Published: March 22, 2008 11:41 pm            

KOSU forms new advisory board

KOSU has formed a new advisory board that will work closely with staff to help ensure the long-term future success of public radio at Oklahoma State University.

The KOSU Champions Council will feature members of the university community, and experts in the field of public relations, business, marketing, fundraising and the media. The Council will serve as KOSU’s eyes and ears in their communities and provide recommendations in the development of strategies and tactics designed to raise awareness of and support for KOSU.

“I am very excited and honored to be working with these talented Oklahomans in building the state’s most trusted radio resource,” said KOSU Director Kelly Burley. “The Champions Council will be a critical component of The New KOSU.”

KOSU Champions Council members include:

• Tricia Auberle – Homebuyer Education Programs Director, Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies

• Jim Barnes – Hotel Consultant

• Jane Braden – Senior Account Executive, Gooden Group; former reporter, KOCO TV; KOSU alum

• Kevin Campbell – Marketing Director, KICKER

• Bob Graalman – Director of Scholar Development and Recognition, Oklahoma State University

• Diane Graalman – Paraprofessional, English Language Institute, Oklahoma State University

• Ann Halligan – Former OSU First Lady

• Kim Hickerson – Account Executive, Oklahoma Today Magazine

• Nikki Hupman – Account Coordinator, Schnake, Turnbo, Frank PR

• Earl Mitchell – Retired Regents Professor, Oklahoma State University

• Lynne Murnane – Senior Editor, OSU Fire Protection Publications

• Jenifer Reynolds – Television producer, Discover Oklahoma host & KOSU alum

• Gary Shutt – Director of Communications, Oklahoma State University

• Evan Tonsing – Professor Emeritus of Music, Oklahoma State University

The first meeting of the KOSU Champions Council was held Friday, March 14 at the OSU Alumni Center. The get acquainted meeting gave advisory board members an opportunity to provide recommendations on several of the station’s current initiatives and record several on-air messages.

Besides the upcoming spring meeting, The KOSU Champions Council will meet during the fall and winter.

“I am very pleased to be part of the KOSU Champions Council and look forward to participating in an active advisory board that will make a positive difference for public radio at Oklahoma State University,” said advisory board member Earl Mitchell. “We look forward to working with KOSU staff and listeners to do amazing things for public radio in Oklahoma.”

KOSU is Oklahoma’s first National Public Radio affiliate.

        

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