Kyle Wightman
Title: Announcer / Music and Assistant Program Director Company: Vista Radio Broadcast Group Age: 33 Kyle Wightman started out doing the Community Cruiser segments on local radio, and is now in management while also co-hosting (with Carol Gass) one of the most popular morning shows in the market – one of the best respected country shows in BC. “I am now in charge of the music for 6 country music radio stations: Prince George, Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Bonnyville,” he explained. “My speciality is in the music programming department where I train and assist co-workers with the computer software used to schedule music here in Prince George and throughout the province and country within Vista Broadcasting.” He is a graduate of the well known broadcasting program at BCIT, and started his broadcast career in Vancouver entry-level positions. He took his next step to Smithers, then to CIRX/CJCI in Prince George, expanding his responsibilities all
the while. Mentoring many of BC’s best-known broadcasters has been one of his favourite duties. Ten years in Prince George has made him one of the most recognizable names and voices in the city, and he is never shy about applying that reputation to charitable causes. The list of community development events and initiatives he has aided is too long to list. “I grew up in Vancouver and I am proud to tell the world that Prince George is my home,” he said. “My wife Carla, and two children Grace and Thomas, love Prince George and I enjoy having a high profile job in this community that allows me to showcase all the great people found here. I have been very fortunate to have made so many friends and business relationships from being out in the business community and meeting listeners in town through this occupation.”
Congratulations to Shauna Harper, 2013 recipient of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award, and an amazing example of an “under 40” making a difference in our community. Shauna is a digital communication specialist and co-owner of Live Work Communications. She serves on the board of NTES and Community Futures. In 2013, she volunteered to lead the Startup PG movement as they organized 17 events to rally up the entrepreneurial spirit in our city.
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