Kansas City PBS appoints Cara Williams Fry president and CEO

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:47 am

Cara Williams Fry

Staff | Kansas City PBS

Kansas City PBS announced the appointment of Cara Williams Fry as president and CEO, effective July 20, marking a new chapter in the station’s leadership.

“We are thrilled to welcome Cara as the next leader of Kansas City PBS,” said David Burke, board chair. “Her passion for public media and collaborative approach make her the right person to guide the organization into its next phase. With her deep experience, we look forward to partnering with Cara and the team to continue growing and expanding the vital service Kansas City PBS provides to our community.”

She brings a proven record of leadership with deep expertise in strategic vision, journalistic integrity, audience-focused innovation and multi-platform content strategy. She has held several executive roles in public media, most recently serving as general manager of Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), a Washington State University licensee that has the ability to reach an audience of more than three million across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.

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Kansas City PBS appoints Cara Williams Fry president and CEO

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