Maurice "Moss" Bresnahan

President and CEO

Abbreviated biography for introduction as speaker

President and CEO of South Carolina's statewide public television and radio network--South Carolina ETV and South Carolina ETV Radio--since September 2001.

Under his guidance, ETV has developed a long-term strategy to transition its educational analog spectrum to the FCC-mandated Education Broadband Services (EBS). The plan provides wireless broadband services for K-12 schools, higher education and city, county and state governments throughout SC.

During Bresnahan’s tenure, ETV has also launched the South Carolina Channel, a digital service devoted solely to local programming.

In addition, in recognition of the growing importance of the Web, Bresnahan has overseen the expansion of ETV’s online educational services, including StreamlineSC, a free video service, comprised of tens of thousands of offerings, which is available to every school in SC.

Bresnahan’s recognition of the importance of local programming has resulted in the creation of a South Carolina-focused documentary series, “Carolina Stories,” and an Emmy-winning independent film series, “ Southern Lens.”

Under his aegis ETV also has developed a robust slate of news and public affairs shows that includes everything from an ambitious schedule of political debates, to the launch of “The Big Picture,” the centerpiece of ETV’s expanded public-affairs coverage.

Before coming to ETV, Bresnahan served as president and general manager of WVPT-TV, in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia from 1997 to 2001; as general manager at WQPT-TV, Moline, Illinois, and KQCT-TV, Davenport, Iowa; manager of programming and public affairs at Continental Cablevision of New England; and as a communications officer in the mayor's office at Boston City Hall. He taught television production and mass communications at University of Virginia, Emerson College, Endicott College and Boston University.

Since coming to Columbia, Bresnahan has joined the board of directors of the South Carolina Aquarium, the University of SC College of Mass Communication, the South Carolina K-12 School Technology Committee, the Newsplex Directorate, and the State Agency Directors Organization. He also serves on the board of directors for APTS and ITVS.

Bresnahan received his B.S. and M.S. from Boston University. He also received a certificate in Irish studies from the University College of Dublin, Ireland. He has completed executive education courses at the Harvard Business School, University of Virginia, William and Mary, and University of Iowa.

Bresnahan also served as an officer in the Navy and Naval Reserve for 10 years; and taught English in Yokohama, Japan. Bresnahan, his wife and two children live in Columbia, SC.

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