Maxim Gantman
Audience and Member Services SupervisorMaxim Gantman serves as the audience and member services supervisor at KPBS where he oversees the audience and member services representatives as well as the lobby staff. In this role, Max ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service to members, listeners, viewers and the general public. His team handles a wide range of inquiries related to donations, radio and television programming, KPBS Passport, news content and other station-related topics.
Max began his career at KPBS in 2012 as an audience and member services representative, bringing with him over 20 years of customer service experience. He holds a master’s degree in history from California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). Beyond his professional work, Max has been a dedicated volunteer with FIRST Robotics for nearly a decade, serving in various capacities including core values and project judge, head judge, and judge advisor. He also served on the board of the Southern California Robotics League.
Currently, Max is taking a pause from volunteer activities to focus on his growing family and enjoys spending free time with family exploring the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and SeaWorld.
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San Diego County officials have recently warned of major financial challenges on the horizon. That’s why a move to give out bonuses to all county employees surprised some people. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. on KPBS 2. Witness the legendary band on the cusp of superstardom in the "No Nukes" concerts of 1979, with recovered and restored footage of their epic performance. Features live favorites "Badlands," "The Promised Land," "Thunder Road," "Born to Run" and more. -
From thrilling mysteries and emotional dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies. -
Celebrate the 1979 “No Nukes” concerts featuring newly restored footage of Bruce’s epic performance.
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Ford says it is "following the customer" in discontinuing its large electric pickup, which was well-received but never profitable. Ford will keep the Lightning name alive as a plug-in hybrid. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / WatchThursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Hosted by veteran traveler and avid train buff Jeff Wilson, the film showcases the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system, world-class mainlines, stunning scenic routes, and beautiful cog trains.
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