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One on One with Victor Hogstrom

One on One with Victor Hogstrom
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A NEW TAKE ON KANSAS CITY...

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Join some of Kansas City's most intriguing personalities as they go One on One with Victor Hogstrom. The KCPT President and CEO sits down each week with community movers and shakers for thirty minutes of engaging conversation.

Sunday, July 6

Edward Matheny, Attorney & KCPT co-founder

When the Kansas City school district chose to relinquish the broadcast license to Channel 19, Edward Matheny, Jr. was among the civic leaders who saw the opportunity to create a public television station in Kansas City. His place in the history of Kansas City doesn't stop there. After serving the country in World War II, he became a prominent local attorney. His fascination with history inspired books about the Kansas Citians who served in the second world war and a slew of local historical works including one on his alma mater, Southwest High School.

Sunday, June 29

Samuel H. Turner

Samuel H. Turner, Sr., presently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee, Kansas. Mr. Turner has nearly 20 years experience in the industry having served as a health care consultant as well as a hospital executive.

Sunday, June 22

Henry Bloch

Henry W. Bloch is the co-founder and honorary chairman of the board of H&R Block, which he and his brother, Richard, founded in 1955. Based in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block is the only major company with subsidiaries offering a full range of software, online and in-office tax solutions, combined with personalized financial advice, and other opportunities to help clients to build a better financial future. As the world's largest tax services company, H&R Block in 2007 served more than 20 million clients at more than 12,500 U.S. retail offices and through its digital tax solutions.

Sunday, June 15

R. Crosby Kemper, Jr.

R. Crosby Kemper, Jr. was born into an influential banking and railroading family in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been involved in banking in Kansas City for 57 years although he retired as chairman of UMB Financial Corporation in 2004. As an outstanding supporter of the arts in Kansas City, he is still very active in the running of The Kemper Art Museum, which was named in his honor. His generosity also brought Kemper Arena to Kansas City.

Sunday, June 8

David Naster, Comedian & Author

Kansas City's best-known funnyman is still performing stand-up at comedy clubs coast-to-coast, but he is increasingly in hot demand on the lecture circuit. Considered an authority on the healing power of humor, Naster has just written a new book on the subject, You Just Have to Laugh Through Tough Times.  Celebrities from Bill Cosby to Larry King share their most personal stories with Naster along with local big names Henry Bloch and Emanuel Cleaver on this episode of One on One.

Sunday, June 1

Leo Morton

The name Aquila has been in and out of the headlines a lot over the last few years. The Kansas City based electricity and gas provider serves close to a million customers in five states and has assets totaling nearly two and a half billion dollars. Our guest this week has experienced first hand the dramatically shifting highs and lows of the volatile energy industry. For most that would be enough of a stressful workload, but Aquila executive Leo Morton has also dedicated his business smarts to working with and mentoring minority business owners.

Sunday, May 25

Michael Carter, President of Carter Broadcast Group

The Carter Broadcast Group owns and operates KPRS-FM and KPRT-AM. Historically, KPRS is the oldest existing African American owned and operated radio station in the United States, founded in 1950 by Michael's grandfather, Andrew "Skip" Carter. Surviving consolidation, KPRS is consistently a top rated station in Kansas City. The company has been recognized three times as a Top 10 Small Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Carter Broadcast Group, Inc. was inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame in 2000.

Sunday, May 18

Gary Lezak, Chief Meteorologist at KSHB-TV in Kansas City

Shortly after receiving his degree in 1985, Gary became an intern at the CBS affiliate in Oklahoma City. It was there that he got his first big break when he was hired as Meteorologist of the morning show and midday news program for the number one station in the market. In 1992, Gary made the move to Kansas City and was quickly accepted by local viewers. In 1999 Gary became Chief Meteorologist at KSHB, NBC ACTION NEWS.

Sunday, May 11

Mike Haverty, Head of KC Southern

Michael Haverty has been President and CEO of KC Southern (KCS) since 2000 and a director since 1995. Mr. Haverty previously served as CEO of Haverty Corporation from 1993 to May 1995, acted as an independent executive transportation advisor from 1991 to 1993 and was President and COO of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company from 1989 to 1991.

