Board of Directors
KJAC
1901 56th Avenue
Suite 200
Greeley, CO 80634-2950
970.378.2579 or 800.443.5862
KJAC (The Colorado Sound) is a community-licensed public radio station, sister station of KUNC, NPR news for Northern Colorado, operated by Community Radio for Northern Colorado, Inc., a 501 (c) 3, Colorado nonprofit organization.
The Colorado Sound Community Advisory Council (CAC) completes the obligation to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to advise the station’s governing body on whether the station’s programming and other significant policies are meeting the specialized educational and cultural needs of the communities served by the station, and to make recommendations the CAC deems appropriate to meet such needs. For information on joining the CAC, please contact the station’s Program Director, Margot.
KJAC (The Colorado Sound) launched on February 29, 2016.
Both the Board of Directors and the CAC welcome your comments and concerns. Your remarks can be addressed to either group at co*****@ku**.org or by calling 800 443 5862.
CRNC Board of Directors
All Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. Under certain circumstances, the Board of Directors may hold a closed Executive Session. A record of why a closed session was held can be found in the Board of Director minutes which are available by contacting Tammy Terwelp at 970-350-0806.
CRNC’s Board of Directors is accepting applications for upcoming openings. To learn more about the responsibilities, please review the board member job description. You can also complete an application at this time. To learn more about service on the board, contact Tammy Terwelp at 970-350-0806.
CRNC Full Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
Meetings are open to the public at 9 a.m. scheduled at a location listed here. If no location is listed, they are conducted via Zoom.
Dates for the 2025 fiscal year:
- January 25
- March 29
- June 28
- September 27
For information on how to participate in meetings please contact CRNC President & CEO Tammy Terwelp at 970-350-0806.
CRNC Board of Directors 2024 Committee Meeting Schedules
Executive Committee Meetings:
First Thursday of the month at 3pm: November 7, December 5, January 10, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 17 September 4
Board Members: Laura Gluhanich (chair), Maggie Guntren, Michael Klein, Randy Morgan, Chris Otto
Staff: Tammy Terwelp (President and CEO)
Community Engagement Committee Meetings:
Meetings take place at 3pm: December 12, February 20, April 17, June 19, August 21
Board Members: Maggie Guntren (committee chair), Russ Gamble, Laura Gluhanich, Katherine Rizzuto, Michael Rosenblatt, Lina Thompson
Staff: Tammy Terwelp, Robert Leja, Jessica Castellano, Kim Rais
Finance Committee Meetings:
Meetings take place at 2pm: November 21, January 23, March 20, May 22, July 24, and September 18
Board Members: Chris Otto (committee chair), Gary Chappel, Russ Gamble, Laura Gluhanich, Katie Hall, Randy Morgan
Staff: Tammy Terwelp, Erin Moran
Governance Committee Meetings:
Meetings take place at 8am: March 5, June 10, Sept. 17
Board Members: Michael Klein (committee chair), Laura Gluhanich, Katie Hall, Marc Smith
Staff: Tammy Terwelp, Kim Rais
Community Advisory Council
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) for Community Radio for Northern Colorado (CRNC), which operates KUNC and The Colorado Sound, meets four times a year to ensure that the station is meeting the educational and cultural needs of the communities it serves. The CAC is composed of members who are representative of the diverse needs and interests of the community, including factors such as ethnicity, economic variation, gender, political preferences, age, and geography. If you’re interested in finding out how to serve on the council, email us at ca*@ku**.org.
Members: Alicia Rochambeau, Carol Blanchard, Carolyn Wagner Snyder, Cynthia Ballinghoff, Ed Otte, Hope Cook, Jannine Mohr, Julie Alkema, Kathy Chandler-Henry, Lyn Manton Krueger, Paul Hach, Phil Edwards, Shelly Arneson, Tracey Perry, and Will Arduino.
CRNC Community Advisory Council – 2024 Meeting Schedule
Meetings take place quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings take place via Zoom.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
If you are interested in attending a meeting, please email us at ca*@ku**.org.
Current CRNC Board of Directors
Gary Chappel
Denver, Colorado
Gary Chappel is a proud fourth-generation Coloradan, with family roots from the 1850s in the Clear Creek valley. He holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems and has worked on the technology side of the cable television industry for over 20 years. Gary is currently an Engineering Program Manager at Comcast in the Cloud Technologies group. In the mid ’90s he hosted a radio show and served on the Board of KBUT radio in Crested Butte.
Russell Gamble
Denver, Colorado
Russ Gamble is a fiduciary administration professional, attorney, and US Navy veteran. He shares a passion for independent music and NPR. Russ attended law school at the University of Denver and received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Texas at Austin. He currently lives in Denver with his wife and two amazing kids. In his off time, he can be found playing guitar, cooking, and following the latest news regarding the Denver Broncos.
Laura Gluhanich – Chair
Denver, Colorado
Laura has spent 20 years working in technology and equity including time at Him For Her, Google, Everwise, Ning and about.me. She also cofounded Silent Book Club, a global movement expanding literacy in shared spaces, with more than 1400 chapters in 50+ countries around the world. Laura loves music: concerts, records, playlists, festivals, supporting artists and bands. She brings her experience of community-building, digital engagement, and governance to the board. Laura lives with her husband Gabriel, and dogs Lucille and Lemon in Denver, Colo.
