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RPO Names Interim President & CEO

Ralph Craviso
Ralph Craviso

The RPO has named an interim President & CEO to take over for Charles Owens, who previously announced he is stepping down at the end of this month.

The RPO board has named Ralph Craviso to that post. Craviso is currently director of a master's program in performing arts administration at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Officials say Craviso has worked with more than 60 symphony orchestras across the country, through his management consulting firm.

The RPO board continues its national search to find a full time replacement for Owens.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.