Steven Lerner is the senior vice president of programming for Scripps Networks Interactive's Home Category brands, HGTV and DIY Network. In this role, Lerner oversees all aspects of the creative content for both brands, including 1400 hours of original programming. He is responsible for facilitating original programming ideas, and managing several series, specials and pilots currently in production. Lerner is also charged with identifying new talent and collaborating with Canadian and other international co-productions and acquisitions. As a programming executive, Lerner's creativity and oversight has helped HGTV lead to record ratings with notable series and talent, including the successful launch of The Property Brothers and Buying & Selling. In addition, he is responsible for bringing primetime favorites - Blog Cabin, Renovation Realities, Rehab Addict and Million Dollar Contractor - to DIY Network. Lerner is a veteran in the television industry with more than 20 years of experience. Prior to joining Scripps Networks Interactive as a director of programming in 2008, he worked as the show runner of the successful cable series My Big Redneck Wedding. In addition, his experience includes executive producing and directing for a variety of critically acclaimed programs for cable networks, including VH1, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, USA, FX and PBS. Throughout his career, Lerner has received numerous awards including a 2010 Factual Entertainment Award for Best Home Programming (Disaster House); Parents' Choice Award (2005, 2001-2003); Shine Award (2004); Cable Positive Pop Award (2004); The Peabody Award (2003); and the Beacon Award (2001 and 2004). Lerner holds a bachelor's degree in cinema from Ithaca College and currently resides in Knoxville, Tenn., with his wife, two daughters and three pets.

Speaking on: Luncheon Roundtables; 30 MINS WITH Steven Lerner, HGTV and DIY Network