Executive Program Services, Inc. (EPS) was founded in 2001 by Alan Foster and Dick Hanratty, two network programming executives for PBS in Alexandria, Virginia who were responsible for overseeing SIP (pledge programming) and the start-up of PBS Syndication Services — PBS SELECT and PBS PLUS — acquiring, producing or distributing approximately 800 hours per year.
EPS was founded on the principal of partnering with great people who have great stories and sharing that with Public Television viewers. EPS provides program distribution to public television stations nationwide as well as producer-consultation and other services. EPS is among the largest distributors to public television stations in annual hours of programming and provides attractive solutions in the often complicated world of public television.
In 2016 Dick Hanratty retired from EPS to spend more time with his family and friends. Four years later, on October 1, 2020, after a 49-year career in Public Television, EPS President, Mr. Alan Foster, announced his retirement. Mr. Jerry C. Adams Jr., who had become a partner in 2019, was named President and responsible for all day-to-day operations. Mr. Adams considers himself a “techie” and fortunate to be part of a generation that bridged TV’s transition from analog to digital. In the 15 years before becoming a partner at EPS, Mr. Adams worked on many different Public Television programs in various capacities. Mr. Foster often referred to Adams as “The Swiss Army Knife” on projects.
Over the past 20+ years EPS has partnered with many fundraising content creators such as Daniel Amen, MD, Mark Hyman, MD, Steven Gundry, MD, David Perlmutter, MD just to name a few. EPS has worked with these content creators to help Public Television raise more than $30 million dollars.
EPS is also know for distributing riveting documentaries and series programs such as Wings Over Grand Canyon,Peter Greenberg’s Hidden programs, Red Green, Closer To Truth and more!
Executive Programs Services believes that adaption is crucial for us and our clients to be successful in the ever changing broadcast ecosystem. We are constantly looking for innovative solutions to broaden our reach and relationships to share our content creators stories with more viewers.
On July 8th, 2024 Mr. Alan Foster passed away at his home in Virginia surrounded by his wife Constance and their four legged family. His deep knowledge of Public Television was unparalleled and created the foundation that EPS continues to build upon moving forward.
