Wasatch Public Media (WPM), the Utah nonprofit behind KCPW, is responsible for ensuring the ongoing successful operations of this vital community news and information resource. WPM was formed on September 12, 2007 for the sole purpose of acquiring KCPW from Community Wireless of Park City (CW) in order to preserve it as a local public radio station. WPM began operating KCPW on May 1, 2008 through an operating agreement with CW. The purchase of KCPW was completed on September 24, 2008.
Open Call for New Board Members
Wasatch Public Media is looking for new board members. We’re a small 501(c)(3) with one goal: upholding your local, independent source of news, information, culture, and ideas. We are eager to hear from others who are passionate about public radio, and we are especially interested in prospective board members with business, legal, or nonprofit backgrounds.
If you care about local, independent media, and you’re interested in serving our community, we’d love to hear from you. Email board@kcpw.org and let us know about yourself, your interests, and background.
Current Board Members
Paul Bruno
Paul Bruno is a marketing and creative entrepreneur who fulfills the printing, promotional products and decorated apparel requirements for some of the most prestigious corporations and institutions in the Intermountain West through his company, Bruno Group Signature Events. Paul has actively participated as a volunteer and/or board member with several public entities over the past 35 years and was instrumental in expanding the reach and programming of one of Northern California’s premier public radio stations, KHSU. Upon relocating to Utah in 1984, Paul became a dedicated volunteer at KPCW and participated in the discussions and planning sessions that eventually led to the formation of KCPW.
GLEN FEIGHERY
For the past decade, Glen has taught news writing, editing, environmental reporting and media ethics (among other courses) at the University of Utah. Prior to this, he spent more than 15 years as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers in Nevada, Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Glen has advised the campus chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and served on the board of the Utah Headliners (professional) chapter of the SPJ. He is the Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah’s Department of Communication.
TOM HARRISON
Tom has been a public radio fan for over forty years. It was a constant companion waking up and driving to and from work. Born and raised in Salt Lake, his life has been positively shaped by time spent in the mountains and deserts of Utah. Tom received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Biology and went on to receive an MBA from his alma mater as well. He spent the first part of his career building a successful healthcare company. Since then, he has worked with in an engineering firm focusing on projects associated with oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy. He has served on numerous charitable boards and willingly donates time to worthy causes.
Notice of Public Meetings
Commencing October 1, 2009, Notice of Wasatch Public Media Board of Director meetings and Friends of KCPW Council meetings, including time and place, will be posted at this site at least seven days prior to the meetings. All meetings are open to the public. Minutes of the meetings will be placed in the Public File at KCPW and can be viewed during normal business hours of the station.
