Having first logged on to comedycentral.com in 1996 to play the AbFab Splurge game, Beth Lewand actually arrived at COMEDY CENTRAL in 1997 as senior producer, online. Lewand now serves as COMEDY CENTRAL's vice president, digital media programming and production. Based in New York, Lewand reports to Michele Ganeless, general manager, COMEDY CENTRAL, and is responsible for the development and execution of COMEDY CENTRAL's Web site, comedycentral.com. She is also in charge of the company's new media productions, including wireless and interactive TV initiatives. Under her direction, comedycentral.com has earned Webby and Interactive Achievement Awards. Prior to joining COMEDY CENTRAL, Lewand worked as a senior producer for VH1, where she was integral to the relaunch of the company's Web site. Lewand began her career in digital media production at the Soundprint Media Center, where she served as new media producer. She graduated cum laude from Williams College in 1993 with a BA in American Studies.