boards, including the Pacific Symphony, the Orange County World Affairs Council, the Orange County Business Council, the Orange County Forum, and is Immediate Past Chair of the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees. Dr. Chatham joined the PBS SoCaL Board of Trustees in 2004.

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