Meet The Team
These are the people making it happen at Brookings Radio!
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Valarie Falken
Valarie Falken is a Brookings “double whammy” having been both a Bobcat and a Jackrabbit. She has a Communication Studies and Theatre degree from SDSU and has performed on stages around the country, from Maine to California. She returned to Brookings during the pandemic and began recording audiobooks, which kickstarted a love of performing behind a mic. In 2022, she started a children’s entertainment business, B-Town Bubbles, which teaches kids all about the soapy science behind bubbles and gives Val the opportunity to keep performing live. She is thrilled to be a part of the Brookings Radio family! You can hear her “Morning Show Blend” weekday mornings on B93.7FM.
Valarie Falken
Morning Host on B93.7FM
“Bald” Bob Wayne
Bob started with Brookings Radio on July 1, 1991, working the afternoon drive on B-93.7. After 13 years in that position, a morning position on KBRK AM became available. Bob grew up listening to AM radio and thought it would be a good fit. Now, all these years later, he is grateful to still be on the air, playing great music while serving the community that he loves. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family including his brood of grandchildren that he adores. Beth, his wife of 50 years, and he live on an acreage, where he enjoys gardening, tinkering in the garage, motorcycling, reading and listening to music. “I am grateful for the rich full life I’ve been blessed with.” – “Bald” Bob
“Bald” Bob Wayne
Morning Host on 1430 KBRK-AM
Mr. Quinn
Mr. Quinn has been a part of Brookings Radio since 1990, serving as the Engineer and Morning Show host on 107.1 The Hawk. When he’s not behind the mic or keeping things running behind the scenes, he loves riding motorcycles and spending time with his wife, Emily; daughter Johnna; son Liam; grandsons Booker and Storm and of course Sammy the dog.
Mr. Quinn likes to say he has “a face for radio and a voice for the newspaper”. After all these years, he’s still bringing his personality, humor and love of radio to Brookings listeners every morning!
Mr. Quinn
Morning Show Host on the Hawk/Engineer
Barry Hein
Barry was born and raised in De Smet (GO DAWGS!!!) where he played basketball, football, baseball & ran track growing up. After high school, he went to SDSU his freshman year and redshirted on the football team. Due to a lack of maturity and responsibility, Barry had to make the tough decision to transfer to Black Hills State University after that disastrous (academically) freshman year (fun though!) where he majored in Broadcasting. Following college, he moved to Minneapolis to find a job in radio. He found one in St. Cloud, MN and worked there from 2001-2006. He then got a job with the same company in Grand Forks, ND and worked there from 2006-2009.
He wanted to be closer to home so he got a job with Watertown Radio and stayed there from 2009-2012. St. Cloud wanted him back so went there again from 2012-2022. He finally wanted to come back home again so he reached out to Cami Powers and she just happened to have an opening so he’s been here at Brookings Radio since 2022. Barry is a true product of this area and loves being here. It’s home. A special thanks to all you who’ve made it that for him. Barry is our Sports Director and does all the play by play for the Brookings High School Bobcats.
Barry Hein
Brookings Radio Sports Director
Scotty
Scotty Kwas is a veteran broadcaster with more than 30 years of experience behind the microphone. He’s been a part of Brookings airwaves since the late 1900’s.
Scotty, a Webster SD native, is living out his junior high dream job to, ‘be on the radio’. After high school, he began a career in communications as a Communication Center Operator in the United States Marine Corps with service during Operation Desert Shield/Storm and held a Top Secret Clearance.
After the Marine Corps, he attended Brown Institute and earned his degree in Radio/TV Broadcasting, and then moved to Brookings and has been here ever since. Scotty left radio full-time in 2008 to work with the Department of Labor, but continued to work in part-time radio including sports broadcasting. Scotty rejoined Brookings Radio in a full-time capacity in 2025.
Scotty is part of the South Dakota State University Jackrabbit Sports Network and handles football play-by-play and sideline reporting plus play-by-play for women’s basketball.
He is also a professional audiobook narrator and voice talent working on commercials and other corporate narration with clients all over the world.
Scotty, or ‘Pops’ according to his three grand-daughters, has been married to his wife Carla for 35 years. His daughter Kaitlin and son-in-law Derek and son Carter all live in Brookings also.
Scotty Kwas
Morning Host on KCountry
Jay
Jay Roe is the news director at Brookings Radio. Jay grew up in Brookings and got started in radio at KSDJ at South Dakota State University. After that, Jay worked at Depot Radio and was part of the crew that merged to form Brookings Radio in 2004. At Brookings Radio, Jay has done on-air work, recorded and produced advertisements, and assisted with news. He has been news director since the summer of 2025. Jay and his wife Rachel have one son (Alexander) and live in Brookings.
Jay Roe
Brookings Radio News Director
Cami Powers
Cami has worked in radio for over 30 years, starting in sales at KGIM-AM in Aberdeen, SD after graduating from SDSU in 1993 with a degree in journalism/advertising. She joined the staff at KBRK-AM and KBRK-FM in 1994 as a seller then moved into Sales Manager, General Manager, Regional Manager and most recently the position she is most excited about…Owner/General Manager of Brookings Radio.
Cami loves being involved in the community and has served on the BISA Board, Brookings Marathon Committee, Project Joy Committee, was a Junior Achievement consultant, Brookings Police Department Foundation member and is currently on the Hot Hockey Nights Committee. She has been recognized as Distinguished Alumni at both Brookings High School and the SDSU Department of Journalism. Most recently, she received the City of Brookings Park and Recreation Board Partnership Individual Award in 2022 and was the 2025 recipient of the Brookings Ranger’s Ranger Cup for her contributions to Brookings Ranger Hockey.
