Robert Brescia, executive director of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute, is now serving as president of the board of directors for Basin PBS (KPBT-TV).

The appointment was effective Sept. 28, a news release said.

Brescia has served as a Basin PBS board member for three years, joining shortly after his arrival at the JBS Public Leadership Institute.

“There is much to be gained by a close association between our two public organizations. I look forward to serving a very dedicated board and team at Basin PBS as we continue to grow and accomplish the station’s exciting strategy,” Brescia said in the release.