Rebecca Davis served as the Chief Financial Officer for PBS Utah TV and KUER-FM, the public media stations licensed to The University of Utah, for 19 years. She also held the role of Interim General Manager of PBS Utah from June through November 2013, in addition to her responsibilities as CFO.

As CFO, Davis provided strategic direction and oversight of the administrative and financial activities for all departments within PBS Utah and KUER. She managed the stations’ budgets, ensuring financial objectives and funding goals were met while maintaining compliance with University of Utah policies, FCC regulations, and other federal and state requirements. Davis prepared annually audited financial statements and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Annual Financial Report for PBS Utah and KUER and managed relationships with state, federal, and other external auditors.

Davis also interpreted financial accounting and procurement policies for staff and was responsible for internal controls, asset, and property management for both stations. She oversaw compliance and administration of all state and federal grants received by PBS Utah and KUER. After 35 years of service in various accounting roles, she retired in 2019.

Davis served on the Public Media Business Association Board of Directors from 2006 to 2011. Her professional experience includes roles in the private sector, such as an accountant for a small business, a financial analyst for a defense contractor, and work in real estate sales.

Davis resides in Salt Lake City with her three children and daughter-in-law. She is actively involved in her neighborhood Community Council and other community organizations. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an MBA from the University of Utah.

As a member of Utah Citizens’ Counsel, Davis is committed to advocating for public policies that ensure adequate funding for public and higher education, promote a healthy environment, and provide the public health and social support systems needed for all Utah citizens to lead healthy, productive lives.