Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced that Montgomery County resident Steven J. Schupak, MPT’s current executive vice president and station manager, will become the sixth president and chief executive officer of the 55-year-old statewide TV network on July 1, succeeding retiring CEO Larry D. Unger. Schupak’s selection by MPT’s governing body, the Maryland Public Broadcasting…

Maryland Public Television announced Friday Steven Schupak, the current executive vice president and station manager, as the incoming chief executive officer and president. Schupak, who has been with the network since 2003, will step into his new role on July 1 following the retirement of outgoing MPT CEO Larry D. Unger, according to a news…

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Maryland Public Television (MPT) named Steven J. Schupak the television network’s sixth president and chief executive office. Schupak is MPT’s current executive vice president and station manager and will succeed retiring CEO Larry D. Unger on July 1, 2025. Schupak was selected by MPT’s governing body, the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, after a nationwide search.…

Steven J. Schupak of Potomac was named Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) next president and chief executive officer. Schupak currently is executive vice president and station manager at MPT. He becomes the sixth president and CEO of the 55-year-old statewide television network in July, succeeding retiring CEO Larry D. Unger. Schupak joined MPT in 2003 after…

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