HOUSTON, TX (Oct. 6, 2025) – Houston Public Media Foundation announced the appointment of new leadership and welcomed new members to its board of directors.
With his recent appointment as associate vice president and general manager of Houston Public Media, Joshua Adams will serve in a new ex officio role as a member of the board. Joining Adams as an ex officio member is Russell Dunlavy, vice president for university advancement at the University of Houston.
“It’s an honor to continue serving Houston Public Media, this team and this community,” said Board President John Bradshaw Jr. “While we are experiencing unprecedented challenges across the public media system, Houston Public Media remains steadfast in its mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of the Greater Houston area.”
Joining Bradshaw in leadership roles for the foundation are:
Michael Stewart, vice president/president-elect
Lee Entsminger, secretary
Brian Lee, engagement committee chair
Dennis Malloy, finance committee chair
Deidra Lane Smith, governance committee chair
The foundation board also welcomed new directors, Mark Cook and Barbara Samuels.
“We’re excited to see this year’s board bring such a strong spirit of innovation and camaraderie,” said Adams. “Houston Public Media has emerged from recent funding challenges with a renewed commitment to growth, service and leadership.”
The Houston Public Media Foundation supports Houston Public Media’s mission across radio, television, digital and social platforms by leading fundraising, resource allocation and philanthropic efforts. More information about the Foundation and its Board of Directors is available here.
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ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION
The Houston Public Media Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by an elected board of directors. Its sole purpose is to provide financial support for Houston Public Media. The Foundation’s mission is to marshal resources, relationships and philanthropic support to bring arts, culture, education and trusted news to the Greater Houston area.
(taken from a release)
