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KSER Board of Directors

The KSER Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation 501 (c) 3 governed by a Board of Directors elected annual by our donor/members. Board members typically serve a three-year term, unless appointed to fill current open seats, and are limited to three consecutive terms.

The Board usually meets 7:00 - 9:00pm the second Tuesday of the month at the KSER studios at 2623 Wetmore Ave, Everett WA 98201. The public is welcome to attend.

For more information about the KSER Foundation including Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and recent tax statements, visit the Foundation page.

You can contact the Board via mail to the station, via email or by leaving a message on our listener comment line at 425-303-9070.
 
Brenda Mann Harrison - Board President
Occupation: Sr. Communication Consultant and Media Relations, Safeco Insurance
Residence: Snohomish, WA
On Public Radio: Independent public radio has the power to provide a different point of view from what we normally receive through the media, to serve as a forum for different voices from around the world or around the corner, and to help preserve democracy. To be a vital resource, public radio should serve the common good, providing news, information, education and culture that enriches lives and connects us with each other. 
Board / Community Experience: Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2011; International Association of Business Communicators; Advisory Board for Snohomish High School Department of Technology and Business; Previous: Cocoon House Program Committee and Speakers’ Bureau.
Current term expires 2013
Number of consecutive terms - 2
Years of Volunteer Service with KSER – 6


Hayden Bixby - Vice President
Occupation: Tenured English Faculty, Edmonds Community College
Residence: Kenmore, WA
On Public Radio: Community radio is a vital component of a society that values diversity of opinion and informed citizens.
Board / Community Experience: I am in my sixth term as a board member for a family-owned business based in Billings, Montana, and I serve as a founding member of the Advisory Committee for Cura Orphanage, a home in Kenya for 50 children who lost their parents to AIDS. Throughout my years at the college, I have served on policy-making and oversight committees, as well as on the executive council for the faculty union. I am a graduate of the Leadership Snohomish County class of 2011.
Current term expires 2014
Number of consecutive terms - 1
Years of Volunteer Service with KSER – 1

John Thielke - Treasurer
Occupation: Engineer, Retired
Residence: Shoreline, WA
On Public Radio: Community radio provides a vital service by sharing local news, information, and entertainment. It also provides a soapbox for citizens to express their thoughts and opinions.
Board / Community Experience: One of the founding members of the KSER foundation in 1994. Currently serving as KSER Treasurer and board member. Other board experiences include the Washington Lung Association, the Friends of Richmond Beach Library, the Air & Waste Management Association president and board, the Richmond Beach Community Association board, and board positions at the Richmond Beach Congregational-UCC church.
Current term expires 2013
Number of consecutive terms - 3
Years of Volunteer Service with KSER – 16

Candace McKenna - Secretary
Occupation: Program Manager, Microsoft
Residence: Snohomish, WA
On Public Radio: The mission of Community Radio is to air a diversity of cultural expressions, timely information, and a variety of points of view so that listeners have the opportunity to be informed on the issues that affect their community and their quality of life. By giving voice to all in our community, especially those whose voice is not heard elsewhere in the media, Community Radio plays a key role in ensuring good local, state and federal governance.
Board / Community Experience: Snohomish School District Board of Directors, Snohomish Rotary Volunteer service with KSER: 9 years on Board of Directors. Served three consecutive terms with KSER Board of Directors, serving two terms as president. She took a mandatory one-year break from 2009 – 2010 and rejoined the board in 2011. Candace is the winner of 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters! NFCB represents over 200 stations and 10,000's of volunteers so we are honored that one of our most dedicated Board members has been recognized for her tremendous achievement.
Current term expires 2013
Number of Consecutive terms - 1
Years of Volunteer Service with KSER – 12

Heather Bennett
Occupation:  Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Resource Development, Everett Community College
Residence: Everett, WA
On Public Radio: Independent public radio serves the community by broadcasting local and global news and commentary. Typically marginalized by mainstream media, these voices are essential to supporting the ideal of an informed, engaged community. Independent public radio also offers listeners access to local artists and music programming driven by local volunteers, which helps create a vital sense of community cultural connection in our region.
Board / Community Experience: With more than 15 years of experience in fundraising for nonprofit arts, education, and social service organizations, I currently serve Everett Community College by managing its grants activities and by organizing and supporting its community-based strategic planning process, including implementation and outcomes reporting. I served on the board of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference for three years (2003-06), and I have been on the board of Poetry Northwest since 2010. I am a graduate of the Leadership Snohomish County class of 2011, and served on the Education Days Committee in 2011-12. I am a member of the Washington Executive Leadership Academy (WELA) class of 2013.
Appointed: April 9, 2013

