Kevin E. Martin oversees the management of $280 million in "formula" grants to public television and radio stations -- more than 70 percent of the Corporation's total federal appropriation -- and is responsible for several other, competitive grant programs for public television stations. He joined CPB's staff in May 2007.
Previously, Martin had worked at the Independent Television Service (ITVS), where he began his career in 1990 as its first Director of Finance and Administration, establishing the infrastructure and core business systems for the then-new public media entity. After five years with ITVS, Martin moved on to work as Senior Vice President and CFO of Twin Cities Public Television (KTCA), where he was instrumental in developing their first for-profit subsidiary. In 1998 Martin joined North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA), serving as Executive Vice President and COO and Interim President and CEO leading the effort to turn around KERA's financial performance after five consecutive years of deficits.
Martin has served on numerous boards of directors, including the International Public Television's (INPUT), the Development Exchange Inc. (DEI), and the Public Broadcasting Management Association (PBMA). He served on the ITVS Board of Directors from 1999 to 2004, serving as chairman in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
