Staff and Board

WISE STAFF

WISE employs a small number of people who perform various roles in training volunteer producers, facility maintenance, program scheduling, and other activities that ensure smooth day-to-day operations and future sustainability.

Current full-time WISE employees include:



David Vogel (Email: david [at] wisechannel.org) holds a Master's Degree from the University of California - Los Angeles and has been employed at CTV since 1987. In his role as General Manager, Mr. Vogel is ultimately responsible for every aspect of the organization's activities, including day-to-day operations, staffing, growth & development.



Kevin Jeske (Email: kevin [at] wisechannel.org) holds a Master's Degree from the University of Tennessee and has been employed at CTV since 1998. In his role as Director of Development, Mr. Jeske is primarily responsible for providing assistance in the planning and coordination of major growth and organizational development initiatives which support the mission of the WISE.



Corey Pass holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and has been employed at CTV since 2003. In his role as an Access Coordinator, Mr. Pass is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of The WISE Channel, as well as coordination of staff-produced programs, training new producers, and performing the necessary steps involved in receiving and scheduling programs for playback.



Brian Greer (Email: brian [at] wisechannel.org) holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and has been employed at CTV since 2005. In his role as an Access/Promotions Coordinator, Mr. Greer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the WISE website, production of promotional material for the station and performing the necessary steps involved in receiving and scheduling programs for playback.



John Enloe holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and has been employed at CTV since 2000. In his role as an Access Coordinator, Mr. Enloe is primarily responsible for performing the necessary steps involved in receiving and scheduling programs for playback.

WISE BOARD

Except to the extent expressly limited by the Articles of Incorporation, or the Bylaws of the Corporation, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The directors shall have all powers permitted by applicable statutes and laws not expressly limited by the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Corporation. No officer, director, or employee of the Corporation has authority to incur any debt or obligation on behalf of the Corporation in an amount exceeding $5,000 without prior approval by resolution from the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors consists of 11 members who meet four times a year - January, June, August and November. The Directors serve a three-year term. Members must be approved by City Council. In 2008, the Board will meet January 15, May 20, September 16 and November 11.

BOARD MEMBERS

Louis Crossley, Board Chairman

Kirk Dale, Comcast

Beth Waters, Treasurer, Community Producer

Jim Idol, Knox County Schools

Jerry Seale, First Baptist Church

Steve Hall, City Council

Mark D. Harmon, County Commission

Jackie Lane, Vice Chairman, Community Producer

Thomas Strickland, Jr., Mayor's Office

Sheila Wittke, Secretary, Community Producer

Jason Clabo, Knology

For more information call 865-215-8848 or email ctv@ctvknox.org