Key Staff Profiles
Pieter van de Klundert - Chair of the Trust

Pieter has a long involvement in the not for profit sector and a strong belief that our communities work best when there are strong positive connections between individuals and groups. Community owned media forms like Hills AM act to empower, give voice and connect communities. Pieter owns a training brokerage and communications company.

Pieter
Sue Russell - Chair of the Broadcasters' Society
Sue

Sue is currently the CEO of the Dunedin Council of Social Services. She has a deep understanding of the community sector, and understands the need for good systems and procedures to keep things running. She has been Chair of the Broadcaster's Society since late 2007.

Hugh Dingwall - Station Manager

Hugh has been working for Hills AM since 2004, having started out as studio engineer. He has adjusted to the role of manager with no more than two heart-attacks and is now doing quite nicely, thank you very much. Hugh believes in the potential of community radio to be a really powerful voice for the community at large. He also plays the mandolin.

Hugh
Renee Schwalger - Office Manager
Renee

Renee joined the Hills AM team in 2007. After travelling around the Pacific, and experiencing different cultures, she has decided to make Dunedin her home. With her bubbly personality and big smile, she has become hugely popular with programme makers. She's also quite handy with the accounts.

Geoff Barkman - Studio Engineer

Geoff describes himself as a 'computer geek'! He used to be a milkman, so you might know him from when he delivered milk. His favourite kind of garden is made of green concrete! He says "When I grow up, I wanna be on the radio."

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