‘Ohana Media Group may have a Hawaiian name, but the company operates radio stations on the U.S. mainland — including six radio stations serving Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley of Alaska.
As of September 1, these station will have a new Vice President/GM.
Earning the promotion at KBYR-AM 700, KBBO-FM 92.9, KFAT-FM 92.9, KXLW-FM 96.3, KMBQ-FM 99.7, and KRAK-FM 102.1 is Cat Okegawa.
Okegawa will oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of those stations while also continuing to provide direct leadership to the company’s sales division, aligning programming, operations, community engagement, and revenue strategy across the organization.
Okewaga joined Ohana Media Group as an Account Executive in 2024, rising to Local Sales Manager. She reports to Ohana Media Group President/CEO Scott Lindahl.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be promoting Cat to her new role as Vice President and General Manager of our Alaska operation,” Lindahl said. “Cat has consistently demonstrated the leadership, judgement and commitment to local broadcasting that defines Ohana Media Group. As Local Sales Manager, Cat built strong relationships with our clients, earned the respect of our employees and proved her ability to deliver results while strengthening our connection to the Alaska communities we serve. This promotion is both well earned and a reflection of our confidence in Cat’s ability to lead our Alaska operations into their next chapter of growth and success.”
Okegawa commented, “I am incredibly honored to take the helm of Ohana Media Group Alaska during such a dynamic time for broadcast media. By bridging gaps and breaking down departmental silos, we can better align our teams, maximize our resources, and build on the strengths of our staff. Our focus will remain fiercely local, live, and results driven. I’m excited for what we will accomplish together.”
