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Pennon, the parent organization of WITF public media, has named nonprofit business leader Tom Baldrige interim president and CEO, effective immediately. PHOTO/PROVIDED BY PENNON
Pennon names interim president/CEO
Pennon, the parent organization of WITF public media, has named nonprofit business leader Tom Baldrige interim president and CEO, effective immediately.
A nonprofit executive with over three decades of leadership experience, Baldrige served as president and CEO of Lancaster Chamber prior to joining Pennon.
“As a Central Pennsylvania resident, I’ve seen firsthand how Pennon has served this community,” Baldrige said in a statement. “I’m humbled to serve as interim president and CEO and committed to leading with transparency, collaboration, and a clear focus on sustainable, community-centered progress. I look forward to working with the board, staff, donors and residents to deepen our impact and build a strong future.”
Pennon’s Board Chair Leigh Horner served as interim president and CEO for a transitional period and is stepping down from that role and will continue serving as Pennon’s board chair. Pennon’s Executive Committee voted unanimously to appoint Baldrige on Dec. 4.
“Pennon is a mission-focused organization, and Tom’s fierce support of public media and experience in nonprofit executive leadership made him the perfect choice for this role,” said Horner. “As we step into a new chapter, Tom’s passion and experience will guide our team in delivering on our mission of expanding educational services and providing trusted local journalism and public media across our 19-county region.”
Baldrige serves on four non-profit boards – High Foundation; Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health; Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; and Lancaster History. He has received the Life Member Award, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; Honorary Doctorates from Millersville, Elizabethtown and Thaddeus Stevens colleges; and Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award.
Baldrige will focus on organizational stability and identifying timely opportunities for continued progress as the board works to recruit a permanent president and CEO, per the release.
“Tom understands, believes in, and champions Pennon’s mission,” Horner added. “The Pennon Board is confident and excited to have Tom move our organization forward.”
