Corey Clarke has been the PCN Philadelphia Bureau Chief since it opened in January 2002. He is responsible for the daily operations of the bureau including covering Philadelphia-related events and provides coverage and technical support for PCN programming originating in the area. Corey has also been an on-air host for a number of PCN Profiles. […]
Archives for November 2015
Larry Kaspar, Producer and Host
Larry Kaspar is a Producer at PCN, and can be seen on air during PCN’s live Call-In program, “On The Issues,” as well as “PCN Profiles.” Larry produces “On The Issues,” a 30-minute interview program with the people who influence and make public policy. He also produces coverage of the state courts, the related series […]
Francine Schertzer, Vice President, Programming
Francine Schertzer is the Vice President of Programming at PCN. She oversees production of PCN’s flagship public affairs show, the PCN Call-In Program, where viewers can speak directly with elected officials and newsmakers, and is a regular weekly host. Francine oversees PCN’s coverage of State House and Senate floor proceedings and is intimately involved with producing […]
Joel Bechtel, Director of Sports Fundraising and Community Awareness
As Director of Sports Fundraising and Community Awareness at PCN, Joel works in the community and around the state to develop new sports partnerships and sponsorships as well as community outreach. A graduate of Elizabethtown College, Joel has 30 years experience in the media industry. For 20 years, he worked at WITF-TV in Harrisburg, holding […]
Matthew Hall, Vice President, Field Operations
Matthew Hall serves as PCN’s Vice President of Field Operations. In that role, he coordinates crew and equipment for field productions. In addition, Matt hosts the Call-In program and other shows on the network. He also co-produces the PCN Tours program, and oversees PCN’s sports productions. A graduate of Marywood University with degrees in Broadcast and Corporate Communications, Matt has been […]
Debra Kohr Sheppard, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Debra Kohr Sheppard’s responsibilities as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer include oversight of PCN’s Operations and Engineering departments, and executive oversight of the technical operations of the Programming department. Recently, she led the effort to build a responsive website and the PCN Select Mobile App. Sheppard managed PCN’s transition to high definition (2011). […]
Brian Lockman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Lockman was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Cable Network in February 1999. He joined PCN as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 1994 after more than fifteen years with C-SPAN. One of C-SPAN’s original four employees, he served more than ten years as that network’s Vice President of […]
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(VIDEO) Gov. Tom Wolf, PA Human Services Secretary Ted Dallas, and Public Utility Commission Chair Gladys Brown news conference