Dean Kallenbach of Eau Claire
has been named senior regional manger for Wisconsin
Public Radio. The appointment was announced
on November 15.
Dean will continue to serve
as regional manager of WPR's west-central district,
overseeing the operation of 88.3 WHWC-FM /
Menomonie-Eau Claire and 90.7 WVSS-FM / Menomonie,
and serving as the liaison with affiliate stations
88.7 WRFW-FM / River Falls and 89.7 WUEC-FM / Eau
Claire.
"In addition to his
current duties in the regional bureau, Dean will
supervise and coordinate the activities of the
seven-member regional management team, and serve as
a member of my senior management team," said
director of radio Phil Corriveau. "He
will also develop and oversee implementation of
WPR's community relations and outreach strategy, as
well as our internal communication strategy."
Phil said that strengthening
the regional bureaus is an important part of his
vision for Wisconsin Public Radio. "I'm
confident that Dean will play a key role in
achieving that goal. Dean is an 18-year WPR
veteran. His skill and dedication have been
instrumental to the success of Wisconsin Public
Radio as a true statewide organization."