PEOPLE AT PCN

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Brian Lockman
President and Chief Executive Officer
brianlockman@pcntv.com

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 Operations.

During his tenure at C-SPAN, Mr. Lockman produced and directed the first live television coverage of the Iowa presidential precinct caucuses, directed C-SPAN's first live coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in 1984, and produced C-SPAN's coverage of the aftermath of the military coup in the Soviet Union in 1991.

In addition, he served three years as Chairman of the U.S. Capitol Media Fiber Project, a consortium of all networks and news bureaus in Washington, and served one year as Chairman of the Radio-Television Correspondents' Association, the organization composed of the Capitol Hill radio and television press corps.

Mr. Lockman is a founding board member of the Pennsylvania Press Club and served for three years as its first president. He is also a founding board member of NAPAN, the National Association of Public Affairs Networks, and a founding board member of the Pennsylvania Freedom of Information Coalition.

Since 1996 he has been the host of the weekly interview series “PA Books,” which features authors of books on Pennsylvania topics, and is a frequent host of the PCN Call-In program.

He is author of four books, “PCN Tours” released in 2003, “World War II: In Their Own Words” and “Pioneers of Cable Television” both released in 2005, and “World War II Reflections,” published in 2009.

Mr. Lockman is a native of Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia. He has been married for 34 years to Nancy Karvois Lockman, and they have two daughters.

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William J. Bova,
Senior Vice President, Programming
billbova@pcntv.com

As programming senior vice president, Bill oversees PCN's entire coverage and scheduling department in Harrisburg (which entails the selection, assignment, production, and acquisition of public affairs programs), as well as the network's Philadelphia and Pittsburgh bureaus. He also evaluates new and ongoing programming opportunities and partnerships.

Bill joined PCN in November 1993 as Producer-Director, after working at Harrisburg's ABC affiliate, WHTM-TV, as director and assistant producer of morning newscasts. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Elizabethtown College and a master's degree in telecommunications from Kutztown University.

Bill has been instrumental in increasing the "people’s voice" on PCN by covering and arranging events, such as public forums and talk shows, where citizens connect with elected state officials. He also stresses the significance of live and same-day public affairs coverage in providing viewers with relevant and timely information.

Follow Bill Bova on Twitter at www.twitter.com/billbova.

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Debra Kohr Sheppard,
Senior Vice President, Operations
debkohr@pcntv.com

Debra Kohr Sheppard's responsibilities as Senior Vice President of Operations include oversight of PCN’s technical facility, engineering functions, and satellite truck. She is currently leading the effort to convert PCN to high definition.

Previously, Debra oversaw the design, construction, and implementation of PCN’s new digital technical facility. This included organizing the delivery, installation, and training of all equipment including the delicate task of switching over to the new Master Control. Her article describing PCN’s technical facility was published in the December 2005 issue of Broadcast Engineering.

The PA Department of Education honored Debra with the Excellence in Leadership Award for a seven-hour series documenting the PA Governor’s Schools. Previously she attended the School for the Arts (PGSA) as a dance student and instructor.

Debra has been with PCN since 1993 and is a Kutztown University graduate. She is an active member of the Cumberland County Daughters of the American Revolution and former board member of the Central PA Association for Female Executives (CPAFE).

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Rick Cochran,
Vice President, Marketing
rickcochran@pcntv.com

As Vice President of Marketing, Rick is responsible for developing network underwriting packages and overall fundraising. In addition, he manages the various programming licensing requests and ancillary product sales as well as PCN's retail and wholesale DVD/VHS programs. He was instrumental in publishing the network's popular "World War II: In Their Own Words" and “World War II Reflections” books.

Rick is also charged with overseeing the network’s communications and affiliate relations aspects as well as special projects and events.

A member of the PCN staff since December 2002, Rick was formally a Group Publisher with PRIMEDIA Magazine and Internet Group. He is a native of Pennsylvania and received a B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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Melissa Hiler,
Vice President & Controller
melissahiler@pcntv.com

As Vice President & Controller for Pennsylvania Cable Network, Melissa’s responsibilities include financial reporting and preparation of the annual budget. In addition, she oversees the Human Resource function for PCN. In May 2007, Melissa was appointed to the PCN Board of Directors as Treasurer.