Sunday, May 4

Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas is president and chief executive officer of American Century Companies, Inc., the investment manager of a diversified family of mutual funds and institutional accounts headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Friday, April 25

Crosby Kemper III

Crosby Kemper is currently the Director of the Kansas City Public Library System. He was Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City-based UMB Financial Corporation and he has served on the boards of many institutions, including the Truman Presidential Library and Institute, Kansas City Symphony, Jefferson National Park Association, and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. He was also Chairman of the Missouri Bankers Association.

Friday, April 11

Henry Bloch

Henry W. Bloch is the co-founder and honorary chairman of the board of H&R Block, which he and his brother, Richard, founded in 1955. Based in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block is the only major company with subsidiaries offering a full range of software, online and in-office tax solutions, combined with personalized financial advice, and other opportunities to help clients to build a better financial future. As the world's largest tax services company, H&R Block in 2007 served more than 20 million clients at more than 12,500 U.S. retail offices and through its digital tax solutions.

Friday, April 4

Paul Dorrell

Paul Dorrell is a novelist who also happens to be a gallery owner and art consultant. He founded Leopold Gallery in 1991 simply "to have a decent joint in which to write." As an art consultant, Dorrell's clients include Warner Brothers, H&R Block, the National D-Day Memorial in Virginia, DLR Group Architecture in Chicago, the University of Kansas Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, the City of Hartford, Steven Spielberg, G.E. Aircraft Engines, and scores of private, civic and corporate collectors. He consulted on a monument of Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, and was the art consultant for the 2007 Kansas Inaugural. Current projects include a monumental sculpture design for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and a huge work in blown glass for Sprint Center.

Friday, March 28

Gene Bruns, Mayor of North Kansas City

This week, Victor talks to outspoken mayor, Gene Bruns. Though his face may not be as familiar as Mark Funkhouser, Gene Bruns has served as mayor of the thriving community of North Kansas City for the last decade. It never gets the same attention as its much larger neighbor, but North Kansas City is a dynamic and growing economic contender.

Friday, February 29

Jonathan Kemper

Jonathan Kemper joins Victor to discuss his life and vision for Kansas City. Kemper is chairman and chief executive officer of Kansas City's Commerce Bank, a $4.8 billion commercial bank.

Friday, February 22

Edward Matheny, Attorney & KCPT co-founder

When the Kansas City school district chose to relinquish the broadcast license to Channel 19, Edward Matheny, Jr. was among the civic leaders who saw the opportunity to create a public television station in Kansas City. His place in the history of Kansas City doesn't stop there. After serving the country in World War II, he became a prominent local attorney. His fascination with history inspired books about the Kansas Citians who served in the second world war and a slew of local historical works including one on his alma mater, Southwest High School.

Friday, February 15

Rich Hastings, President and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System

G. Richard Hastings, Chief Executive Officer of Saint Luke's Health System since 1996 is Victor's guest this week. Hastings began at Saint Luke's Hospital as an administrative resident in 1977. Prior to his career in healthcare, Hastings served in the United States Air Force in numerous operational positions and received a Bronze Star for service in Southeast Asia.

Friday, February 8

Ramon Murguia, Attorney and Advocate for Hispanic Youth

The life of Ramon Murguia is the topic of this show. Murguia, an attorney and advocate for Hispanic youth, has committed his career to excellence, both professionally and through his highly committed sense of community service. He is chairman of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund, a field of interest fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation established to improve the quality of life of the Latino community. More than $1.4 million in scholarships has been awarded to more than 1,700 Hispanic students through the fund during the past 21 years.

Friday, February 1

Jon R. Gray

Victor talks law and order with veteran judge and lawyer Jon R. Gray. After more than 20 years of serving as a circuit judge in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri, Jon R. Gray has joined the Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a Partner in the General Litigation Division In August 2007, Judge Gray will become chair of the Judicial Council of the National Bar Association.

