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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The San Diego City Council is set Monday to again consider an ordinance to establish metered parking in a portion of Balboa Park, following a discussion last week which sent it back to city staff. -
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian. -
There are plenty of ways to volunteer at the Birch Aquarium. But did you know SCUBA divers can also lend a hand, or a fin? They clean the tanks, feed the fish and teach visitors about our oceans. -
New Zealand's unique birds are at risk of extinction, like the kiwi. So the country is trying to eradicate the invasive species that prey on them. Everyday people are lining up to help. -
Sze is a poet with a lot of acclaim — he's won the National Book Award, was a Guggenheim fellow and was a finalist for the Pulitzer. He aims to promote interest in translated poetry in his new role. -
A church in Orem, Utah, the city where Charlie Kirk was killed, brings healing during its Sunday service. "We're going to be navigating this as a community and as a church family for months to come."
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions