Angie Carr Named New General Manager of Vegas PBS
The veteran media executive will take the helm of the public station in Las Vegas this coming January.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in People
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Angie Carr has been appointed as the new General Manager for Vegas PBS. She is set to begin her leadership role on January 4, 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment brings new leadership to the station following the retirement of Mary Mazur. The move fills a position that has been held by John Turner on an interim basis since September 2026.
Nine PBS recently secured an $11.1 million grant from Ready to Learn to support educational initiatives. This funding success marked a significant achievement during Carr's tenure as chief impact officer.
The players
Angie Carr
She is the incoming General Manager of Vegas PBS and former VP and chief impact officer at Nine PBS.
John Turner
He currently serves as the interim General Manager of Vegas PBS and will hold the post until early 2026.
Mary Mazur
She is the former leader of Vegas PBS whose retirement was announced in early 2026.
Vegas PBS
This is a public television station licensed to the Clark County School District in Nevada.
Nine PBS
This is a public media organization based in St. Louis where Carr previously held executive leadership roles.
The details
Vegas PBS, which is licensed to the Clark County School District, selected Carr to oversee its daily operations and community engagement efforts. She transitions to this role after serving as VP and chief impact officer for Nine PBS in St. Louis, Missouri.
Timeline
Carr joined Nine PBS as a manager of special events in 2015.
Carr was promoted to director of community impact in 2019.
Mary Mazur announced her retirement in February 2026.
John Turner was named interim General Manager in September 2026.
Angie Carr will begin her new position on January 4, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition reflects a broader industry push to prioritize community impact and educational grant acquisition. It aligns with the operational strategies seen at other public stations leveraging external funding sources like the Ready to Learn program.
The change in station leadership could impact local programming focus and educational resources offered by Vegas PBS to the Clark County community. Viewers may notice shifts in station priorities as the new General Manager implements her strategic vision for the network.
The takeaway
The appointment of an executive with a strong background in community impact suggests a strategic focus on educational outreach for the station. Residents and viewers can anticipate a potential expansion of community-driven programming under this new leadership.
What happens next
Angie Carr is scheduled to officially assume her duties as General Manager at Vegas PBS on January 4, 2026.
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