Board and Committees
The foundation of KZFR's management is the volunteer support of the Board of Directors and various committees.
The Board of Directors is responsible for KZFR’s financial health and for ensuring the organization meets its community impact goals. The KZFR Board of Directors meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm on ZOOM. To read about KZFR's Open Meeting Policy, please click here.
KZFR is currently seeking community members to join our Board of Directors. Submit an application by clicking this link and fill out the Google form.
Public Comment Form: If you would like to make a comment, share a concern or question, at the next KZFR Board of Directors ZOOM meeting or if you would like to attend the ZOOM meeting, complete our Public Comment Form.
Agenda Items: If you would like to place an item on the agenda for an upcoming Board of Directors meeting, please submit content to board_at_kzfr org. Board of Directors meeting agendas will be posted on the KZFR website. To view the Board of Directors meeting agendas you may click here. To view the approved minutes you may click here.
Laura Lukes - President (7/22, 3rd Term) - Board Elected
Laura Lukes moved to Chico in 1987 and was thrilled to find KZFR on her radio dial a few years later. When she retired, she began exploring ways to contribute to her community. She has served on the boards of the ARC of Butte County, Butte County Master Gardeners, Ridge Quilters Guild, and, over twenty years ago, KZFR. She loves the bounty and wonder of the North State and tries to direct her energies toward building a healthy, resilient, loving society.
David Fuhs - Vice President & Secretary (7/24, 2nd Term) - Programmer Elected
David was born in the Midwest and spent several years in New England, where he was a DJ on his college radio station. He moved to Chico in 1990 to attend graduate school and never left. A retired IT professional, David bicycles daily and goes to as many concerts as he can. His other interests include computer security, artificial intelligence, writing and literature, art, basketball, swimming, and diving. He is also an Aikido sandan and an ambitious poker tournament player. Host of “Five Mile and then Some” (Thursdays at 6 AM) on KZFR for many years. Member of the Program and News committees.
Paul Blackwood - Treasurer - (7/23, 2ndTerm) - Board Elected
Paul moved to Chico from San Luis Obispo in August of 2018 to attend Chico State. Paul graduated from Chico State in December of 2020 with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. Professionally Paul works as a California State Licensed Employee Health & Benefits Insurance Broker, consulting with a multitude of different organizations. In addition to working in insurance Paul satisfies his never ending excitement for music and live performance as the contracted lead Production Technician at our very own El Rey Theater found in Downtown Chico.
Eric Johnson (7/23, 2nd Term) - Board Elected
Eric escaped from the Bay Area to Chico in 2006. He grew up listening to community radio, where he could hear diverse opinions on important issues along with live shows from the vibrant BA music scene. After retiring from his work as an environmental consultant, Eric now spends his time managing a small farm in Durham and a house on the coast with his better half Kim and their dog Rocket. Eric regularly volunteers to work at live music events, and is a member of a technical advisory committee that advises on drought-related issues.
Julie Kennedy (10/23, 2nd Term) - Board Elected
Born and raised in Chico, Julie also lived for many years in Seattle, WA, and in Healdsburg, CA. When Chico beckoned her back home, the first thing she looked for was Community Radio. KZFR did not disappoint and she became an ardent fan. She volunteers with 530 Food Rescue and with the Center for Spiritual Living. She is honored to serve on the Board of KZFR and excited to be a part of growing its impact and service to the Chico community and beyond.
Josh Indar (7/24, 2nd Term) - Programmer Elected
Josh is a former journalist, current educational administrator and lifetime rock n’ roller. He came to Chico from the East Bay Area some twenty-odd years ago and has been nothing but trouble ever since. A fixture on the local live music scene and supporter of community art projects, Josh now works to provide educational opportunities for unhoused students and foster youth, as well as serving as a member of Butte County’s Continuum of Care. He believes radio is magic and is proud of the KZFR community and grateful for its supportive listeners.
