Andrew has been blessed to work in TV and radio for the past two decades in five states. He says there’s nothing like being home in Colorado. He’s done play-by-play sportscasting for big-time events and has been fortunate to work with many amazing people. For Andrew, the players, the coaches and the families don’t just make each day exciting to go to work, they also make being part of the community so special.

Gary Buchanan was born a small child in the Hudson Valley of New York. His father worked for IBM which stands for I’ve Been Moved! The family moved to Boulder when Gary was 10. As a junior at Fairview High School in 1971, Gary was asked by a if he would be interested in doing a show on the local radio station. That’s where it all began. After graduation, Gary attended a private broadcasting school in Minneapolis. He began his professional career at age 19 in Torrington, Wyoming, and went on to work on-air in Boulder, Longmont, Estes Park and Greeley as well as Grand Island, Nebraska, where he met Terri and swept her off her feet. Her mother said it would never last, but 45 years later, they are still married and have twin daughters and grandkids. In 1991, Gary teamed up with Rolland Johnson, who founded Three Eagles Communications. They bought and managed radio stations in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota and Illinois. In 2000, they purchased the Salida-based Heart of the Rockies Radio stations. Three Eagles eventually sold the Midwest stations, and Gary and Terri settled into Chaffee County, where they continue to manage Heart of the Rockies Radio. Gary believes it takes great people to make great local radio. So far, this team has about 100 awards for Broadcast Excellence and has been named Small Market Stations of the Year five times in the last 11 years. Gary considers it an honor to lead a small, dedicated team with over 150 years of experience in radio.

A proud Colorado native, Izzy brings a grounded, can-do spirit to every project she takes on. During her senior year of high school, she earned a U.S. State Department scholarship to study in Germany, an experience that gave her a fearless approach to meeting new people and building lasting connections. Izzy has worked with businesses across construction, energy, education and safety and is a published contributor to “The Better Business Book,” Vol. 2. She has worked with some of the finest businesses in the Ark Valley and is excited to help yours grow through thoughtful advertising and creative marketing.

Shelley has been in Salida since 2012 and has served the community in a number of capacities. She managed the Planned Parenthood health center in Salida for 5 years then served as the executive director of The Alliance for the last 6 years. Currently, in addition to being part of the Heart of the Rockies Radio team, you can catch her mixing cocktails behind the bar at Salida Distillery or representing Salida’s Ward 2 on City Council. Shelley has also also been active in the arts in Salida, participating in Shakepeare in the Park, “Rocky Mountain Horror Picture Show” and Wooden Rain marimba band along with numerous other community theater and music productions. She feels fortunate to be able to be so integrated into the community and do so many cool things! Before her time in Salida, she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Naropa University and a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Regis University. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for about 25 years and is thrilled to be part of a truly community-oriented radio team.

Joe is an editor, journalist and science writer with a background in water and public lands issues. A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Joe has reported on local, regional and state water issues for more than 20 years. He wrote and edited numerous reports about water, energy and environmental issues while working at Oak Ridge National Lab. He also has 25 years of experience creating and managing websites. Joe’s background includes representing Park County communities on the South Platte River Basin Roundtable, serving for two years as a Chaffee County Planning Commissioner, volunteering for seven years as a Friends of Browns Canyon board member and officer, and serving as an elected official on the Harris Park Water and Sanitation District Board. Joe currently wears a few hats, including editor of “Forest News,” where he researches and writes about issues affecting our national forests. He also serves on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee.