WILL Press Room
Hamlett Named Development Director
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Debbie Hamlett has been named director of development at Illinois Public Media (IPM), which includes the WILL radio and television stations. Hamlett worked for more than 15 years at South Carolina ETV, a statewide public radio and television service, where she was most recently the director of development and programming.
“Illinois Public Media has an outstanding reputation for serving the community,” she said. “I’m thrilled to join such a great team to build on the station’s remarkable legacy. I was immediately drawn to the warmth and generosity of the IPM staff and everyone I met.”
Hamlett, who began work at IPM on May 31, manages the membership, marketing, corporate support and major giving activities at IPM, and also serves as a member of the organization’s senior management team.
Illinois Public Media General Manager Mark Leonard said Hamlett’s successful track record in development at South Carolina ETV is one of reasons she is an outstanding choice to lead Illinois Public Media’s fundraising and marketing efforts. “Her extensive industry experience and enthusiasm will be great assets to IPM and to the central Illinois community,” he said.
Hamlett has served on the board of the Public Radio Association of Development Officers and served for four years as chair of the National Educational Telecommunications Association Development Council.