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News Department

News Director

Michelle Marques

Michelle Marques is the News Director for KSRO and Amaturo Sonoma Media Group radio stations. Michelle has been a fixture in Sonoma County radio since 2003, working at various stations over that time. She was an instrumental member of the award-winning team covering the October 2017 Wildfires, as well as KSRO’s lead anchor for the first 4 days of the 2020 Glass Fire coverage, helping to mobilize Sonoma County’s largest evacuation orders. Michelle is the host of the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic each year, and also hosts a weekly free-form music show on Thursday evenings on a local NPR station. When she is not behind the microphone, Michelle loves to draw and paint. She illustrated a children’s book called “What Makes You Smile As Big As The Moon?” in 2020.

Tel.:707-528-4434

Morning News Producer

Daniel Trucios

A Sonoma State University Graduate in Communications, Daniel Trucios produces the Sonoma County Morning News with Michelle Marques. He’s been part of the team for nearly a decade, producing and reporting on a wide range of stories from large fires to crime to county fairs. You can also find him on the mic with daily newscasts and weather reports.

Tel:707-528-4434

Advertising

KSRO Sales Manager

Cathy Slack

Cathy Slack, a proud 4th generation Sonoma County resident, is KSRO Sales Manager and Senior Account Manager for ASMG as well as a voice-over actor for the radio stations. She has worked in radio since 2004.

Cathy is deeply involved in the local community. She is most proud of her work in collaborating with elected officials to found Rohnert Park’s popular Friday Night Markets. In 2011 she received the “Spirit of Sonoma County Award” from the Sonoma County Economic & Development Board.

Cathy has also enjoyed a long career as a working musician and is currently a lead singer with the North Bay band The Poyntlyss Sistars.

Tel:707-528-4434 Ext.186

Key Accounts Sales Manager

Kevin Wodlinger

Kevin Wodlinger is the Key Accounts Sales Manager for KSRO’s parent company, Amaturo Sonoma Media Group. Kevin has been in the radio industry most of his life and has built and managed markets from Missouri to Santa Barbara over the last four-plus decades. He holds certifications in both branding and recruiting.  He was excited to join ASMG and KSRO in 2013.

Kevin’s passion is helping people solve problems. He is inspired by his team and thrives on their success in serving the community.

Kevin and his wife live in Santa Rosa and love it!

Tel:707-528-4434 Ext.116

Management

Jim Murphy

Jim Murphy

VP of Programming and Operations

Jim Murphy is the VP of Programming and Operations for Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, parent company of KSRO.  Jim works closely with Michelle Marques, Steve Jaxon and more to keep KSRO live, local and all about Sonoma County.

Jim has also been involved in developing local music festivals and in strengthening the company’s digital assets. Prior positions include operations manager at KBAY and KEZR in San Jose, program director at WHDH Boston and general manager positions at stations in the northern Boston metro. Jim is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

Jim lives right here in beautiful Santa Rosa, CA.

Lawrence Amaturo

Lawrence Amaturo

Owner

Lawrence Amaturo is the founder and managing member of Amaturo Sonoma Media Group LLC. ASMG owns and operates nine local radio stations, including KZST, KSRO,  Froggy 92.9, 97.7 The River, Hot 101.7, 102.7 The Wolf, Oldies 107.9, Country Legends 99.1 The Bull, and 93.7 Jazzy. ASMG also owns NorthBay biz Magazine, the forty-year business magazine for Napa, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. As well as Waterdrop Digital, a digital solutions operation. All twelve media units operate at 3392 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA.

Lawrence, a veteran media and business owner in Santa Rosa, also has significant ownership positions in several auto dealerships.

Lawrence and his wife, Susan, a local physician, are active in the community and engaged in many philanthropic endeavors, including The United Way, Catholic Charities, The LBC, and The Schulz Celebrity Golf Foundation, and are members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Their interests include golfing, skiing, and traveling with their teenage daughters.