Maryland Public Television (MPT) announced the addition of Markus Garvey to its corporate support team as an account executive. In this role, Garvey is responsible for securing corporate sponsorships and partnerships for PBS and MPT programming and initiatives.

Before joining MPT, Garvey served as a senior account manager at WCMB 680 AM. He previously held sales positions with CBS Radio in Baltimore, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment in Florida, and spent nearly a decade working in the health insurance industry. Earlier in his career, Garvey served in marketing and sales positions with CBS Inc./Westwood One and ABC Network/Disney Inc., both in California.

Garvey is an alumnus of University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in radio, television and film. He is a resident of Parkville, Maryland.

About MPT

Launched in 1969 and headquartered in Owings Mills, MD, Maryland Public Television is a nonprofit, state-licensed public television network and member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).  MPT’s six transmitters cover Maryland plus portions of contiguous states and the District of Columbia.  Frequent winner of regional Emmy® awards, MPT creates local, regional, and national television shows.  Beyond broadcast, MPT’s commitment to professional educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through year-round instructional events and the super-website Thinkport, which garners in excess of 14 million page views annually.  MPT’s community engagement connects viewers with local resources on significant health, education, and public interest topics through year-round outreach events, viewer forums, program screenings, and phone bank call-in opportunities.  For more information visit mpt.org.