Her husband and co-owner, Derrick works at First Bank and Trust. They have two children, Ainsley and Brody, both recent graduates of SDSU. Cami loves starting her day at the Powershop Gym with her favorite fitness friends, enjoys weekends at the family cabin on Lake Poinsett and travels with her family. She loves watching sports and is an avid fan of the Jacks, Bobcats, Brookings Rangers and Green Bay Packers.
Cami Powers
General Manager/Owner
Chad Hogie
Chad has been with Brookings Radio since 2015. Before joining the station, Chad worked remotely for a recruiting company out of Philadelphia and ran an underground utility construction company in Colorado. As our Business Manager, Chad is your primary contact for any questions regarding billing or station information. In his spare time, Chad enjoys fishing, gardening, walking his dog and spending time with family. Between him and his girlfriend Amy, they have 5 girls ages 9-16 so that doesn’t leave much spare time. “Brookings Radio is a family business and I don’t just mean the ownership. Everyone here is family” – Chad
Chad Hogie
Business Manager/Owner
Kelli Hanson
A women’s summer softball team led to a 25 year career in radio for Brookings Radio Sales Manager, Kelli (Welbig) Hanson. Kelli, a Brookings native and recent graduate of National American University in Rapid City was on a summer women’s softball team with Cami, who was General Manager at KBRK-AM and KBRK-FM. Cami loved Kelli’s competitive side so offered her a sales job and the rest is history! Kelli got thrown into management real quickly as Cami went on maternity leave weeks after Kelli started so after a few years of selling, she was named Sales Manager.
One of the things Kelli enjoys most about her career is building relationships with local business owners. She loves learning about their businesses, understanding their goals, and helping them grow. Seeing clients succeed and their success is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.
Kelli has been active in the community serving on the Crimestoppers Board, Brookings Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Brookings Softball Association Board, and is currently on the Friends of Baseball Board including founding and current member of their largest fundraiser “Bring on Baseball”.
If you’ve ever looked at Kelli’s multiple color-coded calendars, she doesn’t have much free time following her two active boys Baker and Briggs. Kelli’s husband, Matt, is a Wellness teacher at Mickelson Middle School and Bobcat Wrestling Coach.
Kelli Hanson
Sales Manager
Lyn Fergen
You can’t think about radio in Brookings without thinking about the one and only Lyn Fergen—better known over the years as Lipstick, Lippy, Lynny-Lou, and now, Nana. Lyn has been a beloved staple of the Brookings radio scene since the 1990s. She has helped numerous clients over the years grow their business through her great ideas and unbeatable customer service. She may have come and gone from radio sales a few times but has always found her way back to the career she’s devoted most of her life to.
Lyn loves what she does and it shows from the many clients and co-workers that have become some of her best friends. She loves to entertain (even though she will tell you that she’s tired), makes a mean homemade potato salad, and loves to find and share new recipe ideas. When she’s not socializing, Lyn loves to binge watch Netflix and Hallmark Christmas movies, spend time with her grandchildren, hang out at her sisters lake cabin and decorate.
Lyn is fortunate enough to be close to her three grown children – Sunni Lyn who owns The Hair Studio right here in Brookings, Cole that lives right next door with his wife Erica and their twins along with Conner, his wife Sadie and their two boys that live just down the road in Sioux Falls. Everyone needs a Lyn Fergen on their team!
Lyn Fergen
Sales Team
Amy
Amy grew up in the Brookings area and attended South Dakota State University. With a one-year-old at home and a work ethic that can’t be beat, she took a leap of faith and started her own business, The HoneyDo Company.
In 2023, Amy joined Brookings Radio with a passion for meeting new business owners, hearing their stories, and helping them achieve their business dreams – just as she did with hers.
She especially loves the creative side of promoting businesses and finding fresh, fun ways to help local businesses tell their stories and connect with their customers.
Amy is proud as the days are long of her three girls, Lola, Lucy and Faye. When they’re not traveling to soccer tournaments, you’ll find them at the lake, attending concerts, cooking great food, and simply enjoying life the way it was meant to be lived.
Amy and her boyfriend, Chad, are in a busy and beautiful season of life, raising their combined five girls, all under 16. Between work, soccer, family, and everything in between, life is busy – hearts are full.
Amy Adee
Sales Team
Liz
Liz has been with Brookings Radio for over 10 years. She and her family live in Volga, South Dakota. They love fishing, camping, and gardening. Her favorite sports are football, baseball, and all things SDSU Jackrabbits. GO JACKS! Liz has also been a volunteer Firefighter/EMT in the Volga community for over 10 years. She specializes in radio and digital marketing and if you’re interested to learn how to get your business on digital platforms, shoot her an email or give her a call and have a chat!
Liz Oakley
Digital Manager/Sales Team
Kyra
A Brookings native, Kyra Sandahl is excited to be returning to Brookings Radio as a part-time Account Manager. Kyra previously worked with Brookings Radio from 2018–2023, building relationships with local businesses and helping clients connect with the community through effective advertising.
Kyra attended South Dakota State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising with a minor in Marketing. After leaving Brookings Radio in 2023, she stepped away from her career to focus on raising her family.
Today, Kyra lives in Ham Lake, Minnesota, with her husband and their three children on a small hobby farm that includes chickens, ducks, turkeys, and plenty of other four-legged and feathered friends. She’ll be working remotely while making regular trips back to Brookings to connect with clients and spend time at the station.
Outside of work, you’ll likely find Kyra checking out a farmers market or thrift store, spending time outside with her kids and animals, or enjoying summer weekends with her family at the lake cabin.
Kyra is excited to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new local business owners, and once again help Brookings-area businesses find creative ways to reach their customers. Most of all, she’s happy to be back with the Brookings Radio team and connected to the community she’ll always consider home
Kyra Sandahl
Sales Team
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