Brad Goergen
Occupation:  Attorney, Graham & Dunn PC
Residence:  Edmonds, WA
On Public Radio:  Community radio is a modern form of the “marketplace of ideas” at the local level.  Community radio provides a forum for us, as a community, to express ourselves, to listen, and to find those things—ideas, songs, conversations—that resonate for each of us.
Board / Community Experience:  Leadership Snohomish County, Class of 2011/2012; Western Oregon University Foundation, 2009–present; Editorial Board of The Advocate (official publication of the Idaho State Bar): 2004–2007; City of Stayton, Parks Board: 1998–1999.

Marla Hamilton Lucas
Occupation: Small business owner
Residence: Snohomish, WA
On Community Radio’s Role: I appreciate the commitment that public radio makes to providing balanced and thoughtful coverage of news and issues. I think it’s good that KSER is taking public radio back a few steps and presenting content that is community generated and providing some points of view that the larger public radio stations are not.  I’d like to see this community resource be able to continue and to grow.
Board / Community Experience: Most recently Finance Manager at a Conservation District for more than ten years, working directly with/for a volunteer Board of Supervisors. Began professional career in public accounting and have worked at several large companies in the Seattle area in various financial roles. Washington State CPA. Member of Snohomish City Toastmasters.

Kari King
Occupation: Victim/Witness Advocate, Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office
Residence: Everett, WA
On Public Radio: Community radio affords a voice to those whom mainstream media often devalues or ignores. It supports and challenges, with honesty and integrity. KSER creates a forum for dialogue that only a non-profit, community-based station can provide.
Board / Community Experience: Kari served on the Children's Commission, the Youth Initiative, and YMCA Teen Services. She is a former member of the Family Drug Court steering committee. Kari was the Campaign Manager for the George Appel for Judge Campaign in 2008. She also trains childcare workers on issues of child neglect and abuse.  Her first experience with KSER was as a host of Youth Voice, a teen radio talk show that began at KRKO and moved to KSER in Lynnwood. 
Current term expires 2013
Number of Consecutive terms - 2
Years of Volunteer Service with KSER – 5]

David Kosar
Occupation: Agency owner and President David Kosar Insurance Agency, American Family Insurance
Residence: Everett, WA
On Public Radio: Community radio brings a voice to important topics of the day at the in depth level detail that is needed in today’s world. It offers a diverse perspective in both discussion topics and in musical offerings offering something for every listener.  It has the power to shape and change the conversation.
Board / Community Experience:  Currently a member of the advisory board for  Washington State University, College of Education. Prior board experience includes:  treasurer, Safeco Insurance Foundation;  President, Bach Society of St, Louis; President, Quad County Cancer Assistance; Vice President, Bethany House;   Sr. and Jr. Warden, Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett; and the Advocacy Board Bellevue Community College.

Pam Somers
Occupation: Accounts Payable Specialist, United Way of Snohomish County
Residence: Lake Stevens, WA
On Public Radio: Community radio is unique - offering a non-commercial source of local, national and global information, providing an avenue for local talent, and giving each of us the opportunity to become more involved in its success.
Board / Community Experience: Currently serving as the KSER Board / Volunteer Liaison, Ethics Officer and board member. Former community experiences include the Washington Public Campaign Finance Reform and Healthcare For All Washington
Current term expires 2012
Number of consecutive terms - 1
Years of Volunteer Service with KSER – 4

Cheryl Telford
Occupation:  Strategic Partnerships Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries
Residence:  La Conner, WA
On Public Radio: I believe the intrinsic value of Community Radio is it strengthens the “cultural health” of a region.  In addition, it empowers community members by providing a forum for a diversity of viewpoints and ideas, and promotes awareness of local organizations and services.
Board / Community Experience:  Serving on the Workforce Development Council (WDC) Snohomish County Board, as chair of the WDC Services Delivery Committee, the WDC Executive Board, the WDC Communications and Policy Board, and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Community and Small Business Development Board.

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