Maggie Guntren
Denver, Colorado
Maggie Guntren is an educator and administrator with a specialty in linguistically and culturally diverse education practices. Maggie has experience in international education and professional learning in multiple country contexts as well as in academic supervision and evaluation, administration, and equitable educational practices. She has expertise in coordinating programs and staff, overseeing implementation and design or programs, instructional design and professional development, instructional coaching, and analyzing high-level data to make appropriate district and school-based programmatic and instructional decisions.
Maggie is a deep advocate for equitable neighborhood and community public schools.
Katie Hall
Fort Collins, Colorado
Katie Hall is the Vice President of Professional Services at InflexionPoint, a company providing innovative solutions to local water services and food and beverage manufacturers. She holds a Bachelor’s in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering and an MBA from Colorado State University, combining technical expertise with business acumen.
A Colorado native with generational roots in the state, Katie has been a long-time supporter of public media and community engagement. Residing in Fort Collins with her husband and two children, she values work-life balance and enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Katie’s professional expertise, community involvement, and local commitment embody the spirit of leadership that characterizes CRNC’s membership.
Michael Klein
Denver, Colorado
Michael Klein has over 35 years of experience managing long-term care organizations. He started his current roles as President and CEO of Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) in 2010. Under his leadership, Kavod has thrived as an affordable senior housing organization, offering senior and assisted living to 400+ older adults on the Kavod campus each year as well life-enrichment programs to an additional 2,000 older individuals in the surrounding community. Michael previously served on the national board of the Association of Jewish Aging Services and on the state board of LeadingAge Colorado. He holds an MBA from Boston University and currently resides in Denver with his wife, Wendy, who is a music teacher. They enjoy hiking and spending time with their two grandchildren, who live close by.
Randy Morgan
Fort Collins, Colorado
Randy Morgan recently retired as a snow sports and patio furniture retailer for the past 50 years in Northern Colorado. He originally came to Colorado State University and has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Botany and Plant Pathology. He had been involved with many environmental nonprofits for decades. When not getting to spend time with his children and new granddaughter, Morgan is still an avid skier, fly fisherman, and cyclist.
Chris Otto
Fort Collins, Colorado
Chris is a managing partner in the Fort Collins Plante Moran office, where he helps lead manufacturing client teams for the Rocky Mountain region. He specializes in helping a wide range of family-owned and closely held businesses in the manufacturing and distribution, real estate, healthcare, publishing, and other industries reach their goals. He has experience spanning 30 years as an expert in fraud prevention, forensic accounting, and litigation support. Time with his wife and children is always precious, and he has been fortunate to have the opportunities to travel with his family.
Katherine Rizzuto
Colorado
A native New Yorker, Katherine’s career began in advertising and media before she transitioned into publishing. She rose to leadership roles, including Vice President and Publisher for iconic brands like Marie Claire, Conde Nast Bridal Group, and InStyle. Following her success in publishing, Katherine moved into global media as Vice President at IHS, later joining the Business Development teams at Oracle and Salesforce, where she excelled in the tech, SaaS, and data-driven sectors. Katherine is currently the Director of Business Development at RevGen Partners, a Denver-based data and AI consultancy.
Ten years ago, Katherine embraced the mountain life and relocated to Colorado. She has been happily married for over 35 years, has three incredible children, and is the proud owner of three large dogs. A true adventurer, Katherine has traveled to more than 50 countries, yet remains deeply committed to giving back and volunteering in the local community.
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Michael Rosenblatt
Boulder, Colorado
Michael is a technology executive with 20 years of experience leading innovation teams and consulting in big tech (Apple, Samsung, SunPower, Google/Nest) and in startups (Dropcam and Boulder-based minuteKEY). Michael completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Design and Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University and earned his masters degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Media Laboratory, where he focused on innovation strategy. He is passionate about deploying technology to move humanity forward.
Michael has been a public radio supporter since 2005 and a KUNC listener-supporter for nearly 10 years. He is very interested in how broadcasters reach listeners via digital streaming on new platforms, and with new technologies such as spatial audio and video. Michael lives in Boulder with his wife and two children, and enjoys hiking and mountain biking in the local mountains.
Marc Smith
Fort Collins, Colorado
The Reverend Marc D. Smith, Ph.D. is priest-in-residence at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Boulder, Colorado. Following a 35-year career in health care academic and executive leadership, he was ordained priest in 2011, served two parishes in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the bishop’s deputy for violence prevention in the Diocese of Missouri. Smith has published more the 60 articles, books, and abstracts on health and medical care topics and is the recipient of $29 million in competitive research and educational grants. He also has consulted with the U.S. Senate, Republic of Latvia, corporations, and healthcare systems. Smith lives in Longmont, Colorado with his wife Debbie, an elder law and disability attorney. He is a retired Episcopal priest having served congregations in Colorado and Missouri.
Caroline ‘Lina’ Thompson
Loveland, Colorado
Caroline (Lina) Thompson is an attorney and fundraising professional with over a decade of experience working with nonprofits of all sizes across the nation. Specializing in major and gift planning, Lina leads gift-planning initiatives for a national nonprofit and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Estate Planning Council. Lina lives in Loveland and is actively engaged in local politics and the art scene..