Friday, January 25

Dennis Fritz

Victor goes One on One with Dennis Fritz, author of Journey Toward Justice, which describes his harrowing experiences as a man wrongly convicted of rape and murder. In 1982 Fritz was a high school science teacher and parent whose life was turned upside down when a local woman was raped and murdered. Five years later, he was wrongly convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After serving more than a decade in prison, DNA evidence proved his innocence. The story has also been detailed in the John Grisham book, The Innocent Man.

Friday, January 18

Jim Ferrell, Chairman and CEO of Ferrellgas

Longtime Ferrellgas Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO Jim Ferrell shares stories about his life and career on this week's episode. Under his leadership, Ferrellgas has grown from a small, independently owned propane company to one of the nation's largest propane retailers. An active member of the retail propane industry, Mr. Ferrell is a past President of the World LP Gas Association and a former Chairman of the Propane Vehicle Council.

Friday, January 11

Jazz Legend Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye's distinctive style harkens back to the Big Band days. Maye appeared a record seventy-five times on The Tonight Show, where host Johnny Carson referred to her a "supersinger." Ella Fitzgerald once called her "the greatest white female singer in the world."

Friday, January 4

Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas is president and chief executive officer of American Century Companies, Inc., the investment manager of a diversified family of mutual funds and institutional accounts headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Friday, December 28

Paul Dorrell

Paul Dorrell is a novelist who also happens to be a gallery owner and art consultant. He founded Leopold Gallery in 1991 simply "to have a decent joint in which to write." As an art consultant, Dorrell's clients include Warner Brothers, H&R Block, the National D-Day Memorial in Virginia, DLR Group Architecture in Chicago, the University of Kansas Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, the City of Hartford, Steven Spielberg, G.E. Aircraft Engines, and scores of private, civic and corporate collectors. He consulted on a monument of Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, and was the art consultant for the 2007 Kansas Inaugural. Current projects include a monumental sculpture design for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and a huge work in blown glass for Sprint Center.

Friday, December 21

Samuel H. Turner

Samuel H. Turner, Sr., presently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee, Kansas. Mr. Turner has nearly 20 years experience in the industry having served as a health care consultant as well as a hospital executive.

Friday, December 14

Leo Morton

The name Aquila has been in and out of the headlines a lot over the last few years. The Kansas City based electricity and gas provider serves close to a million customers in five states and has assets totaling nearly two and a half billion dollars. Our guest this week has experienced first hand the dramatically shifting highs and lows of the volatile energy industry. For most that would be enough of a stressful workload, but Aquila executive Leo Morton has also dedicated his business smarts to working with and mentoring minority business owners.

Friday, November 23

Edward Matheny, Attorney & KCPT co-founder

When the Kansas City school district chose to relinquish the broadcast license to Channel 19, Edward Matheny, Jr. was among the civic leaders who saw the opportunity to create a public television station in Kansas City. His place in the history of Kansas City doesn't stop there. After serving the country in World War II, he became a prominent local attorney. His fascination with history inspired books about the Kansas Citians who served in the second world war and a slew of local historical works including one on his alma mater, Southwest High School.

Friday, November 16

Terry Dunn, CEO J.E. Dunn Construction

For over 80 years, JE Dunn has helped shape the skyline of Kansas City. And this legacy continues today—from the Police Headquarters and Kemper Arena to newer projects like the Stowers Institute, the Nelson Atkins Bloch Building, the IRS Service Center, and the H&R Block World Headquarters. John Ernest Dunn founded JE Dunn Construction in 1924. Two generations later, his grandson Terry Dunn has helped the company grow into one the top 5 largest general building contractors in the country.

Friday, November 9

Landon Rowland, Civic Leader

As President, Chairman and CEO of Kansas City Southern, Landon Rowland helped build the company into one of the top 10 publicly traded companies in the region. During his service, the company expanded to include mutual fund powerhouse Janus and the principal Mexican railroad. After 13 years with KCSI, he now he keeps busy serving the community on the boards of the Local Investment Commission, the Lyric Opera and The American Royal, just to name a few.

