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Kehler Named Director of Corporate Partnerships at WKAR

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Judy Kehler has been named Director of Corporate Partnerships for WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University. The announcement was made today by Susi Elkins, Director of Broadcasting and General Manager of WKAR. Kehler steps into the role beginning May 31.  

As Director of Corporate Partnerships, Kehler will oversee development and cultivation of all corporate entities at the PBS- and NPR-affiliated public broadcasting station serving Michigan's capital region.

Kehler comes to WKAR from the Michigan Public Health Institute within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services where she served as Financial Manager.

"Judy is a strategic and creative thinker, experienced in building collaborative relationships that have a positive impact in our community," said Elkins in making the announcement. "WKAR will benefit greatly from her passion and commitment to leveraging our programming and engagement in service of others."

Judy Kehler holds a bachelor's degree in general studies with a concentration on Accounting/Liberal Arts from University of Michigan.

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