KPBS and The Changing Landscape of Media with Tom Karlo

KPBS General Manager, Tom Karlo, will discuss the challenges media organizations face in an increasingly digital world.

Friends of Downtown San Diego are thrilled to present our February Speaker, KPBS General Manager, Tom Karlo. With decades of experience serving the San Diego communities, he has seen the changing landscape of how news is shared and received.

He will discuss the challenges media organizations face in an increasingly digital world. He will present KPBS' unique model that allows the organization to provide news and content to the San Diego community with an emphasis on local coverage and programming.

Tom Karlo is general manager of KPBS, the public media stations serving San Diego and Imperial Counties. Karlo began his career at KPBS in 1973 as a part time assistant while studying television and film at San Diego State University. He has held numerous positions including assistant cameraman, director, producer, associate general manager of operations and production, and associate general manager of business, finance and operations. He won three local Emmys prior to his transition into management. Karlo was named general manager in 2009. KPBS has won over 419 awards under Tom’s leadership.

Our venue, Bencotto Italian Kitchen, will serve lunch family style.

• Spring Greens House Salad w/ Caesar Dressing
• Penne Bolognese
• Tomato Basil Mozzerella Capellini
• Tiramisu

Effective January 2020, member lunch price will be $35.00 and non-member lunch price will be $45.00. If you have not renewed your membership, now is the time!