Friday, November 2

John DeWeese, Traveler and Scholar

Unsatisfied by the comparative religion courses he was taking in college, John DeWeese left the classroom and embarked on a spiritual journey—a journey that would take him to at least a dozen countries over the course of ten years. Along the way he would study Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism. Drawn to the Tibetan tradition, he has spent the last 20 years studying and translating ancient texts. Still, he finds time to return to Kansas City to visit his mother, philanthropist and civic leader Jeanette Nichols.

Friday, October 19

Wallace Hartsfield, Pastor

Wallace Hartsfield has been the pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, since 1972. Prior to that, he held pastor positions in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and
Kansas.

He is vice president-at-large and chairman of the Economic Development Commission of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. Hartsfield is also a board member and past chairman of The Congress of National Black Churches and serves as chairman of the Congress' economic development program. He is past president of the General Baptist State Convention of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.

Friday, October 5

Gene Bruns, Mayor of North Kansas City

This week, Victor talks to outspoken mayor, Gene Bruns. Though his face may not be as familiar as Mark Funkhouser, Gene Bruns has served as mayor of the thriving community of North Kansas City for the last decade. It never gets the same attention as its much larger neighbor, but North Kansas City is a dynamic and growing economic contender.

Friday, September 28

Anthony S. Amato, Superintendent of the Kansas City, Missouri School District

Victor's guest is Anthony S. Amato, who was named Superintendent of the Kansas City, Missouri School District on July 1, 2006. Amato is responsible for 26,980 students; more than 4,000 teachers and administrators; and a budget of $357 million.

Friday, September 21

Phil Spencer, CEO, Everest Connections

Victor discusses the communications industry with Phil Spencer, CEO of Everest Connections. Everest was the first cable company to offer cable, Internet and home phone service in one package.

Friday, August 31

Richard Harriman, founder and artistic director of the Harriman-Jewell Series

Victor talks with Richard Harriman, founder of the Harriman-Jewell Series. Now in its 42nd year, the Series is renowned for bringing international stars such as Luciano Pavarotti, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and hundreds more to Kansas City. With the addition of its free educational events that allow interaction with musicians and dancers, and its free discovery concerts that eliminate a cost barrier, the Harriman-Jewell Series offers even more life-enriching opportunities for its community's youth and life-long learners.

Friday, August 24

Benny Lee, Chairman and CEO, Top Innovations, Inc.

Victor's guest is Benny Lee; founder of Top Innovations, Inc. Mr. Lee's trading company has been involved in many successful ventures over the past twenty years. Including projects such as the "Ginsu Knife," one of the most recognized brand names in the U.S.A. Today, Top Innovations, Inc. under Mr. Lee's leadership is involved in expanding its line of fabric steamers and steam cleaners from its new 47,000 square foot facility in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Friday, August 17

Ramon Murguia, Attorney and Advocate for Hispanic Youth

The life of Ramon Murguia is the topic of this show. Murguia, an attorney and advocate for Hispanic youth, has committed his career to excellence, both professionally and through his highly committed sense of community service. He is chairman of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund, a field of interest fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation established to improve the quality of life of the Latino community. More than $1.4 million in scholarships has been awarded to more than 1,700 Hispanic students through the fund during the past 21 years.

Friday, August 10

Dennis Fritz

Victor goes One on One with Dennis Fritz, author of Journey Toward Justice, which describes his harrowing experiences as a man wrongly convicted of rape and murder. In 1982 Fritz was a high school science teacher and parent whose life was turned upside down when a local woman was raped and murdered. Five years later, he was wrongly convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After serving more than a decade in prison, DNA evidence proved his innocence. The story has also been detailed in the John Grisham book, The Innocent Man.

Friday, August 3

Jonathan Kemper

Jonathan Kemper joins Victor to discuss his life and vision for Kansas City. Kemper is chairman and chief executive officer of Kansas City's Commerce Bank, a $4.8 billion commercial bank.

