Our Staff
JEN PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jen Parker is an accomplished leader and marketer with multimedia industry expertise in the European and United States markets. She has worked with several industry leading companies, including Future Publishing, Mindscape International, Origin Systems, Electronic Arts, Ziff-Davis, Imagine Media, Raycom Media/NBC, and iHeartmedia. Her life-long passion for music and creating meaningful community partnerships has been a big part of her professional success.
Originally from England, Jen has lived in 8 different cities in the United States. She currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband, Joe. Their two children are both recent graduates of Colorado State University. During her spare time, Jen loves to attend sporting events, listen to music, entertain friends, work out, and travel to visit family in the USA and UK.
SEAN LAMBORNE, PROGRAM & VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR
Sean Lamborne was born and raised in the Rust Belt outside of Detroit, MI, and began playing live music during his time at Western Michigan University. He spent Fridays mornings on his roomates radio show, “The Nonchalant Café Hour.” He plays in a hard-hitting Americana/Rock band called The Longest Day of the Year and wears his alter-ego TMULE on stages across Colorado as an indie folk rock singer songwriter, and plays children’s music as Tiny Mule.
Sean is a librarian at heart. He brings years of public library experience and a Masters in Library and Information Science to KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins. As an organizer, creator, and trainer, the Volunteer Coordinator position allows him to do what he loves – use an entrepreneurial mindset and a nonprofit setting to help people grow personally and professionally by providing resources, connections, and ideas. He loves to watch creativity and collaboration build community, but his most valued time is spent with his wife and son, playing games, traveling the world, and exploring nature, science, and silliness.
MATT SCHILZ, TECHNICAL SERVICES
Matt grew up in Nebraska and attended college at UW in Laramie before moving to Colorado in 2006. He has been working as a radio engineer since he was in high school, where he worked for the local radio station and Prophet Systems / RCS. Matt has a passion for designing and building as well as performing repairs and troubleshooting.
His wife and son share his love for the outdoors no matter the season; they enjoy backpacking, skiing, hiking, and camping. From spending time building tree forts and engines, to being a Cub Scout den leader and church volunteer, Matt seems to keep plenty busy.
DAVID VACEK, MUSIC DIRECTOR
KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins’ Music Director since 2016, David books all artists for KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins’ “Live@Lunch” and “Locally Sourced.” David attended Hastings College and the University of Nebraska Lincoln, with an emphasis on Speech Communications. He’s been a Fort Collins Resident since 1986. David is a vocalist/musician, and enjoys organic gardening and exploring all the grandeur that Colorado has to offer. After working music retail for 12 years and in the financial services industry for 27 years, David wanted to give something back to the people of Fort Collins by participating at KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins. In addition to his position as Music Director, he is an On-Air Programmer with the “NoCo Flow” on Thursdays, “Wake up to the World” on Saturdays and is one of the Hosts for “Live@Lunch.”
DENISE CAMERSON, MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR & UNDERWRITING TRAFFIC MANAGER CONTRACTOR
Love of music brought Denise to the station as a volunteer in the Fall of 2018. About a year later, she was brought on as a contractor to manage scheduling of the on-air underwriting spots, maintain administration of the membership database and processing of supporter donations. Denise’s company, Cameron Systems, Inc. is a proud Colorado business and has been in Fort Collins since 1997 providing technical design, administrative and development services.
GREG DOURAS, ASSISTANT PRODUCTION CONTRACTOR
Greg began working in radio at Radio One Networks, in Avon, CO. While attending school at Colorado State University, he co-hosted a punk-rock radio show on KCSU, and worked for 99.9 The Point. After graduating, he lived in Los Angeles, India, and Chicago, before returning to Fort Collins with his partner, and working in I.T. for CSU until he started his production company, Greg Douras Audio Productions. His audio-visual shows have been featured at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, The Lyric Cinema Cafe, the Horsetooth International Film Festival, and Pinball Jones.
Music has been a touchstone for Greg since he broke into a discotheque as toddler — where his parents were dancing — and requested Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” from the DJ. Now he plays guitar and bass, and produces electronic music. He also hikes, climbs rocks, and drinks warm caffeinated beverages until noon, by which time he should be off the summit and ceasing caffeine intake
CARRIE CARE, GRANT SPECIALIST
Carrie has always been passionate about sharing compelling stories. As a grant writer, administrator, and fundraiser she has worked with several nonprofit organizations across the country to tell the stories of their important work in order to attract vital funding dollars.
Melding her English and Music degrees, Carrie began her career in the arts as a fundraiser working with individuals as well as private and government institutions. Her experience also includes working with alumni, donors, and marketing initiatives at Colorado State University.
Carrie believes that the role that nonprofits play in our society is vital. As the true heart of our communities, nonprofits are essential to the sustainability of our culture and the key to a thriving society. She and her husband live in Fort Collins, enjoying the sunshine, outdoors, and music, but most of all – watching their two young kiddos learn and grow.
JENNA BEATTIE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Jenna grew up outside of Detroit, MI, and graduated from Oakland University with degrees in Psychology and Biology. She moved to Colorado in 2004 and has been a small business owner within the Northern Colorado community.
Her passion is music which brought her to KRFC. She enjoys seeing live music, cooking, camping, white water rafting, and being with her three children and grandson.
COLTON BOENING, DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Colton is a musician, audio technician, and digital media specialist with more than a decade of professional experience. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, he attended Oklahoma State University before moving to Fort Collins in 2017. Beginning as a volunteer, Colton joined the KRFC team in 2021, as a digital media specialist as well as part of the LIVE@LUNCH team.
Now residing in Denver, Colton spends his free time playing guitar and singing, cooking, spending time with his dog, and going to live shows whenever he can.
SOFI DEROSE, DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR
Sofi DeRose loves communication and music, which KRFC has allowed her to blend together seamlessly. Sofi has been an intern with KRFC since the fall of 2022 with the mission of managing and growing KRFC’s social media presence. Sofi frequently shares that one of her favorite projects to work on is “KRFC’s Colorado Artist of The Day” as it allows her to deeply connect with the wealth of artists throughout Colorado.
Sofi grew up in Parker, Colorado, and is graduating in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and a Minor in Sociology from Colorado State University. In her free time, Sofi enjoys snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains and attending concerts. Sofi also likes to travel – Tokyo, Japan is one of her favorite places to visit.
ERIC DELANO, LEAD VIDEOGRAPHER
Spawned from a near 250’ elevation in Delaware, Eric ascended to a newfound freedom when he saw the Colorado mountains for the first time. Eric is an alumni of CSU’s Journalism & Media Communication program and owner of Eekie Productions LLC. Eric specializes in Sports & Music Videography. Some of Eric’s most heartfelt passions outside work include playing hockey, spending time with friends, and exploring nature!
DAN PEREZ, AUDIO PRODUCER/VIDEO COORDINATOR
Dan Perez, a Connecticut native who later settled in California, found his passion for music while studying economics at Occidental College. With a keen interest in audio production, he started recording music for freelance clients and managing live concert sound. In 2023, he joined the KRFC team, where he serves as an audio producer for “Around Town” and a video coordinator for “Live@Lunch.” Through his dedication and expertise, Dan contributes significantly to creating enjoyable music experiences for audiences, both on air and in live performances.