A 1991 graduate of Messiah College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and a past President of its Harrisburg Chapter. Additionally she is a member of SHRM, Society of Human Resource Management. Melissa joined PCN in February 2007.

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Michelle Harter,
Director, Corporate Communications
michelleharter@pcntv.com

As Director of Corporate Communications, Michelle is responsible for all public relations aspects of the network including media materials and press releases; affiliate, media, and community relations; special projects and network promotion as well as affiliate acquisition and foundation development.

In her affiliate relations role at the network, Michelle oversees the needs of participating cable operators as well as develops network community outreach programs for those affiliates. She is also involved in the negotiation and handling of carriage agreements.

Prior to her employment with PCN, Michelle was an advertising and marketing consultant for large and small businesses. She was also a News Director, Anchor, and General Assignment Reporter at a cable news station in Virginia and a General Assignment Reporter with WGAL-TV. Michelle holds a B.A. in Radio-TV-Film: Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science from Temple University.

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Kat Prickett,
Supervising Producer
katprickett@pcntv.com

As a supervising producer at PCN, Kat’s responsibilities include producing PCN’s “Journalists Roundtable” and “PCN Profiles,” hosting the PCN Call-In, and overseeing the creation and production of all network on-air promos. She has also produced numerous award-winning special programs for the network such as “How to Run for Office,” “Benjamin Franklin: Statesman & Diplomat” and the interstitial series “PA Firsts.” Kat has hosted many open phone programs about the PA Budget and Bonusgate, as well as Election programming during the 2008 elections. Kat is a 2005 graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Speech Communications/Broadcasting and joined PCN in September 2005. She previously worked for WITF as the associate producer for the statewide travel series “Explore PA.”

Follow Kat on Twitter at www.twitter.com/katprickett.

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Francine Schertzer,
Supervising Producer
francineschertzer@pcntv.com

Francine Schertzer is a Supervising Producer with the Pennsylvania Cable Network.

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 PA House floor proceedings and is intimately involved with producing various legislative and political events, including coverage of the state budget process and state-wide elections. Additionally, she produces the weekly "PA Books" program and a variety of specialty programming.

Francine joined PCN in 1997. She is a 1997 graduate of Susquehanna University, holding a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications and Writing. As a student, she worked at NBC’s London Bureau and completed an adult summer program at Oxford University.

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Corey Clarke,
Philadelphia Bureau Chief
coreyclarke@pcntv.com

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.

A graduate of Kutztown University with a degree in Electronic Media, Mr. Clarke first began his career with PCN in September 1998.

For more information about PCN's bureaus, click here.

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Doug Sicchitano,
Pittsburgh Bureau Chief
pittsburgh@pcntv.com

Doug Sicchitano’s responsibilities include the daily operations of the Pittsburgh Bureau, covering PCN-associated Pittsburgh events, as well as maintaining stable PCN coverage and support for area programming. In addition, Doug plays an integral role in building relationships for PCN with Pittsburgh media outlets, elected officials, and western Pennsylvania viewers.

A 2000 graduate of Bethany College with a degree in Film and Television, Doug began his career at CNN and joined PCN in October of 2004.

For more information about PCN's bureaus, click here.

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Larry Kaspar,
Host
larrykaspar@pcntv.com

Larry Kaspar is an Associate Producer at PCN. Larry can be seen on air during PCN's live Call-In program, as well as "PCN Profiles."

Larry produces PCN's most popular series, "PCN Tours," which visits factories all over Pennsylvania to show viewers how things are made. He has also produced segments of "Vintage Video," featuring historic films of Pennsylvania. Larry came to PCN in 1993. From the mid '80s to early '90s, he worked in broadcast news at WHP-TV 21 in Harrisburg, PA as a newscast producer and writer. He graduated from Penn State University in 1981 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Broadcasting. Larry is a life-long Pennsylvania resident, and was raised in Camp Hill.