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Ele Ellis Appointed As CEO and Gm of Blue Ridge Public Radio In Asheville, N.C.

PRIVATEMar 27, 2025•about 1 year ago

Position

General Manager

Company

Blue Ridge Public Radio

Ele Ellis
AshevilleMusicBroadcastingInternet Radio

Description

Ele Ellis has been hired as the new CEO and GM of Blue Ridge Public Radio, taking over from interim CEO and GM Tim Roesler. Ellis brings a wealth of experience in content and programming from her previous roles in public radio stations across the country.

Company Information

Company

Blue Ridge Public Radio

Location

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

About

Blue Ridge Public Radio is an independent, nonprofit news and media organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to 650,000 people across 14 Appalachian counties in the region. We create journalism that informs, inspires, connects, and reflects the people and places of Western North Carolina.

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