KTNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cary Birdsall

Chair

I am a long-time KTNA supporter and volunteer. I grew up near Syracuse, NY, and moved to Alaska in 1971. I have been a full-time Talkeetna resident since 1994 when I moved here to teach at Talkeetna Elementary. I retired from teaching in 2007 after 28 years of teaching here and in Anchorage. My children grew up here, and graduated from Susitna Valley Jr./Sr. High School.

Fernando Salvador, Treasurer

I started my Alaska experience in Denali National Park in 1997 and moved to the quaint little town of  Talkeetna in 2000. Little did I know that this charming town of Talkeetna would become my permanent home. The amazing mix of people I have met here make this town so unique and colorful. In 2002, I volunteered as a music DJ and “the mixing hour” was born. I was instantly hooked. After all these years it is still one of the things I look forward to each week. I fully believe in KTNA’s core mission of keeping the community connected through public radio and am amazed at what a small dedicated staff and a large pool of volunteers can accomplish. I am proud to be a member, volunteer, and listener of KTNA and hope to be for many years to come.

Todd Basilone

Director

I came to Talkeetna in June, 1999, and loved the town as much as you. I got my first radio show in 2000 and worked for K2 Aviation for several years. I opened Mountain High Pizza Pie in May, 2005. Life on main street Talkeetna has been a thrill to say the least.

Molly Wood, Secretary

Cari Sayre, Director

Jok Bondurant, Director

Sue Deyoe, Director

KTNA STAFF

Will Peterson, General Manager

Kirstin Merkley, Business Manager

Deborah Brocke, Program Director/Volunteer Coordinator

Deb Wessler, Membership Coordinator

Lorien Nettleton, News Producer