Naperville Community TV begins executive director search after leader’s 23-year tenure
Nonprofit executive search firm KEES has been retained to find the next executive director for Naperville Community Television (NCTV17).
Located in Naperville, NCTV17 is a nonprofit organization that delivers community-centered journalism that reflects diverse voices to foster shared understanding and civic engagement. KEES President/CEO Heather Eddy and Project Manager Randi Blasutti will lead the search following the successful tenure and upcoming transition of the organization’s current leader, Liz Spencer.
Neveen Michael, board president, shared, “We are so incredibly grateful for Liz’s leadership and contributions over the last two decades. Thanks to Liz — and the dynamic, talented team behind NCTV17 — the station will continue to be Naperville’s trusted source for local information.”
As a premier executive search firm, KEES specializes in executive searches for top leadership positions such as chief executive officer, president, and executive director roles and has a successful history of placing accomplished nonprofit executives nationwide, especially after the transition of long-tenured leaders or Founders.
This partnership builds upon KEES’ history of executive search success and its established relationships within the Naperville community and the surrounding DuPage and Will counties.
The board has appointed a search committee, chaired by Kash Aqeel, and including Emily Cross Vayr, and Carolina Zavala. The committee will begin its work immediately and aims to announce the next executive director in the fall, allowing for a smooth transition as the departing leader moves on to her next chapter.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank Liz for her vision and dedication during her tenure. We are committed to finding a world-class successor, and are grateful to have her continued leadership and guidance throughout this transition process,” said Kash Aqeel, chair of the search committee for Naperville Community Television board of directors. “We are thrilled to have retained KEES as our search partner of choice, and look forward to working with their local leadership and team on this important search.”
“Congratulations to Liz Spencer as she embarks on this next personal chapter,” states Heather Eddy. “Liz’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping NCTV17 into a trusted source of community-centered journalism. Her dedication to elevating diverse voices and fostering civic engagement has left an enduring legacy. It is an honor to have been selected as NCTV17’s partner, and we look forward to collaborating with the organization’s leadership during this transition as we continue advancing its vital mission.”
Confidential inquiries, candidate recommendations, and additional details concerning this upcoming executive director search may be addressed directly to Randi Blasutti at rblasutti@kees2success.com.
About NCTV17
Founded in 1987, Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to telling local stories on air and online! The station delivers hyperlocal news coverage of the people, places, and perspectives that matter to Naperville area residents. From a local perspective on national news to what’s being discussed at Naperville’s City Hall, Naperville News 17 keeps residents informed about what’s happening in their community.
The television station covers local elections, puts viewers curbside at parades, and showcases various community events, performances, and presentations. NCTV17 also produces talk shows and documentaries. On Naperville Sports Weekly, reporters cover both boys’ and girls’ varsity sports from all six local area high schools, bringing fans the highlights, interviews, and stories not seen anywhere else. To learn more, visit www.nctv17.org
ABOUT KEES
KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A certified woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, compensation analysis, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.