MERRILLVILLE – James Muhammad, the Peabody Award-winning director of radio services for West Virginia Public Broadcasting, will become President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, the umbrella organization for Lakeshore Public Television and 89.1 FM, The Lakeshore.
“James is a well-rounded leader with experience in public media, programming and community outreach,” said Bonita Neff, board chairman.
“I’m excited to join Lakeshore, especially as the television station celebrates 25 years of community service,” Muhammad said. “This is a great opportunity to work with a public media organization and its unique operation as a joint licensee in the Chicago media market. I’m also thrilled to work with Lakeshore’s great staff and committed partners.”
Over the past 25 years, the station has progressed from a one-person show to today’s expanded services such as a full-time newscast with Lakeshore News Tonight, 300 hours of locally produced programming, support from more than 7,000 members, as well as a joint license with NPR affiliate station 89.1 FM, The Lakeshore.
