Mike Gates – General Manager and Development Director Mike Gates is a long-time Ketchikanian, and has been involved with public radio for over 40 years. He can be reached at 907-225-9655 or by email at gm@krbd.org
Maria Dudzak – Program Director/Morning Edition Host: Maria is KRBD’s longest serving employee, working for the station since 2000. On top of her hosting duties, she keeps the station on the air, assists volunteers and makes excellent lemon bars. You can reach her at the station 907-225-9655 or email maria@krbd.org
Michael Fanelli – News Director Michael comes to us from Anchorage, where you may have heard him hosting the statewide morning news for Alaska Public Media. He also reported a wide variety of stories within the economics beat, covering topics ranging from glacier tourism to king crab pop-up sales.
He got his start in public radio at LA station KCRW, where Michael worked for five years before packing up his car and heading north to Alaska. In his free time, he enjoys getting outside and exploring all that Alaska has to offer. Michael’s looking forward to the warmer temperatures and ready to trade the mountains of snow for a little more rain. He loves being by the water, and is excited to explore the islands of Southeast Alaska.
Eager to dedicate more energy to in-depth reporting and directing KRBD’s news coverage, Michael can’t wait to get to know the community of Ketchikan. Call Michael at 907-225-9655 or email michael@krbd.org
Jack Darrell – News reporter Jack Darrell joined the KRBD staff in October 2023. Jack most recently reported for KDLG in Dillingham, Alaska, on the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report, a daily show for the region and thousands of commercial fishermen. He is passionate about local stories that connect communities and explore the intersections of class, culture, and natural resources. You can reach him at the station at 907-225-9655 or email jack@krbd.org