Emmanuelle Sainte (7/24, 2nd Term) - Board Elected
Emmannuelle Sainte came to Butte County via New Mexico, where she was student volunteers and avid listener of KUNM radio. Originally landing in Yuba County and while working in Marysville, Emmannuelle knew she needed to move to Butte County when she first heard Sanjay dj'ing reggae music on his KZFR show "Devastation Sounds." She is active in her community through, among other things, the co-founder of nonprofit GameAmp P.L.A.Y. She loves reggae music, the Rastafari community, and KZFR.
Bryan Bickley (7/26, 1st Term) - Board Elected
My wife Cheryl and I have been in the Chico area for over forty years. We discovered KZFR back in 1992. The programming offered by the Zephyr made it clear that this was 'our' station. The music, news and commentary made us "feel' at home. With a profound dedication to the community, I truly feel honored to be part of the station.
Hoppie Campos (7/26, 1st Term) - Board Elected
Hi, I'm Hoppie Campos. First and foremost, I'm a husband to the most wonderful woman in the world, and a proud dad. My family keeps me grounded, keeps me laughing, and occasionally reminds me that I don't know quite as much as I think I do.
I've been fortunate to spend my career working with young people, building community partnerships, and helping connect people with resources that make a difference. I genuinely believe that when good people come together with a shared purpose, amazing things can happen. My job has given me the opportunity to work alongside some incredible people, and I still get excited about finding new ways to help kids and families succeed.
I'm a big believer in relationships, showing up for people, and not taking myself too seriously. Whether I'm leading a meeting, mentoring a young person, or brainstorming the next community project, I try to bring a little humor, a lot of heart, and the mindset that there's almost always a solution if we're willing to work together.
When I'm not working, you'll probably find me spending time with my family, cheering on the people around me, or trying to convince everyone that my terrible sense of humor is actually pretty funny.
Committees
Committees serve to develop the finer points of KZFR's sound and on-air identity.
Program Committee
Selection and evaluation of KZFR programs will be made by a Program Committee. The Program Committee shall consist of between five and nine members, at least two of which, but not more than four, are current KZFR programmers. Members who are programmers shall be elected by the KZFR programmers, concurrent with the programmer election of the Board of Directors each June. The Board of Directors shall appoint other committee members.
The Program Committee Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month via ZOOM. To view agendas and to learn more about the Program Committee click here
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board, or 'CAB', a body established by the KZFR Board of Directors, in compliance with Corporation for Public Broadcasting regulations (www.cpb.org), to assist the station in being more responsive to community needs by providing for effective public participation in planning and decision-making. The CAB is solely advisory in nature, and is distinct and independent of the Board of Directors (the station's governing body). To learn more about the Community Advisory Board click here
You may download and print applications for the Program Committee and/or Community Advisory Board.
Other temporary committees are created at the discretion of the Board of Directors, which holds meetings open to the public. To learn about other committees please email the KZFR Office at info@kzfr.org
To view KZFR's Public Documents click here
Program Committee
The KZFR Program Committee is looking for new members to join our team! Fill out the application at the bottom of this page to be considered.
The Program Committee is tasked with the selection and evaluation of KZFR programs. The Program Committee shall consist of between five and nine members, at least two of which, but not more than four, are current KZFR programmers. Members who are programmers shall be elected by the KZFR programmers, concurrent with the programmer election of the Board of Directors each June. The Board of Directors shall appoint other committee members.
Program Committee member terms are two years from each member’s election or appointment. In an effort to maintain continuity on the Program Committee half of the elected Programmer seats will come up for re-election in alternating years.
Program Committee members may serve no more than three consecutive terms. Program Committee members shall be removed from the Committee for missing more than 25% of regular meetings during each 12-month period from their initial month of election/appointment.
In the event that the number of programmers on the Program Committee exceeds one-half the total number of Program Committee members, the Board of Directors shall recruit and appoint a sufficient number of non-programmer community members to restore the proper balance to the Program Committee.
