Dean Mitchell was named broadcaster of the year in 1999 and was recognized for
his 42 years of significant and lasting contributions. Mitchell started in 1957
as director of KONA and bought the station in 1978. He is now retired.
Community service includes terms on the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention
Bureau, Tri-City Industrial Development Council, and Tri-City Water Follies. He
has been on the Foundation Board since 1995 and serves on our Planned Giving Committee. Dean and his wife Helen have endowed a scholarship for CBC students.