Your CTV Board
Board Members were elected in the February 2023 Board election. Board members meet regularly to discuss the important aspects of how CTV runs and makes decisions. All members may attend these meetings. All members are eligible to run for election during the yearly Board election.
The Board looks forward to welcoming you at a meeting and hearing your input as a member of the community!
Board Chair
David DeRienzo
David has worked in adult education for 15 years, starting as a tutor in math, science, and social studies for a TABE program at his college. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film & Cinematography from The University of Central Florida, and he combines his experience as the head of a learning & development organization with his storytelling capability to engage and empower his community.
Vice Chair
Kurt Liedtke
Kurt Liedtke is a professional filmmaker, photographer, commercial drone pilot, and marketing coordinator, who has worked extensively in the entertainment industry, media, and education. Originally from Eugene, Ore., Liedtke worked for over a decade in Los Angeles in music, film, social media, and videogames, before relocating to Southern Oregon where he worked for seven years as a multimedia journalist.
Treasurer
Verna Reidy
Verna's journey to CTV began with a video production class, leading to a regular program titled "Practical Yoga for Everyday People." She MC'ed the CTV production of the Eugene Celebration Parade. She has been a CTV board member off and on for many years., providing a stabilizing presence amidst past turmoil. She serves as CTV's treasurer.
Board Member
Kevin Corridon
Kevin has lived in Eugene for fifteen years now. He has experience in video production and public radio prior to arriving here. Kevin has been a part of Eugene Cannabis TV since March of 2008. First as a camera operator, and eventually becoming Assistant Producer/Technical Director. I have also assisted with technical work and repairs around the studio. He has served as the CTV Vice President.
Board Member
Jeff Johnston
Jeff is a native Oregonian, grew up in Oregon City, and lived in Southern California, Indiana and back to California before permanently returning to Oregon in 2002. His photography, writing and vehicle interests resulted in a career side trip as an automotive journalist since 1978. That work was blended with a return to video projects during the early 990s when his employer, Trailer Life magazine, where Jeff was the Technical Director, started a television show called RV Today, which lasted about 3 years.
Katherine Ki'ya Wilson
Board Member
Katherine was a Founding Member of the first Oregon Filmmakers Association, as a result of getting support for it state-wide via Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh, and as a member of his Motion Picture task force in 1982. It soon factioned off into OMPA, MOPAN, and SOFA charters, long before they ever had the internet and zoom to help us meet together state-wide.
Board Member
Hayden Currie
Hayden Currie is a filmmaker and storyteller who utilizes his life experiences to explore themes of self-identity, reinvention, and personal growth. Hayden works in the TV news industry, and joined CTV to transform it into a thriving hub for filmmakers and creatives in our community, elevating the organization as a cornerstone for film and storytelling.
Board Member
Mike Schwab
Mike Schwab has been a Producer at The Community TV Station of Lane County for 11 years. After performing comedy sketches at an open mic theater group called No Shame Eugene, he had a desire to turn sketches into short films. Upon discovering the community TV station, he began producing comedic short films in the CTV studio. This is Mike's second time as one of CTV's Board of Directors. He looks forward to helping it positively affect this community and to help the station reach its full potential.
Board Elections
Board Elections occur every year. The Board has two (2) seats that are elected for 2-year terms and five (5) seats that are elected for 1-year terms. All members in good standing are invited to run for a seat on the Board.
CTV is 100% Volunteer-Run including the work that our Board members donate.