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Richard C. “Chuck”
Bergson, Director/President/CEO
Chuck has been leading Pacific Radio
Group, Inc. since March of 1990. He's also serves as Director and
President of Island Airwaves, Inc., whose principle business is the
development of communications sites commonly known as “antenna
farms." Chuck began his broadcasting career with The American
Broadcasting Company (ABC-TV), New York, NY. in 1983. Chuck serves
as a Past President for the Rotary Club of Lahaina, Director for the
Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Director for Maui Memorial Medical
Center Foundation, Director for the Maui Foodbank and Trustee for
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Pamela
Tsutsui, General Manager
Pamela was born and raised on Maui.
A University of Hawaii Education Major, Pamela was Media
Director for 10 years with an Oahu Advertising Agency. Pamela
started her radio career in sales 23 years ago, and has been
General Manager since 1996. She currently serves of the Board of
Directors for HAB (Hawaii Association of Broadcasters) where she
serves on the Scholarship and Convention committee.
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Sherri Grimes,
Director of Promotions / Marketing Expert
Sherri's energetic and enthusiastic style leads the
stations to top-notch promotions in planning,
managing, executing and on-site presences. Her
marketing and promotional expertise is what has
built many lasting relationships with her clients
and promotional partners across the state. Sherri
serves as Director for Maui's largest event, The
84th Annual Maui County Fair and Coordinator for
Maui's Healthy Baby Contest.
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Earl
Tolley, Chief Engineer
Earl and his wife Shannon have been on Maui for about 20 years. He's
been with Pacific Radio Group since it's inception. Earl is
responsible for the technical operation of PRG's six Maui stations
as well as our eight Big Island stations. He also works with Island
Airwaves. Earl and his wife previously lived in Virginia Beach
working with various military and government organizations. Earl
also owns T & T Towers Inc, with contacts in the South Pacific and
Asia. |
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SALES &
MARKETING |
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Johnny Absalom, Sales & Marketing Specialist
John has worked in radio since 1992,
with experience in the Memphis, Toledo, and Maui markets. His
efforts have bred strong loyalty from clients, and his resume
includes not only advertising sales, but management and on-air
work as well.
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Deanna Davis, Sales & Marketing Specialist
Deanna joined Pacific Radio Group in
2003 and brought along her solid
background in retail/wholesale sales and management. She has worked
with a
number of Maui business owners in developing creative and unique
advertising
campaigns that address their specific needs. Deanna believes in
getting to
know you and your business inside and out to help you achieve your
key
marketing objectives. |
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Allen H. "Poki" Pokipala, Sales & Marketing Specialist
AlIen brings 20+ plus years of radio
experience to Pacific Radio Group. Poki has been involved
in many aspects of broadcasting, including advertising and
promotions and serves as MC for many events. Every 3rd Thursday,
Poki hosts "Picnic with Poki and Friends" under the monkeypod
tree in Wailuku Town. You can also listen to him on KNUI AM 900
Monday thru Saturday 6am-10am for traditional Hawaiian music.
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Debbie Probst,
Sales & Marketing Specialist
Debbie has over 20 years experience
in the Radio Broadcasting Industry, starting her career on Maui.
She has worked on air, in traffic, in accounting and in
promotions. A graduate of UCSB in Communications and Political
Science, Debbie is dedicated to the success of all Pacific Radio
Group clients.
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Paul Robinson, Sales & Marketing Specialist
Paul brings over 25 years of radio
experience to our Maui team. His multi-faceted role of On-Air
personality, production voice, promotions creator, sales and
marketing know how and jovial spirit are why we call him "The
Helpful Radio Guy".
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Charly Espina Takahama, Sales & Marketing
Specialist
Charly brings over 25 years of radio experience to Pacific Radio
Group-Maui with the majority of those years as an on-air
personality/voice talent, executing creative marketing campaigns in
the Oahu market. As coordinator of the Employer’s Hotline program,
she has connected qualified employees with many Maui businesses and
spearheaded Pacific Radio Group’s successful Job Fairs. |
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Barry Takahashi,
Account Executive & Special Events Coordinator
Barry joins PRG after 5 years with
Kamehameha Schools Maui where he
was responsible for developing the baseball program & organization
of the
athletic department. Barry also serves as the executive director of
the annual Maui
Baseball Expo and is a consultant for the Hawaii Winter Baseball
operations
of Maui. If you’re looking to promote your product or services
through
sporting venues and events, Barry’s the guy to talk to! |
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ADMINISTRATIVE-NEWS |
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Ilene Jones, Business Manager
Ilene has been with Pacific Radio
Group since 1998. She started out as a traffic manager for two
stations. Her career grew with the company and today Ilene is
Business Manager/Director for the entire family of Pacific Radio
Group stations, including our 6 Maui Radio Stations and 8 Radio
Stations on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Wendy Osher, News Director
Wendy Osher began her career in local radio in 1998 after graduating
from the University of Southern California with a BA in Journalism.
In 2000 she was hired as News Director for Pacific Radio Group where
she remains the only full-time broadcast news employee in Maui
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Dorene Moniz, Traffic and Billing
Department
Born and raised on Maui, Dorene
Moniz has been in radio since 1987. A Wicks traffic specialist,
Dorene has been an asset as the Pacific Radio Group Traffic
Manager.
Dorene started her career when 8
track tapes were still being used.
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Nicole Foster, Traffic and Billing
Department
Nicole started in radio in 1995 as a receptionist for a single
station. In 1997 she became Sales Assistant for a two station
combo. Her career continued with the company and she was
promoted to Traffic Manager. Nicole stayed with the stations and
became a part of Pacific Radio Group in 1999. She currently does
traffic for 6 of the PRG Stations.
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Kailea Moikeha,
Receptionist Kailea was born and raised
in Kihei, Maui. She joined Pacific Radio Group in 2007. She is a H.P.
Baldwin High School Graduate, class of 2005, and is now serves as
our receptionist. She directs all calls, faxes and mail for all 6 of
our radio stations and also helps with promotions. Kailea is a great
asset to the company and will greet you with a smile! |
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