Meet Sue Greene, SPRTV’s Board President and one of the steady, behind-the-scenes leaders supporting our work rebroadcasting radio stations and television programming across Summit County and beyond.
With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are celebrating the women who help power SPRTV and the connection behind the signal.
A Longtime SPRTV Leader
Sue has served on the SPRTV Board for 20+ years, and this is her second stint as Board President. Her SPRTV story goes back to the late 90s, when she decided to live in Summit County permanently. At the time, she was teaching skiing at Keystone Resort and looking for a meaningful way to plug into her new community.
How Sue Got Involved
A couple of friends, Roger and Sue Paluksa, invited her to attend an SPRTV Board meeting to see if it might be a good fit. It was. Sue joined, got to work, and the rest is history. She served under then Board President Marsha Cooper, who became a close friend. Sue eventually stepped into the role of Vice President, then Board President. Over the years, she also helped guide smooth leadership transitions as the presidency passed to John Mirro and later Tim Orwick. When Tim moved to Denver about three years ago, Sue returned to the presidency and stepped up again to help SPRTV stay connected to the region it serves.
What She Loves About SPRTV
Sue shared what she loves most about serving through SPRTV: “Feeling integrated into the community in which I live and thrive.” That sense of belonging and giving back is exactly what community broadcasting is all about.
A Global Curiosity
Sue also has a fun, truly fascinating, and unexpected fact. She is captivated by the Polar Regions, especially the Arctic. Sue has traveled to more than 90 countries, including seven trips to Arctic regions such as Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, and the Russian Arctic, as well as Norway, Sweden, and Finland. She has also journeyed to Antarctica. Her polar travel began in 2016.
Why the Arctic Inspires Her
What draws her north? Sue describes these regions as deeply “real,” where life is fundamental, the environment is built from ice and water, and human impact feels both smaller and more stark. She is especially intrigued by Greenland, where only the coastline is habitable, and the rest is covered by the second-largest ice sheet on Earth. Sue is fascinated by how Greenlanders see the world through their own lens.
Sue also pays close attention to climate impacts she observes over repeated visits, including melting glaciers and changes in how people acquire food. And in case you were wondering, “Greenland does not have a McDonald’s.” Sue shares that “no fast-food” detail as a small, memorable example that speaks volumes about place, culture, and perspective.
Women Who Lift the Signal
Sue leads with a deep commitment to Summit County. Her long service to SPRTV reflects passion, deep local roots, and a curious, global perspective. We are lucky to have her.
This March, we are spotlighting the women who lift the signal by showing up, staying involved, and carrying the work forward.
About SPRTV
Summit Public Radio & TV (SPRTV) keeps Summit County and surrounding communities connected. From 12,500 feet on Bald Mountain, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit maintains the antenna and transmission system that rebroadcasts free radio and television signals into mountain valleys. For more than 50 years, SPRTV has relied on local volunteers and community support to help preserve equitable access to communications for everyone who visits or calls the High Country home. Support our mission.