Friday, July 27

Jon R. Gray

Victor talks law and order with veteran judge and lawyer Jon R. Gray. After more than 20 years of serving as a circuit judge in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri, Jon R. Gray has joined the Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a Partner in the General Litigation Division In August 2007, Judge Gray will become chair of the Judicial Council of the National Bar Association.

Friday, July 20

R. Crosby Kemper, Jr.

R. Crosby Kemper, Jr. was born into an influential banking and railroading family in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been involved in banking in Kansas City for 57 years although he retired as chairman of UMB Financial Corporation in 2004. As an outstanding supporter of the arts in Kansas City, he is still very active in the running of The Kemper Art Museum, which was named in his honor. His generosity also brought Kemper Arena to Kansas City.

Friday, July 13

Jim Ferrell, Chairman and CEO of Ferrellgas

Longtime Ferrellgas Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO Jim Ferrell shares stories about his life and career on this week's episode. Under his leadership, Ferrellgas has grown from a small, independently owned propane company to one of the nation's largest propane retailers. An active member of the retail propane industry, Mr. Ferrell is a past President of the World LP Gas Association and a former Chairman of the Propane Vehicle Council.

Friday, July 6

David Naster, Comedian & Author

Kansas City's best-known funnyman is still performing stand-up at comedy clubs coast-to-coast, but he is increasingly in hot demand on the lecture circuit. Considered an authority on the healing power of humor, Naster has just written a new book on the subject, You Just Have to Laugh Through Tough Times.  Celebrities from Bill Cosby to Larry King share their most personal stories with Naster along with local big names Henry Bloch and Emanuel Cleaver on this episode of One on One.

Friday, June 29

Rich Hastings, President and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System

G. Richard Hastings, Chief Executive Officer of Saint Luke's Health System since 1996 is Victor's guest this week. Hastings began at Saint Luke's Hospital as an administrative resident in 1977. Prior to his career in healthcare, Hastings served in the United States Air Force in numerous operational positions and received a Bronze Star for service in Southeast Asia.

Friday, June 22

Marilyn Strauss, Founder of the Heart of America Shakespeare Fest

Victor talks with Marilyn Strauss, founder of the Heart of America Shakespeare Fest, which this year celebrates its fifteenth anniversary in Kansas City. A former Broadway producer, Strauss returned to her hometown from New York where she co-produced five plays, earning a best producer Tony award for the Irish drama "Da." She also won an Off Broadway award (Obie) for "Getting Out" and a Tony nomination for the musical "Pump Boys and
Dinettes."

Friday, May 25

Chris Steineger, Kansas State Senator

Chris Steineger is a third-term Democratic State Senator in Kansas. First elected to the Legislature in 1997, Steineger serves as Minority Whip and is the ranking minority member of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. He talks with Victor about his life and current events in the political arena of the State of Kansas.

Friday, May 18

Emanuel Cleaver, U.S. House of Representatives

Regarded as one of Kansas City's greatest leaders and known for his ability to bring groups together to attain constructive solutions for common problems, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II sits down One on One with Victor Hogstrom this week.

Serving his second term representing the Fifth District of Missouri in the House of Representatives, Rep. Cleaver sits on the exclusive Financial Services Committee. An ordained Methodist Minister, Cleaver still serves as Senior Pastor at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City. His 12-year experience on the KCMO City Council paved the way to a two-term stint as mayor of Kansas City, where he made history as the first African American elected to that office.

Friday, May 11

Mark Funkhouser, Kansas City Mayor

He has spent most of his professional life working for politicians. Now he is one. This half hour, get acquainted with Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser. What makes him tick? Is there a side to our new mayor that you've never seen before? Find out as KCPT welcomes Mark Funkhouser to One on One.