The Program Committee shall be chaired by the General Manager, who shall only vote in the event of a tie. The GM may also exercise the right to “veto” any decision made by the Program Committee if the GM feels it is appropriate to do so. In this case, the matter will automatically come before the Board of Directors for discussion at the meeting immediately subsequent to that dispute and a final vote will be called at that meeting by the BOD.
Duties of the Program Committee:
- PC members should be familiar with KZFR programming.
- Program Committee meetings shall be held at least once monthly.
- A Secretary position must be appointed within/by the Program Committee at the start of each new term for the purpose of creating Program Committee Agendas and preparing Minutes.
- The official PC Minutes are to be included in the BOD Meeting Minutes each month in additional to the verbal report provided by the Chairperson (the General Manager).
The Program Committee shall:
- Evaluate the merits of program proposals
- Monitor and develop the flow of programming for consistency with the Program Matrix and the mission of KZFR
- Establish standards for programmer proficiency and citizenship
- Monitor programmer performance, assess whether programmers are in need of additional training, and recommend such training to staff if needed
To View the Program Committee Agendas and Minutes, click here Current Members (current term, first term)
Grant C. Parks, Chair Robert Jones (3rd, February 2021)
Bob Steinacher (1st term, February 2022)
Michelle Musuto (2nd term, April 2023)
Peter Ratner (2nd term, June 2023)
Vince Kotchian (1st term, January 2026)
Rob Davidson, Secretary (1st term, February 2026)
Gladys Chavez (1st term, March 2026)
- Julie Nilsson
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- Open on docs.google.com
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a body established by the KZFR Board of Directors in compliance with Corporation for Public Broadcasting regulations (www.cpb.org). The CAB assists the station in being more responsive to community needs by providing for effective public participation in planning and decision-making. The CAB is solely advisory in nature, and is distinct and independent of the Board of Directors (the station's governing body). The CAB is comprised of people who are reasonably representative of the diverse needs and interest of the communities served by the station.
There is no required number of members, but generally five to ten people serve on the advisory board for renewable one-year terms. Community Advisory Board meetings are coordinated by a member of the KZFR Board of Directors. Meetings are currently held online via Zoom.
The CAB is required to meet at least once per calendar year, and generally meets every 4-6 months (up to 3 meetings per year).
To apply, please complete this Google Form.
Current members on the Community Advisory Board
- Bryan Bickley
- Rose Febbo
- Pete Galvany
- Laura Nelson
- Richard Ponarul
- Amalia Rodas
Laura Lukes (BOD Liasion)
Shelby Hebert (BOD Liasion)
Next CAB Meeting
TBA
Past Meeting Minutes
CAB Meeting minutes for October 22, 2024 CAB Meeting minutes for 2019.
- CAB Meeting minutes for 2021
- CAB Meeting minutes for 2022
- CAB Meeting minutes for 7 March 2023
- CAB Meeting minutes for 11 April 2023
Technology Advisory Committee
Call For Applications
KZFR desires to optimize and expand digital ways to listen to our programs. Our website and mobile app are two important ways we connect with our audience. Additionally, we want to explore new and emerging technologies that we might adopt in the future.
The ideal Technology Advisory Committee candidate is someone who cares about community radio and volunteer work, work, and who has some background, knowledge, or interest in technology in relation to radio and communications.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for both technology experts and laypersons with a range of insight, experience, and engagement with the station. This includes experts in software technology, IT, graphic design, cyber-security, and online media. We welcome interested community members as well as KZFR staff, Programmers, and members of the Board of Directors.
KZFR values diversity and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
When does the TAC meet?
The TAC is expected to meet for not more than two hours quarterly, and as needed to address issues identified by station staff and Board of Directors. Meetings may be virtual or in-person. Once a year, the committee delivers a brief written report to the station's Board of Directors.