After 34 years at KPBS, Broadcast Operations Manager Mimi Belger retired in December. We asked her a few questions about her broadcasting career. Continue reading Mimi Retires from KPBS
Lombard Off to Phoenix
Immediate past Chapter 36 Chairman Andrew Lombard just landed a job as Chief Engineer at Fox O&O KSAZ (TV) channel 10 in Phoenix. Lombard had most recently been Director of Engineering at KFMB Stations in San Diego. At KSAZ, he’ll replace Gerry Grunig, who is planning to retire in early 2016.
Holiday Luncheon Planned at Casa Machado
Once again Chapter 36 will meet to simply talk shop, share some cheer, and toast to a great coming year.
Our past meeting place, Cozymel’s at UTC, is now rubble, so we’ll gather at Casa Machado, 3750 John J. Montgomery Drive, on the south side of the runways at Montgomery Field in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Date is Wednesday, December 16, 2015. The meeting time is a bit earlier, at 11:30AM.
Whether you’re a member, a guest, or just came to town, you’re welcome. Expect to spend about $15 – 20 for lunch and a tip.
If you would like to donate a gift for an exchange, let us know and bring it with you.
Matt Schiller Heads to Houston
Past term SBE 36 Secretary-Treasurer and KGTV Engineer Matthew Schiller is moving to KPRC-TV Houston. There, he’ll become the Project Manager for the NBC affiliate station as it builds a new facility from the ground up in its parking lot. Matt had worked at KGTV for the past seven years and had led the effort to build a new studio. His wife recently gave birth to twins.
Chapter 36 Officers Elected
The next crop of San Diego SBE chapter officer volunteers were elected in a late November online vote:
- Chair, Gary Stigall
- Vice Chair, Matthew Anderson
- Secretary, Doug Alman
Doug Alman was Chapter Chair in 2012 – 2014. Gary was Chair previously from 1998 – 2000.
The nominating committee consisted of past officers Andrew Lombard, Steve Moreen, and Gary Stigall.
Steve Moreen has been appointed to serve a second term as Program Chair.
The new officers succeed past officers Andrew Lombard, Chair; Manny Cervantes, Vice-Chair; and Matt Schiller, Secretary-Treasurer.