Development

	Susan Kropf , Director of Development and Marketing
	Tristin Tabish, Marketing Coordinator A Utah native, Tristin has worked in public broadcasting since 1991, starting at KRCL 90.9 and now in KUER’s development department. Tristin received her master’s degree in communication at the University of Utah with a focus in children’s literature. In her spare time, she teaches humanities at Salt Lake Community College, hosts a music show on KRCL (“Afternoon Delight,” Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.) and makes beaded jewelry. According to Tristin, the best things in life are (in no particular order): coffee, laughter, friends and family, artistic expression, the Southern Utah desert, Red Iguana’s mole, the ocean, love and public radio.
	Alice Webber , Manager of Underwriting and Corporate Relations Alice started in public radio in the 80’s at Vermont Public Radio. She received her BA from the University of Colorado and her MBA from the University of Louisville. She has lived in Utah for 20 years. She and her husband raised 2 children who are now on opposite sides of the country in college. She took a few years off to raise her children and did some endurance racing, painting and yoga. She is very excited to be back in public radio.
	Ja'Naye Payne , Development Specialist Ja’Naye received her BS in Communications from the University of Utah. Mostly known for her work in the land of coffee as manager of The Salt Lake Roasting Co., you can bet she knows how to make an incredible latte. In her spare time from the Roasting Co. she cut her teeth in public radio as a Production Assistant with KCPW. Now she’s looking forward to expanding her knowledge of public radio within the illustrious halls of KUER. Her passions include cooking, traveling with her boyfriend whenever possible, learning how to knit, great coffee, and her little dog Tucker.
	Chad Johnson, Web Site Producer Chad is just visiting this planet. During his stay he has married his wonderful wife, Dolly. Together, they have a daughter/dancer. They share a home with three cats who, in turn, share their furs and purrs. Chad studied Sculpture and Photography in school and has worked as an Artist or Art Director in various industries. His current role as Web Producer is another challenging adventure on planet Earth.
	Emily Galbreath, Manager of Individual and Major Giving Emily moved to Utah from Kansas in 2008 with her husband and young daughter. She received her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Kansas and spent most of her time after college employed at the Kansas University Endowment Association in various fundraising roles, the most recent being the Assistant Director of Annual Giving. As a self-proclaimed news geek, Emily is excited to combine her fundraising skills with her passion for news and public radio at KUER. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, skiing- on the water and the snow, eating and cooking good food, and occasionally imbibing in mindless television, really strong coffee and some good red wine.