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Independence Television Staff

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Matt Bleau - Media Teacher/ Producer

Teaches media class at Clarkston High School. Directs student produced live and pre recorded content. Works with station manager on ITV budget for video center board.  Bleau has been with Independence Television for the last ten years serving as a station manager prior to stepping into the teaching role. ​


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​John Ehlke- Station Manager

Graduate of Central Michigan University and Kettering High School. John spent nine years a photojournalist in Wisconsin before transitioning to community media. John spent three years running West Bend Community Television in West Bend, Wis before joining Independence Television in 2022. John helps create budgets for each year and reports the budget status to the Video Center Board. John assists in arranging studio time for community members. John oversees and assists in scheduling of channels, maintains and resolves technology issues, records and livestreams government meetings and leads community video production training. ​

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Mat Legato- Production Coordinator ​

Create video content for playback on the local community television channels and the web.  Processing & Scheduling assigned content on cablecast channels.   Work with Students & Community Members. Coordinate crew, equipment for studio and field productions. Create marketing and promotional video content. ​

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Hannah Gray- Multi-Media Specialist ​

Create video content for playback on the local community television channels and the web.  Processing & Scheduling assigned content on cablecast channels.   Work with Students & Community Members. Coordinate crew, equipment for studio and field productions. Create marketing and promotional video content.  ​

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Michael Rosenkranz- Announcer

Provides live play-by-play for Clarkston basketball, football and lacrosse. Public addresses announcer for lacrosse and powderpuff football. Clarkston High School graduate. Collaborates with producers and station managers to produce live content for Clarkston Community School's YouTube page and cable broadcast. Michael is currently completing his Associate's Degree in Cinematic Arts at Oakland Community College and will be transferring to Central Michigan University to major in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts with a minor in Sport Management. 
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Hunter Valenzuela- Production Assistant

Hunter is a recent graduate of Central Michigan University and has a strong passion for working in media. A s a production assistant, Hunter covers community events from various local organizations, covers  government meetings each month. Hunter also works with businesses to highlight the services they offer and assists with studio productions. 

Independence Television Administrative Video Center Board

Jose Aliaga - Twp. Supervisor
Steve Hyer- School Board Rep.
John Ehlke – Twp. Station Manager (non-voting)
Matt Bleau – CCS Video Manager (non-voting)
​Leanna Haun– CCS Rep. (2025)
  John Barry– CCS Rep. (2025)

Phillip Reid– Twp. Rep. (2025)
Robert Namowicz – Twp. Rep (2025)

  David Hayward – Twp. Rep (2025)

Board Meeting Dates- 2023
February 15, 2023- WATCH
​April 19, 2023- WATCH
September 20, 2023- WATCH
November 15, 2023

*All board meetings are held at the Clarkston Community Schools boardroom at 6389 Clarkston Road. Meetings begin at 5:30 PM and can be watched live on Independence Township's YouTube page or on Xfinity (Channel 20) or At&T (Channel 99) 

Created for and by the residents of Independence Township. Your first choice for local entertainment and information. A state-of-the-art production facility.

       6093 Flemings Lake Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 
       Office A237      
  Studio B204 
(248)-623-3661



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