Friday, April 13

Dennis Moore, U.S. House of Representatives

Dennis Moore, a lifelong Kansan, is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore was born in Anthony, Kansas, in 1945. He was educated in Wichita public schools. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Kansas, and received his law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1970. After service in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, Moore started his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas. He entered private legal practice in Johnson County in 1973. In 1976, Moore was elected District Attorney in Johnson County and was reelected twice, serving a total of 12 years. During his tenure, Moore earned a reputation as a tough, but fair, prosecutor. Since being elected to Congress in 1998, Moore has served his country and the constituents of the Third District of Kansas.

Friday, April 6

Lee Judge, Political Cartoonist

Some people love them. Some people hate them. I'm talking about newspaper cartoonists. They've been making us laugh and irritating us for more than a century now. This week meet the man who brings in more complaint calls, e-mails and letters to our local daily newspaper, than anyone else. His name is Lee Judge and for more than quarter of a century he's been skewering the powerful and politically connected in his pencil drawings on the editorial pages of the Kansas City Star.

Friday, March 30

Cynthia Levin, Unicorn Theater

She's one of the gutsiest, risk-takers in Kansas City theater.  Meet the outspoken and provocative Cynthia Levin, Producing Artistic Director at the Unicorn.

Friday, March 23

Jazz Legend Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye's distinctive style harkens back to the Big Band days. Maye appeared a record seventy-five times on The Tonight Show, where host Johnny Carson referred to her a "supersinger." Ella Fitzgerald once called her "the greatest white female singer in the world."

Upcoming Marilyn Maye shows:

March 23-25, 2007
Metropolitan Room
New York, NY
(212) 206 0440

March 29- April 1st
Metropolitan Room
New York, NY
(212) 206 0440

May 19th, 2007
Liberty Theater
Fort Scott, KS
(888) 484-3542

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Friday, February 23

Neal Patterson & Cliff Illig, Co-Founders of Cerner Corp.

This week is National Entrepreneurship Week, a window of time set aside by the Kansas City based Kauffman Foundation to ignite the nation's consciousness around the importance of being entrepreneurial. On this week's One on One, Victor Hogstrom uncovers the secrets behind one of America's quintessential entrepreneurial success stories. It's been nearly 30 years since Kansas City computer consultants Neal Patterson and Cliff Illig spent Sundays around a picnic table at Loose Park brainstorming plans for a brand new company. Today that business is Cerner Corp. of North Kansas City, one of the world's leading suppliers of health-care information technology. Modern Healthcare magazine recently named Cerner CEO Neal Patterson No. 34 on its list of the 100 most powerful people in the health-care industry. Cerner co-founder Cliff Illig is Cerner Corp. Chairman.

To learn more about Entrepreneurship Week, go to entrepreneurshipweekusa.com.

Friday, February 16

Mike Haverty, Head of KC Southern

Michael Haverty has been President and CEO of KC Southern (KCS) since 2000 and a director since 1995. Mr. Haverty previously served as CEO of Haverty Corporation from 1993 to May 1995, acted as an independent executive transportation advisor from 1991 to 1993 and was President and COO of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company from 1989 to 1991.

Friday, February 9

Herm Edwards, Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs

Coach Herm Edwards' diverse background in pro-football provides him with a unique perspective on how to build and lead a football team. During his previous 26 seasons in the NFL—a distinguished tenure that has included stints in four different franchises—Edwards' teams have reached the playoffs on 16 occasions.

Friday, February 2

Michael Carter, President of Carter Broadcast Group

The Carter Broadcast Group owns and operates KPRS-FM and KPRT-AM. Historically, KPRS is the oldest existing African American owned and operated radio station in the United States, founded in 1950 by Michael's grandfather, Andrew "Skip" Carter. Surviving consolidation, KPRS is consistently a top rated station in Kansas City. The company has been recognized three times as a Top 10 Small Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Carter Broadcast Group, Inc. was inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame in 2000.

The program is made possible by the generous financial support of The Trust of Norge W. Jerome, Ph.D. Dr. Jerome dedicates this program to the memory of her parents, the late Evelyn M. and McManus I. Jerome of Grenada, West Indies, whose top social priorities were education and personal and community development.

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